Auckland Libraries welcomes the Year of the Rabbit

Auckland Libraries celebrates Chinese New Year with an exciting smorgasbord of activities, events and learning opportunities from 7-18 February.

After a fierce Year of the Tiger in 2010, this year brings a promise of peace in The Year of the Rabbit.

To mark the occasion libraries across the region will host Chinese-themed programmes with highlights including;
• Lantern Making workshops
• Calligraphy demonstrations, and
• Chinese cultural dance and song performances.
Auckland Libraries is also adding a Chinese theme to its regular Wriggle & Rhyme and storytime sessions for this special occasion.

Showcasing the history of the Chinese settlers in New Zealand is The Chinese Digital Community, a website that contains historical and contemporary information about the Chinese Community. This is a resource where everyone can share his or her Chinese New Year stories. Auckland Libraries will be offering free workshops on how to make the best use of the Chinese Digital Community.

For more information on the exciting range of events pick up a programme from your local library or visit www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz
Auckland Libraries Chinese New Year 2011 event schedule:
Auckland Libraries Chinese New Year 2011 event schedule:
LocationEventSpecial GuestsDateTimeNotes
ALBANY Village LibraryRhymetime
Thur 17 Feb9.30am– 10am
AVONDALE LibraryStorytime
Sat 12 Feb11am
Lantern making workshop
Thur 17 Feb3.30pm
BIRKENHEAD LibraryLearn how to use the Chinese Digital Community website Tue 8 Feb10.30am-
12 noon
In English

Learn how to use the Chinese Digital Community website Wed 9 Feb10.30am-12noonIn Mandarin

Rhymetime
Tue 15 Feb9.30am– 10am
Rhymetime
Thur 10 Feb9.30am–10am
BLOCKHOUSE BAY LibrarySophie Lin plays guzheng music
Tue 8 Feb4pm
BOTANY LibraryTea tasting demonstration
Sun 13 Feb10.30am
CENTRAL CITY LibraryLearn how to use the Chinese Digital Community website Wed 16 Feb10.30am-
12 noonIn English

Bi-lingual Storytime
Sun 13 Feb11am
Chinese traditional music and danceMacang Dance CompanySun13 Feb2pm
DEVONPORT LibraryRhymetime
Mon 14 Feb10am-10.30am
EAST COAST BAYS LibraryRhymetime
Tue 15 Feb9.30am–10am
EPSOM LibrarySongs, dance and traditional musicby Macang Dance Company
Sat 12 Feb10.30am
GLENFEILD LibraryRhymetime
Tue 8 Feb9.30am–10am
GLEN EDEN LibraryAsk me about the library? Fri 11 Feb12 noon-1pmIn Mandarin

GLEN INNES LibraryCalligraphy workshop and demonstrationGlen Innes Chinese Friendship Group
Thur 3 Feb10am-12 noon
Traditional & contemporary dances performedby Chinese Friendship Group
Tue 1 Feb10.30am-1.30pm
Chinese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration
with Lydia Han
Sat 12 Feb11am
Chinese Storytime for pre-schoolersKatie Wang presents
Thur 17 Feb10.30am
HIGHLAND PARK LibraryVegetarian cooking demonstration
Thur 10 Feb10.30am
HOWICK LibraryPeipa - Chinese guitar performance
Sat 12 Feb11.30am
Lion Dance performance
Sat 12 Feb11am
MAHURANGI LibraryStorytime
Tue 8 Feb10.30am– 11am
MANUKAU LibraryChinese Knotting
Thur 17 Feb3.30pm
Chinese Dancing
Thur 17 Feb3.30pm
MASSEY LibraryChinese cooking workshop
Fri 11 Feb2pm-3pm
Ask me about the library? In Mandarin
Tue 8 Feb10.30am-11.30am
Learn how to use the Chinese Digital Community website.
Wed 16 Feb9am-10amIn English

MT ALBERT LibraryMusic and cultural performances
Sat 12 Feb11am
Storytime
Sat 5 Feb11:30am
MT ROSKILL LibraryFamily entertainment with musicians, stories and dances
Sat 19 Feb11am-11.30am
NEW LYNN LibraryCalligraphy Demonstration
Sat 12 Feb12 noon-1pm
Noodle Performance
Fri 11 Feb11.30am-12.30pm
Tai Chi demonstration
Tue 15 Feb10am-11am
Calligraphy demonstration
Tue 15 Feb11am-12 noon
Learn how to use the Chinese Digital Community website.
Wed 9 Feb10am-11amIn English

Ask me about the library? Fri 11 Feb10.30am-11.30amIn Mandarin

Ask me about the library? Sat 12 Feb10.30am-11.30amIn Mandarin

Martial Arts performance

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