Free events at Wellington Central Library in August

29 July 2013

Free events at Wellington Central Library in August

There’s plenty on at Wellington Central Library during August – and these events are all free to the public.

Tuesday 6 August, 6.30–7.30pm
Celebrated Australian writer Isobelle Carmody, author of the popular Obernewtyn Chronicles and The Kingdom of The Lost series, will talk about her journey to becoming an award-winning international author, as well as her inspiration, methods and experience. Carmody writes adult, teen and children’s fiction in the fantasy genre. In this interactive session, she will also answer questions from the audience.

Wednesday lunchtimes during August, 12.30–1.30pm
History for Lunch will give history buffs plenty to savour at this lunchtime series on the social, urban and Māori history of Wellington. The series features topics as diverse as: how Katherine Mansfield’s family coped with life and death in the time of cholera (1890–93); Te Upoko o te Ika in the1840s: a struggle over power, mana and resources; Radical Wellington: Philip Josephs, the Freedom Group and the Great Strike of 1913; and He tohu aroha – the protective role of Māori cloaks.

Wednesdays until 21 August, 5.30–8pm
Get gaming at the Winter Gamesfest. Enjoy a round of Wii, challenge your mates to a PlayStation tournament or have a go at classic board games or cards.

All these events are on at Wellington Central Library, 65 Victoria Street. There’s no need to book – just turn up.

Visit www.wcl.govt.nz or phone 499 4444.

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