So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Summertime Reading with Alan Dingley( 0:29:32)

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In this final episode, Christchurch City Libraries Children and Young Adults Service Specialist Ky McWilliam sits down with Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador Alan Dingley to talk his career in school and public libraries, favourite books, and more!
Published: 3/01/2025 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Eight Months at Matatiki | Hornby Centre and Other Celebrations( 0:30:48)

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In this episode, we hear from customers Simon and Eric of Christchurch Rocketeers and crafter Paula, all of whom have enjoyed their first eight months at Matatiki | Hornby Centre. Amy, Eamonn, and Addison talk summertime reading, and the Christchurch City Libraries Māori and Multicultural Services team is back with all of their latest, including Lunar New Year!
Published: 6/12/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Summertime Reading Challenge and Other Celebrations( 0:28:14)

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In this episode, Kim Slack introduces the 2024 Summertime Reading Challenge; Janaína Moraes talks TinyFest; the Māori and Multicultural Services team marks Parihaka; and Citlalic Syme celebrates Day of the Dead!
Published: 1/11/2024 12:49:00 p.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Local Stories and a Chilly Celebration Before Summer!( 0:30:57)

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In this episode, Christchurch City Council and Libraries staff talk the Christchurch Central City Living History Walk, the Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt 2024, Write On!: Ōtautahi | Christchurch Author Fest, and Days of Ice. The Christchurch City Libraries Māori and Multicultural Services team is also back with information about the recent Koroneihana and more.
Published: 3/10/2024 8:00:00 p.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Programme Design and Delivery and Language Weeks( 0:28:51)

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In this episode, Libraries Learning Specialists Rachel Dodd, Elaine Drumm, and Uai Liu talk Aquabots and more; Tom Smith, Dan Shepherd, and Hanya Gallagher discuss their work at Blind Low Vision New Zealand; and the Māori and Multicultural Services team celebrate Chinese Language Week and te Wiki o te Reo Māori!
Published: 6/09/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Somali Heritage Month Oral Histories - Salaman( 0:7:13)

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Ora kāinga rua - Bishii Dhaxalkeena. The Canterbury Somali Association, in conjunction with Tūranga, is organising a Somali Heritage Month from 17 August to 13 September. The event aims to foster pride, understanding, and unity within the community, showcasing Somali culture as an integral part of the wider Christchurch Community. For more information see: https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/66ba831713b83aeedf1b21ac
Published: 13/08/2024 12:53:07 p.m.

So Many Stories - Somali Heritage Month Oral Histories - Sahra( 0:11:40)

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Ora kāinga rua - Bishii Dhaxalkeena. The Canterbury Somali Association, in conjunction with Tūranga, is organising a Somali Heritage Month from 17 August to 13 September. The event aims to foster pride, understanding, and unity within the community, showcasing Somali culture as an integral part of the wider Christchurch Community. For more information see: https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/66ba831713b83aeedf1b21ac
Published: 13/08/2024 12:51:16 p.m.

So Many Stories - Somali Heritage Month Oral Histories - Raha( 0:5:53)

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Ora kāinga rua - Bishii Dhaxalkeena. The Canterbury Somali Association, in conjunction with Tūranga, is organising a Somali Heritage Month from 17 August to 13 September. The event aims to foster pride, understanding, and unity within the community, showcasing Somali culture as an integral part of the wider Christchurch Community. For more information see: https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/66ba831713b83aeedf1b21ac
Published: 13/08/2024 12:49:47 p.m.

So Many Stories - Somali Heritage Month Oral Histories - Ahmed( 0:6:20)

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Ora kāinga rua - Bishii Dhaxalkeena. The Canterbury Somali Association, in conjunction with Tūranga, is organising a Somali Heritage Month from 17 August to 13 September. The event aims to foster pride, understanding, and unity within the community, showcasing Somali culture as an integral part of the wider Christchurch Community. For more information see: https://christchurch.bibliocommons.com/events/66ba831713b83aeedf1b21ac
Published: 13/08/2024 12:41:02 p.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi -Readers, Writers, and Stories of Heritage( 0:27:34)

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In this episode, Eamonn Redmond, Alice McLay, and Helen Mepham talk the WORD Christchurch Festival 2024; Amy Chiles and Fee Jay interview author and bookseller Ruth Shaw; Wendy Blair, Poppy Wallace-Bell, and Alison Rodgers introduce the Women of the Wheel: Past and Present exhibition; Ahmed Tani looks forward to Somali Heritage Month; and Katherine Moody and Annette Williams trawl the archives for Family History Month.
Published: 2/08/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Outreach and Learning Takeover( 0:37:15)

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In this episode, the Christchurch City Libraries Outreach and Learning team take over to talk all about their work out in the community.
Published: 5/07/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Manawatia a Matariki me Puaka!( 0:21:1)

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In this episode, the Christchurch City Libraries Māori and Multicultural Services team take over to teach listeners all about Matariki here in Aotearoa | New Zealand and around the world.
Published: 7/06/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - New Zealand Music Month, Techweek 24, and more.( 0:28:5)

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In this episode, Amy Chiles chats to the CSO's Selena Prior; Danny McNeil talks Techweek 24 with Education Consultant and Facilitator Wilj Dekkers and PB Tech Service Technician and Event Coordinator Riley Paterson; Aquatic Supervisor Marcus Kolwalczyk introduces the new Matariki Hornby Centre; South New Brighton School students George and Alex celebrate their 2023 Top of the Pods win; Maatakiwi Wakefield is back with Māori and Multicultural Services updates; and more!
Published: 3/05/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi - Holiday Programmes and Other Activities for the Whole Whanau( 0:24:23)

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In this episode, Community Librarians Miles and Kim talk about library holiday programmes; Libraries Learning Specialist Amy and Children's Librarian Katie dig into dyslexia friendly resources; Children's Librarians Debora and Susan introduce Sensory Time at Turanga; and Kaitakawaenga Maatakiwi reflects on Anzac Day.
Published: 5/04/2024 9:00:00 a.m.

So Many Stories - Conversations with Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi

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