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Illustration of a paddle steamer boat on a river with a large pelican in the top left corner, and people digging in the dirt on shore
Book launch: Paddle Steamer Pearl
21 Nov 2026 | 10:00am - 11:15am

*Booked out* Celebrate the launch of one of NLA Publishing's newest children’s books Paddle Steamer Pearl, with a morning of stories, craft and wooden boat races!

Kids and families
Foyer
Podium
Books and authors
Book launch
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
Booked out
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Assistance animals welcome
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Wheelchair accessible
An adult and child reading a book with a dog sitting between them.
Story Dogs on Sunday
29 Nov 2026 | 11:00am - 12:00pm

Come along on the last Sunday of each month for a paw-sitive reading experience with the Story Dogs program.

Kids and families
Foyer
Storytime
Education/learning
For kids and families
Cancelled
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Wheelchair accessible
Book cover for 'Dancing Shadows' by Hon. Frederica Lupe'uluvia Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita, featuring an illustrated seated woman and girl, alongside a photo of the author wearing glasses and traditional attire.
Sharing culture: author read-aloud with Hon. Frederica Tuita of Tonga
17 Feb 2027 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us for a very special author read-aloud. Hon. Frederica Lupe‘uluiva Fatafehi Lapaha Tuita will read her beautiful book 'Dancing Shadows', published by Twinnies Publishing.

Culturally active
Kids and families
Library professionals
Teachers and Educators
Online
Author talk
Education/learning
For kids and families

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