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February 2009
Whats new in Heritage magazines
Interested in trainspotting? Check out the Labour Weekend pictures in the latest New Zealand Railway Observer – the Feilding-based celebrations of the North Island Main Trunk Railway centenary featured a cavalcade of steam, diesel and electric locomotives. Butterfly chaser? New Zealand Geographic takes a look at native and introduced butterflies – including stories, beautiful photographs, lifecyc... more...
Doors open by Ian Rankin
Rankin's first novel since killing off his popular Inspector Rebus series, and again set in Edinburgh, the story follows a bored millionaire as he dreams up and then attempts to complete an art heist of epic proportions. Visit our Adult Fiction pages for reviews of this and more new novels.... more...
Night @ the Library
Imagine 8 hours of uninterrupted family history research with all the library’s resources at your fingertips!  Genealogy research evening Saturday 21st of March – 4pm til midnight. Limited numbers. Enquiries to heritage@hcc.govt.nz or call 838 6827... more...
Whats new in heritage magazines
Mumbai movie madness – the latest Time magazine takes an in depth look at the current favourite to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards: Slumdog Millionaire. Money-saving manual – February’s Investigate magazine tackles the recession with a 10-step guide to cutting costs and staying solvent.... more...
Playgroup starts again this week
Playgroups are full of fun. Lots of music, singing and making things to take home. Come along and join the fun @ your local library! Click here for details.... more...
Whats new in DVDs
Leatherheads, a romantic comedy starring George Clooney, John Krasinki and Rennee Zellweger, has sports action, romance and above all comedy. For more new DVD reviews, visit our DVD webpage.... more...
Whats new in heritage magazines
Coastal investments - January’s New Zealand Property Investor takes a look at bargain property opportunities on our beautiful coasts. New things for the New Year - If you’re stuck for ideas, or just looking for inspiration, take on the latest Metro’s list of 10 new things to try in 2009. ... more...
Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival teaser performances
The Hamilton Gardens Summer Festival kicks off on February 20 and runs until March 1, 2009. To tempt your senses there will be two "teaser" performances at the Central Library on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Click here for details.... more...