HBHS Supports Hamilton Book Month
AUGUST 2020 EVENTS
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Rocket Storytime There’s a Hedgehog in my Pants! Sat 1st August, 11-12pm |
Promote Yourself as an Author! Workshop led by Kirsten McKenzie on marketing you and your books Sat 1st August, 1-3.30pm |
Strange Goods Pop-Up Shop Opening event: Sat 1st August, 6-9pm Wed-Sat throughout August, 10-4pm Never Project Space, Level 2, 123 Commerce St, Frankton Free event
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What are Readers Reading? Share what you’ve been reading |
Lit Pub Quiz Thurs 6th August, 6-9pm The Londoner, 596 Victoria St |
Local Authors Sat 8th August, 11.30am-1pm
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Know Your Place Politician and human rights lawyer Golriz Ghahraman talks with Kelli Pike about her new book and life Mon 10th August, 12-1pm |
Romance and Crime Bestselling authors Nalini Singh and Bronwyn Sell in discussion with author Nicky Webber
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Blokes’ Book Club Join us for a brand new event – a book club for men Thurs 13 August, 6.30-8pm Central Library, Garden Place Free event |
Dominic Hoey and essa may ranapiri Two highly original poets read from their collections Fri 14 August, 6.30-9.30pm Never Project Space, Level 2, 123 Commerce St, Frankton $10, cash only
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Lisala Halapua Illustration Workshop Lisala reads from his picture books and leads an illustration workshop for children aged 5-10 years Sun 16 August, 1-2pm Waikato Museum, 1 Grantham St Free event |
Young Adult Writers’ Panel David Hill, Eileen Merriman, Gareth Ward and Tina Shaw Wed 19 August, 6.30-8pm Concert Chamber, Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, Waikato University Free event
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Storytelling in the Gallery Traditional and contemporary stories for preschoolers Thurs 20 August, 10.30-11am Waikato Museum, 1 Grantham St Free event |
Flash Fiction Workshop Tina Shaw guides you in the craft of writing small Thurs 20 August, 1-4pm P Block, Wintec, Anglesea St $25, registration required
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NATIONAL POETRY DAY Poetry Soiree Hear some of Waikato’s finest poets Fri 21 August, 6-8pm Waikato Museum, 1 Grantham St Free event, registration required |
Poetry Writing Workshop Explore forms of Japanese poetry with Richard von Sturmer Sat 22 August, 9-12pm Trust Waikato, 4 Little London Lane $25, registration required |
The Quick and The Dead Scott Bainbridge, Cynric Temple-Camp Tues 25 August, 6.30-8pm Hamilton City Council Reception Lounge, Anglesea St Free event
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Rainbow Storytime Drag queens Erika and CoCo Flash Fri 28 August, 10.30-11.30am 12-1pm; 4.30-6.30pm Central Library, Garden Place Free events |
Waikato Wordsmiths on Show Hamilton writers showcase a range of styles, genres and world views Sat 29 August, 1-3pm Long Room, Wintec House, Anglesea St Free event |
Sensory Storytime Experience a multisensory journey through storytelling and play Sun 30 August, 12.30-2pm Central Library, Garden Place Free event |
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