Lyttelton Book Fair, Saturday 10 November 9am-2pm
Book donations accepted now!
Are books taking over your house?
Do you know someone who’s downsizing?
Have your kids outgrown their bookshelves…and left home?
If so, we’d love your donations – large or small – for the Lyttelton Primary School Book Fair (Saturday 10 November).
Spread the word, support the school library, and please drop off some books!
All proceeds from the Book Fair go towards growing Lyttelton Primary School’s library.
Donations can be left at the school’s reception any time from now (weekdays 8.00am- 4.30pm). Alternatively, please contact Ruth Connor or Katherine Cottier: familyhub@lyttelton.school.nz
* We are genuinely very grateful for any saleable book donations but please no magazines.
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52.6% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.8% Critical thinking
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