Wait Times For Library Books
Have you noticed how the rankings for library book reservations have increased? Currently I have a number of reserves, which, based on a three week loan period per reservation, range from 33 weeks (8 months) to over 10 years (for Burnam Wood). It really isn't practical to organize ones reading material even 8 months in advance, which leads me to conclude that people are missing out on access to library resources. The wait times are simply prohibitive.
This is concerning. Access to public facilities such as libraries and swimming pools is a mark of an equitable society. It's also irksome when one sees how willing KCDC is to spend money on pie in the sky projects like The Gateway and they cant find any additional funding for library books. Surely a few extra hundred for the most popular titles would not be that difficult to find. In the current high cost of living climate, reading a good book is a worthwhile activity. It doesn't use any power and it wont eat anything.
WAIKANAE GARDEN PRECINCT UNDER ATTACK
A reminder to attend a public meeting to discuss the threat to the future of the Waikanae Garden Precinct’s character at the Waikanae Bowling Club @ 356 Te Moana Rd on Thursday 10 October @ 5.00pm.
Help protect the special character of the Waikanae Garden Precinct by showing your support at the meeting.
Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?
Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?
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THE WAIKANAE BEACH INDOOR MARKET IS ON NEXT SUNDAY
WHERE:- Waikanae Beach Community Hall
22 Rauparaha St. Waikanane Beach
WHEN:- Sunday 13 October 10am - 1pm
Enjoy a Sunday Family day out with a visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality items and gifts including:
- Jaylons Bakery - Yummy baking treats, Biscuits, Loaves including Keto and; Gluten Free items
- Red Van Plants - Plants, Seedlings and Fresh Flowers
- Award winning locally grown Olive Oil
- Meet the Local Author Mik Peryer (the "Waikanae Birdman") and view his many Children's Adventure Books
- Crochet Toys for the Children
- Indoor Mosaics
- This Little Kiwi - Sauces, Dressings, Prenzel Products and Beverages etc.
- Beautiful Jewellery
- Painted Tiles
- Sewing Craft - lots of choices including different styled bags, scarves, aprons etc
- Dolls Clothes and Children's Dress Ups
- Local yummy Natural Honey
- Garden Art including Mosaics
- A wide variety of Homewares including hand made quilts, pillow cases and cushions etc
- Bowel Cancer Fundraiser
- Junk for joy - Up-cycled, Repurposed and hand made items including lots of great Gift ideas
- Much much more.
Why not escape the house, visit the market, pick up a bargain or a gift, then enjoy the rest of the day in Kāpiti at other events and attractions including maybe a visit to one of our awesome local cafes.
Meet up with friends and enjoy an outing at this great friendly Kapiti Community Event. Don't miss it....Support local!
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