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International Author T.D. Kuchel – Book Launch

8 OCTOBER 2022

If you are interested in books, writing, or both, come along to this free author talk with Australian author, T.D. Kuchel, and be into win!

Venue: Taupō Library
Date and time: Saturday 8 October, 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Suitable for all ages. Children require supervision.

T.D. Kuchel is an Australian author, book reviewer and freelance journalist who is touring Aotearoa New Zealand following the release of his novel, The Passage of Conquest. His debut, young adult novel is a historical fantasy about an 18-year-old who becomes marooned in a parallel world, on an island that has been invisible for 400 years.

“If the TV series ‘LOST’ floated your boat, you are going to love The Passage of Conquest!”
Leonie Kelsall, Bestselling Australian Author.

Having admired works of time travel and parallel worlds since a young age, T.D. Kuchel brilliantly captures the essence of reality with his fictional tales. Though, also partial to drama and a worthy love story, his tales flicker with romance and suspense.

Hear about the real-life adventures that inspired his novel and about Kuchel’s life in The Barossa Valley, where he enjoys quality time with his family, the local splendour of food and wine, and writing in his home library.

All are welcome to come along to this free event. No booking is required. Book sales and signing will be available, and all attendees will go into the prize draw to win a copy of The Passage of Conquest.

Free drop-in tech assistance

EVERY FRIDAY BETWEEN 10AM AND 11AM

Come along to Taupō Library and get a hand with your tech related queries. Bring your devices, app or programme queries and tech expert and Taupō local Joe Muir or a library staff member will help you with them. When Joe is at the library he is also able to provide small business owners tech related advice.

Venue: Taupō Library, Story Place, Taupō
Date and time: 10-11am every Friday
Cost: Free

This is a drop-in service, bookings are not required

A bit about Joseph Muir (Joe)

Joe is a cloud architect who works for Using Technology Better. If you don’t know what a Cloud Architect is no worries! What Joe does is spend a lot of time immersed in creative and teaching environments, which means he’s constantly thinking outside the box and solving tech-related problems before they arise. A Taupō local, Joe wants to share his problem-solving skills and hands-on tech expertise with locals, by helping them with their own tech problems.

Please note: if your query is related to the library’s digital resources such as the catalogue, e-books, e-audio books or your online membership account you will need to talk with a library staff member.

This service is being offered in addition to the Computer Help with Seniors service (outlined below), which is currently on hold.

Play on Words

EVERY THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, FROM 2PM TO 3.30PM

Aimed at seniors and retirees, the Play on Words games afternoon offers a fun way to exercise the mind with puzzles, word finders, crosswords, cards and word-based board games over a cuppa with likeminded seniors. Large print or format games are available.

Venue: Taupō Library, Story Place, Taupō (in the Wifi room)
When: Every third Friday of the month, from 2pm to 3.30pm, registration is not required.
Cost: Free
Access: Ground floor of the library.

Tea and coffee provided.

Between the Covers - Taupō book chat group

MONTHLY FROM 2PM TO 3.30PM ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Come along and chat with others about the books you have been reading, share book recommendations, and hear about books that others have enjoyed.

Between the Covers is open to adults of all ages. There is no need to register, just come along and be ready to share your thoughts on your latest read. You may want to bring the book you have been reading with you.

Venue: Taupō Library, Story Place, Taupō (in the Hone Tūwhare room)
When: Monthly from 2pm to 3.30pm on the first Friday of every month
Cost: Free

Access: The Hone Tūwhare room is upstairs, with lift and stairwell access.

Tūrangi Book Group

MONTHLY FROM 10AM TO NOON ON THE LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

New members are welcome to come along and join the Tūrangi Book Group.

Each month there is a different theme. Members can think ‘outside the box’ and select a book to read based on the theme, then come along and talk about the book they’ve been reading and hear ideas from others.

The group is open to adults of all ages and there is no need to register, just come along. If you’d like to know the theme for the next meeting, contact the Tūrangi Library team.

Venue: Tūrangi Library, Town Centre, Tūrangi
When: Monthly from 10am to noon on the last Tuesday of every month
Cost: Free

Computer help for seniors

SESSIONS ON HOLD

Come along and get a hand with your computer queries. Bring your mobile devices, laptops, tablets and smartphones and the team will show you how to use them. It's free to attend!

Location	Times
Taupō Library	These sessions are not available at the current traffic light setting. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Free Wi-Fi is available at the library so the team can help you with any internet related concerns that you may have.

For more information, contact Dot on 377 1525.

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