The month of March

There are 3 initiatives aimed at encouraging any age group to read books being launched in the month of March.
Firstly New Zealand Book Month wants to celebrate the power of books. One of its objectives is too distribute 4 million $5 'books change lives' vouchers across New Zealand. Each week in the library we will display a different aspect of books for all ages, starting with New Zealand authors. We feel this idea is a great introductin to the book month and also links into the 'World Book Night': on the 5th March the library staff will be encouraging people to switch off the t.v for the evening and read.
The Duffy Books in Homes is touring the country and stopping off in Matamata. The theatre will be visiting Firth and Waharoa Primary schools with the aim of encouraging youngsters to visit libraries. Staff from the public library will be attending these sessions and wanting those who are not already a library member to become one.
Come into the library and have a look around - Martha the mannequin will be hopping out of her sari and dressing in school clothes - we really are friendly, helpful and love visits from children.