Singing at Christmas
Did you know that the word ‘carol’ is from a Greek world meaning sing and dance. The first carols were sung in Europe thousands of years ago but they were not the traditional Christmas carols that we...
View ArticleHappening tomorrow: Children’s Choir Performance
Here’ s your chance to watch an amazing performance by the Wellington City Community Children’s Choir. The choir is a group of 5-12 year old wellingtonians who love to sing. The performance involves...
View ArticleChristmas non-fiction for children
It’s time to get into the Christmas spirit. Check out some of the huge collection of non-fiction books that Wellington City Libraries has to offer! Craft it up Christmas! 10 minute Christmas crafts....
View ArticleNew Non Fiction: Sing yourself Disney
Frozen : music from the motion picture soundtrack. “Let it go, let it go.” Now you can sing along and compose your favourite songs from the Disney movie, Frozen with this easy piano music score. Great...
View ArticleNew school year means new children’s fiction to try
We know you’re excited about the new school year school starting, and we reckon you should get excited about these new titles too! Give them a go; try something new! Sammael’s Wings by Hilton Pashley...
View ArticleSinging performance and workshop with the Manawa Ora Children Community Choir
How exciting! A children’s choir will be doing a performance and singing workshop in the central Library, and you can come along! The Manawa Ora Children Community Choir is a group of young singers...
View ArticleSea shanties are trending… but what are they?
Social media has been awash the last few weeks with the singing and playing of these earwormy (is that even a word?) songs called sea shanties. Melodies like The Wellerman and Drunken Sailor have been...
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