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Ashburton District Council Events

June 2023

Paint Along with Bob Ross for Teens

Ashburton Public Library

16th Jun 2023 06:15 pm - 07:45 pm

Come along and have a go at painting, following a YouTube video of artist Bob Ross.Places are limited and bookings are essential.

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Ancestry.com (Library Edition)

Ashburton Public Library

9th Jun 2023 - 30th Jun 2023

Classes run Friday mornings, 10am-12pm

Learn tips for effective searching on Ancestry.com, including records that are available in the UK and New Zealand. Topics covered include:Ancestry search tipsRecord collections for New Zealand and the UKViewing Public Member TreesHow to send records home from the libraryIf...

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Learn about AirBnB

Ashburton Public Library

12th Jun 2023 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Designed for learners over 65 years. Learn to use AirBnB, an online marketplace that connects people who want to rent out their homes to people who are looking for accommodation in their area.

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Understanding TradeMe

Ashburton Public Library

26th Jun 2023 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Designed for learners over 65 years. Learn how to download the app, how to sell your items and how to buy.

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Google Docs

Ashburton Public Library

6th Jun 2023 - 27th Jun 2023

Classes run Tuesday mornings 10am-12pm

An introductory lesson about Google Docs and covering the following.what is Google Docsstarting a new documentformatting Google DocsTo secure your place, click on your preferred date to register.June 6thJune 13thJune 20thJune 27th

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Staying Safe Online

Ashburton Public Library

19th Jun 2023 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm

Designed for learners over 65 years. Helps learners have a better understanding of how to stay safe when online and how to look for security warnings. Covers how to identify scams and other harmful digital communication and how to manage

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Adult Winter Reading Challenge

Ashburton Public Library

1st Jun 2023 - 31st Aug 2023

09:00 am - 12:00 am

Our Winter Reading Challenge for adults is back for 2023!With winter, comes cooler days and longer nights, which makes it a perfect time to cosy up with a good book. Step out of your comfort zone and try a new...

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Glow Show Colouring Competition

Ashburton Public Library

9th Jun 2023 - 25th Jun 2023

03:50 pm - 04:00 pm

Two family passes to the Wonderland Glow Show are up for grabs with this colouring competition.Call into the library to pick up your pictures to colour or you can print your own. Choose either a Caterpillar or Humpty Dumpty or...

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Home Finances

Ashburton Public Library

7th Jun 2023 - 28th Jun 2023

Wednesday evenings, 6-7.45pm

Learn the concepts of online banking and using Microsoft Excel to create a household budget. Explore the pros and cons of banking online and financial websites for budgeting advice.If you are interested in attending this class, secure your place by...

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Puaka: A Star on the Rise

Ashburton Museum

17th Jun 2023 - 3rd Sep 2023

While Matariki is celebrated by many iwi across Aotearoa to mark the Māori New Year, Kāi Tahu in Te Waipounamu celebrate Puaka/Puanga. Puaka is the brightest star in the Orion constellation and is more visible than Matariki here in Hakatere...

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Colossal Squid: Freaky Features! Te Ngū Tipua: Ngā Wāhanga Weriweri!

Ashburton Museum

24th Jun 2023 - 17th Sep 2023

Opening: Friday 23 June, 6pm

Something big is coming to the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum this June…Despite being the largest squid on the planet, the Colossal Squid is so rarely seen that only eight adult colossal squid have...

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Make your own Manu Tukutuku

Ashburton Museum

14th Jun 2023 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the Māori New Year by making your own manu tukutuku, a Māori kite which is often flown during Matariki and Puaka/Puanga celebrations. Your manu tukutuku will be displayed in our upcoming exhibition Puaka: A Star on...

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