March 2021

Register: Learning and support for new school library staff

New to your school library? Register anytime during the year to join our online learning community. You'll attend regular Zoom meetings and webinars, build your skills, receive support from National Library experts, and connect with other library people.

Part of: Learning and support for new school library staff — 2021

Mīharo Wonder exhibition

What does the word ‘wonder’ — or ‘mīharo’ — mean to you? It could be something that evokes awe, fascination or curiosity; to make you think, speculate, meditate upon.

The ATL100 exhibition Mīharo Wonder will inspire you to do all of these.

Part of: Mīharo Wonder: 100 Years of the Alexander Turnbull Library 

Tea and tours

Tea and scones, chat with our Ako (learning) team, a short film with Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision, and a special tour of He Tohu and Mīharo.

Part of: Mīharo Wonder: 100 Years of the Alexander Turnbull Library 

International Women’s Day He Tohu tours

Join us to celebrate International Women’s day with a 30-minute tour of He Tohu! Learn about the many women who left their mark across Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitutional landscape.

International Women’s Day He Tohu tours

Join us to celebrate International Women’s day with a 30-minute tour of He Tohu! Learn about the many women who left their mark across Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitutional landscape.

Mana wāhine — Lockdown logic

Come celebrate International Women’s Day at the National Library, where we will host a dynamic range of women who will speak on courage and innovation in the time of COVID-19.

The essentials of oral history research, Day 2: Recording seriously — Christchurch

An introduction to oral history methodology for people considering using oral history in their work, community or personal projects. This is a two day course, with one month between days.

‘The Archive is Alive Vol. 2’: Queer history workshop

Wellington Zinefest, LAGANZ and the National Library are teaming up to bring you the second rendition of our The Archive is Alive workshop, where participants will get together to create a zine exploring queer archiving and history in Aotearoa!

Exploring queer archives at the Alexander Turnbull Library

Join Val Love and Will Hansen to find out how to use the queer/LGBTQIA+ collections held in the Alexander Turnbull Library.

Part of: Connecting to collections

National Preservation Office Conservation Clinic

Do you want to learn more about looking after your precious family taonga? Join Vicki-Anne Heikell MNZM from the Alexander Turnbull Library to learn more about the preservation of your treasured items-from physical books and papers to digital materials.

‘Tooth and Veil’: The life and times of the New Zealand dental nurse

Noel O’Hare will talk about his recently published history of the School Dental Service (established in 1921).

Part of: Friends of the Turnbull Public Programme — 2021

Te Whē: Kia whakarongo ake ki te hau o Te Whenua | Listening to the breath of the land

Join the editors of Te Whē in conversation with members of the journal’s kāhui ruruhau, together with contributors to the journal, to discuss contemporary Māori literature within a swiftly changing literary world.

Art ‘n Elders: Learning rainbow history together

LAGANZ and the National Library welcome all queer, LGBTTIFQ+ people together for a day of art-making and facilitated conversation alongside community elders.

Te Rā Whanaungatanga: Commemorating International Race Relations Day

Come and commemorate International Race Relations Day with a tour of He Tohu! We will look at how far we’ve come as a nation and acknowledge those who helped along the way.

Te Rā Whanaungatanga: Commemorating International Race Relations Day

Come and commemorate International Race Relations Day with a tour of He Tohu! We will look at how far we’ve come as a nation and acknowledge those who helped along the way.

Strengthen school-wide, family, and community reading connections — Wellington

Explore strategies and ideas for creating whole-school reading initiatives, celebrations, and community partnerships to strengthen and support reading for pleasure.

The Archive is Alive Vol. 2: Zine Launch!

Celebrate the public launch of a new collaborative zine that explores local queer archives.