WHAT'S ON
Duffy Reward Cards Rhyme 'n' Rumpus Summer Reading Programme
2011/2012 Summer Reading Programme
12 December 2011 to 21st January 2012
For young readers aged 0 to 12 years
The Portal
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A booklet called 'The Codex' contains everything you need to know about the programme. If you are unable to visit the library please e-mail us
here to request a copy by post. As in previous summer reading programmes
being read to, listening to talking books as well as independent reading all count.
This year there are even more ways to become involved in the programme and to win extra prizes.
One of the optional challenges this year and to go in the draw to win a $50 book voucher is to solve The Prophecy mystery. The Prophecy has seven lines and your challenge is to find two missing words within each line. However, it gets harder because you don't get to see the lines just the clues to solve the missing words. The first two clues are posted here and can also be found in The Codex. Clue 1:
Septimus Heap is the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ son of Silas Heap in the book 'Magyk' by Angie Sage.
Clue 2:
Everybody has one of these,
It is theirs to keep forever.
It has a first, sometimes a middle, but always a last,
But famous people may just need the first,
Like Madonna, TinTin or Elvis.
Find the answer to the riddle and fill in the letters to finish the word: un_ _ _ _ ed.
Every week we will release clues for the next line in the prophecy - but only to those who have correctly solved the previous clues and registered them with us. Get a copy of The Codex today for all the details of this beguiling mystery. Can you decipher The Prophecy?
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We hope you enjoy the challenges, puzzles and conundrums of this year's programme and hope you all read, read, read, then read some more.
The Portal Summer Reading Programme is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library and is open to Rotorua resident and visiting children aged 0 to 12 years. Please note to participate children must be residing or staying in Rotorua during the holiday period.
October School Holiday Programme and Children's Library Week
'Duffy Reward Cards'
Hey kids, don't forget to bring in your 'Duffy Reward Cards' when you visit the library. If you get your card stamped at the library each time you visit after five, yes just five, visits you'll receive a free book thanks to 'Duffy Books in Homes'. Time is limited though so make sure you don't miss out - complete your five visits before 30 November to receive your free book.
Rhyme 'n' Rumpus
Held in the Children's Department of the library, Rhyme 'n' Rumpus is a free story and music based programme for preschool children and their caregivers
There's no need to book, just put your energy shoes on and rock on in. Sessions run for about an hour and bounce along with story, songs, rhymes, music, action songs and crafts.
Caregivers: We would value any suggestions you may have for the programme.
Preschool centres welcome.