Where We Meet (23rd August, 2-3 pm)

Pippa Mothersole: Where we Meet (Angela Morton Room, Takapuna Library)


Where We Meet

Four Artists
Four Poets
Four Collaborations

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Virginia Leonard & Michele Leggott

Celia Walker & Lisa Samuels

Béatrice Carlson & Jack Ross

Paola King-Borrero & Mikey Lim

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Sunday 23rd August, 2.00-4.00 pm

In the Angela Morton Room
Takapuna Library
9 The Strand
Takapuna


Angela Morton Room


Free entry.
Refreshments provided.
Launch speech by Christian Jensen.
A short film about the project by Pippa Mothersole will be shown.

Further information may be requested from Pippa Mothersole,
Angela Morton Room librarian, Takapuna Library.


Rangitoto Observer: Librarian fires up programme of events in Angela Morton Room (29/5/26)

It's been great fun collaborating with interdisciplinary French artist Béatrice Carlson on this "Where We Meet" project, instigated by author and librarian Pippa Mothersole to highlight the unique mission of The Takapuna Library's Angela Morton Room in the larger Auckland library system.

Devoted to preserving and archiving Aotearoa / NZ Art History materials, the room contains:

a reference collection of publications which relate to the visual art and artists of New Zealand. Originally when the aims of the bequest to the library were under discussion, it was remarked that an on-going collection of books could be called a living memorial – a specialist art collection for the future, for students and scholars. It is a collection dedicated to the memory of the late Angela Morton who was a North Shore resident devoted to New Zealand art. The nucleus of the collection was funded with a family bequest in 1985.

It includes small-press publications, artist's books, exhibition catalogues, zines, DVDs, and a wide range of ephemera related to the arts in New Zealand. It's an honour to be a part of this rich and ongoing history.

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Takapuna Library

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Takapuna Library Poetry Reading (Sunday 21 June)

Angela Morton Room Poetry Reading


A Poetry Afternoon

with readers:

Stu Bagby
Makyla Curtis
Michele Leggott
Jack Ross

Sunday 21st June, 2.00-3.00 pm

In the Angela Morton Room
Takapuna Library
9 The Strand
Takapuna


Angela Morton Room


Free entry.
Tea and biscuits will be served after the event.

Further information may be requested from Pippa Mothersole,
Angela Morton Room librarian, Takapuna Library.


Takapuna Library

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[29/6/26]:

And here are some pictures of the event, courtesy of the photographer, Pippa Mothersole:

Stu Bagby kicks off the reading

followed by Michele Leggott

& finally Jack Ross

A line-up of the usual suspects
[l-to-r: Jenny Cole, Helen Woodhouse, Stu, Michele (with guide-dog Ohana), & Jack]

Ohana enjoying the reading

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What's on at Takapuna Library

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Takapuna Library Poetry Reading - Tuesday 22/8/23

Poetry Day Prelude: Shore Words

Poetry Day Prelude:
Shore Words

Get ready for the Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day in the best possible way. Join MC Stu Bagby, plus long-time poet Piers Davies and co-facilitator of the Titirangi Poets Group, Janet Charman, author of many poetry books, Amy Marguerite who's working on her debut poetry collection, and Jack Ross, author of numerous novels, short fiction and poetry collections. Plus, songs from poet musician Caitlin Smith.

There will be a cash-only book table at the event.

Where: Takapuna Library, Level 1

When: Tuesday 22 August, 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Light refreshments served on arrival

RSVP: TakapunaEvents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or via Eventbrite

Gold coin donation appreciated.

NB: For further information about each of the performers, please go to:

• Stu Bagby [https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/authors-and-editors/stu-bagby/]
• Janet Charman [https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/authors-and-editors/janet-charman/]
• Piers Davies [https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/culture-magazines/davies-piers-anthony-david]
• Amy Marguerite [https://turbinekapohau.org.nz/2022-contents-poetry-amy-marguerite/]
• Jack Ross [https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/authors-and-editors/jack-ross/]
• Caitlin Smith [http://www.caitlinsmith.com/]

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Poetry Day Prelude: Shore Words / Takapuna Library (22/8/23)

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Two Readings: Takapuna & Titirangi

Takapuna Library

As part of the ongoing celebrations for National Poetry Day, please come and check this out (though it is, admittedly, a few days late):

Celebrating Poetry

When: Tuesday 30 August, 6pm - 7.30pm
Where: Takapuna Library, Level 1
Cost: Gold coin/donation

Come and join us as at our annual celebration of poetry with readings from Michael Giacon, Joy MacKenzie, Bronwyn Lloyd, Jack Ross and Stu Bagby as our MC.

Light refreshments will be served from 6pm, with the event starting at 6.30pm.

Booking recommended. Email helen.woodhouse@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or phone 890 4903.

Photo: Maggie Hall (Wellington, Dec 2014)

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Titirangi Library

And, assuming you don't have anything better to do on the weekend of the Going West Literary Festival (10-11/9/16):

Titirangi Poets

When: Saturday 10 September, 2pm - 3.45pm
Where: Titirangi Library

Featuring JACK ROSS and STU BAGBY

Jack Ross has been the managing editor of Poetry New Zealand since 2014. His publications to date include five poetry collections, three novels and three books of short fiction. He works as a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Massey University's Albany Campus.

Stu Bagby has published both as an anthologist and a poet. His poetry has appeared in several collections and has been included in the Best of the Best New Zealand Poems and Essential New Zealand Poems. He hopes to have a new collection of poems ready for publication later this year.

Followed by a round robin where everyone is invited to read a poem, their own or anyone else's.

MC Piers Davies 5246 927 or piers@wwandd.co.nz for further information.

Photo: Maggie Hall (Wellington, Dec 2014)