Library

The first day of the rest of our lives

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Pinesong Residents' Library

 
LOCATION: The Pinesong Library is situated at one end of the Bayview Lounge on the first floor of Bayview.

HOURS:
Open 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

LIBRARIANS:

The Pinesong Library is run by a team of 11 volunteer residents. Gill Marshman and Arthur Hammond are Co-Head Librarians,  assisted by Christine Nash,  Mary Rundle, Jocelyn Cartwright,  Jean Piper,  Mary Nicholson,  Margaret Adams,  Mollie McLaughlan,  Fran Craddock, Jeanette Howie  (Delivery Person)
The librarians will be in attendance for part of each day. 

FACILITIES:

FICTION BOOKS:
A large selection of fiction books are arranged on the shelves in alphabetical order and a special section is allotted to Large Print books.

NON FICTION BOOKS:
There is a selection of non fiction books on various subjects plus a large number of biographies & autobiographies.

BEST SELLERS:
A selection of current 'Best Sellers' are available approximately 3 times a year. There is a $2 charge which allows for the further purchase of up to date books as funds become available.

DVD's:
  There is a good selection available, these should be returned within a week.

MAGAZINES:
These are available for browsing in the library or taken home & returned.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
We do not keep a large number but some very good ones for solving crossword puzzles! The Postal Code Book is available on the Issue Desk.

BOOK/DVD ISSUE SHEET:
All books & DVD's should be entered on the Issue Sheet before leaving the library. Please note that the code is on the back of the book/DVD. Books are issued for 5 weeks & a reminder is sent after this time unless an extension has been requested. We request residents to return 'Best Sellers' within 2 weeks to allow wider circulation.

BOOK RETURN:
Books/DVD's can be returned to the library box or the designated box beside reception in the front foyer.

RESERVATION:
Reservation Forms are on the Issue Desk. A librarian will pHone when the book becomes available.

LIBRARY UPDATE
The Autumn Consumer magazine is now on the library rack. (There are four issues a year) It has a number of interesting articles including “moving to Australia” and ”recycling batteries“. The test reports are on irons, laundry detergents, carpet stain removers, air fryers, toasters and laptops featuring all the pros and cons of these products. You may be able to photocopy a page you’re interested in at reception, but please leave the magazine in the library.

Our new best-sellers will be on the shelves shortly after a book buying morning. Unfortunately, many of the books you requested were not available, so we hope you enjoy the new selection which includes many favourite authors. Two which are sure to be very popular, are the new Dawn French autobiography “Twat” and a hardback copy of” Untouchable Girls”, the incredible story of how Jools and Linda Topp, a couple of country kids from Huntly became much loved kiwi icons.

Happy reading!


The Library Team


Gill, Arthur and the Library team

Phone: 817 2686 E-mail:
pinesonglibrary@icloud.com Web page: https://pinesonglibrary.co.nz/


Our library is now online where you can view all the resources the library has to offer including 'Reserve' an item. To access the library on line CLICK THIS LINK



WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN THE LIBRARY




Our Co-Head Librarians

Arthur Hammond & Gill Marshman

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