Kia ora,
 
SLANZA Central together with the team at Paper Plus Palmerston North invite you to join us for an evening of nibbles, networking, new & upcoming releases and an after-hours book buying opportunity!
 
What's New in Books?
An exclusive opportunity for school librarians and educators.

• Paper Plus Palmerston North
• Wednesday 21st May
  
• 6pm​
• Special on-the-night discounts
• Prizes

Please share with your library and teaching colleagues. 
This is a limited capacity event so get in quick - RVSP central@slanza.org.nz 
 
Looking forward to seeing you there.
 
We are keen to support similar events throughout our region (Wairarapa, Horowhenua, Hawkes Bay, Whanganui, Taranaki) and would love to hear from you if you'd like some support to help organise.
 
Ngā mihi,
 
SLANZA Central Committee

Kia ora koutou, 
 
We are looking forward to seeing our fellow SLANZA Central members, 5pm 24 March via Teams. 
We will also include a Book Chat after the short AGM proceedings, please 'bring along' your favourite Summer read to share.

A Teams link invitation together with all AGM relevant documents and RSVP form will be sent out to SLANZA Central members next week.
​
Ngā mihi,
SLANZA Central Committee

​You are invited to our Term 4 event on Saturday 16th November at Manchester Street School, Feilding - 9.30-3pm. 

SLANZA Central presents: Conference 2024 Remixed

SLANZA Central presents: Conference 2024 Remixed
Join us for a series of workshops that were presented at our recent SLANZA conference held in Christchurch, as well as insights and takeaways from local school librarians who attended. Come along for a day of fun and learning, with goodie bags and spot prizes.

• We will be offering petrol vouchers to subsidise SLANZA Central members who are travelling from outside Manawatū and bringing others with them, so grab your school library friends and make it a road trip. There are already 'carpools' being organised from Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa, so don't hesitate to get in touch, and we can connect you to transport.
• Morning tea and a light lunch will be provided for a small koha to SLANZA members.
• The cost for non-SLANZA members will be $25 to cover catering.
• Please register here.

Timeline:
9.30 am - Welcome - Sign in, grab a drink and something to eat before we start. 
Sessions:

• Alice Corkran - #BookTok made me buy it: The conflicting ethics of collection development in school libraries. 
• Miriam Tuohy - Your school library and literacy development. 
• Kristy Wilson - Elevate engagement within your school library using dynamic shelving and displays. 

Lunch provided – koha from SLANZA members 

• Kristy Wilson - AI in school libraries (includes time for discussion and exploration so bring your device!) 
• Sasha Eastwood - Conference round-up: Insights and takeaways. 
• Closing - News from SLANZA National Executive, and farewells 

3pm - Finish

We look forward to seeing you there.

Feilding is only:

• 3hrs from New Plymouth
• 2hrs from Hawkes Bay
• 1.5hrs from Masterton
• 1hr from Horowhenua