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2 September 2008: Godley Gifts rare bookset donated to National Library of New Zealand
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18 August 2008: Judith Tizard launches Library Week
The launch of Library Week at the National Library in Wellington on August 18 will kick off a nation-wide programme of activities designed to celebrate the services of local libraries.
8 July 2008: Grimm Stuff: folktales and fairy stories
An exhibition opening on 8 August 2008 showcases illustrated children's books from the National Library collections.
8 July 2008: Historical Newspaper Gives Insight on World War One
The National Library’s Papers Past website now includes the Grey River Argus.
8 July 2008: Cautionary Tales – William Hogarth
Satirical prints by renowned British artist William Hogarth on show at National Library Gallery from 8 August 2008.
11 June 2008: Grimm Stuff: folktales and fairy stories
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4 June 2008: Cautionary Tales: the satirical engravings of William Hogarth
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27 May 2008: Minister's statement on National Library building redevelopment
The National Library of New Zealand has announced a major redevelopment for its Wellington building.
27 May 2008: Major redevelopment of National Library
Prime Minister Helen Clark and the Minister Responsible for the National Library, Judith Tizard, announced today a major investment in the redevelopment of the National Library.
27 May 2008: National Library Building Redevelopment
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29 April 2008: Librarians promote immortality on MySpace
Librarians are creating a scene on MySpace - and it's all in the name of music.
23 April 2008: Marking Anzac Day with the National Library
Four websites hosted by the National Library of New Zealand offer a unique observation of Anzac Day - those we remember and how we have paid tribute to them through time.
16 April 2008: National Library to host renowned speaker
The National Library of New Zealand is to host an internationally recognised digital futures strategist as part of his Australasian speaking tour.
20 February 2008: Poetic prelude premieres this week
The National Library will co-host two events this weekend to introduce the first government-sponsored New Zealand Poet Laureate, Michele Leggott.
18 February 2008: A Capital Suburb: Pipitea Thorndon
Announcing a new National Library Gallery exhibition (opening 5 April 2008) that explores the history of the suburb at the heart of New Zealand's capital.
18 February 2008: Simple to Sumptuous: Bookbindings 1400-2000
An exhibition opening on 5 April showcases rare and previously unexhibited fine bindings from the Alexander Turnbull Library's Special Printed Collections.
18 February 2008: Simple to Sumptuous: Bookbinding 1400-2000
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18 February 2008: A Capital Suburb: Pipitea Thorndon
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5 February 2008: Second World War oral history handover
On 7 February eleven oral histories recording the experiences of men who served as divisional sappers in the Second World War will be handed over to the Alexander Tunrbull Library.
4 February 2008: Introducing Publications NZ
The National Library has added to its comprehensive stable of online resources with the launch of a new website.