In spite of their subject matter, artistic responses to Trump and the current political climate have been witty, elegant, colourful and empowering. Listen to Sam Orchard, Toby Morris and Sarah Laing  discussing how they have responded to recent events in their work, and the ongoing power of comics to satirise and protest. The panel discussion is moderated by Hannah Benbow, Cartoon Librarian, National Library of New Zealand.

ComicFest 2017: Should We All Be Writing Political Comics

This song - Hung The Moon - is a preview of Charlotte Yates' new album being released on 28 July 2017.

Hung The Moon

Hung The Moon by Charlotte Yates

A year-end interview with Chris Hay, Manager Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces. Covers highlights for the past year in libraries and community spaces, his journey to leading WCL, and what he's looking forward to in 2018.

News Ad Lib - December 2017: Year end highlights with Chris Hay, Libraries Manager

News Ad Lib - September 2017: library updates with Xinxin and Jess

News Ad Lib - October 2017: All about fiction with Linda and Kerry

News Ad Lib - November 2017: sound equipment loans at your library with Gabor & Mark

Soundcloud for Wellington City Libraries' (NZ) audio podcasts - our News AdLib monthly radio show on Wellington's Access Radio weekly playlists, author talks and interviews. 

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