# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jimmy Whiskers comes to Hornby Library
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: An action-packed family hour with the creators of Jimmy Whiskers! Enjoy live illustration, author reading & activities. Bookings essential.About this EventJoin us for an fun family hour at Matatiki Hornby Library as we celebrate the launch of the brand-new children's wild-animal adventure, Jimmy Whiskers and the Great Parrot Rescue.Written by Jenny McGlone and illustrated by Amanda Fookes, this exciting new children's novel series is recommended for readers aged 8-12, but this special library event is designed for the whole family to enjoy together.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/fe6ab6b0-9853-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w1200-h609-dc383818-gmir.jpg What to expectBehind the scenes short video - How we made Jimmy Whiskers and the Great Parrot Rescue, showing the book on a real printing press!Author talk and short reading from the bookLive illustration demo on how to draw a gorillaHands-on family activities at the tablesFree bookmark for each child attendingBook signing and sales: Grab your own copy of Jimmy Whiskers and the Great Parrot Rescue  for more family fun for just $20 each AND have it signed by Jenny herself! (Available during the activities time)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/christchurch/jimmy-whiskers-comes-to-hornby-library/100001996578909264
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Age Limit: under_16_with_guardian
  - door_time: 2026-08-21T22:50:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Matatiki Hornby Centre - Library, (Manawa Tahi Room)
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Christchurch
- **state**: CA
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Matatiki Hornby Centre - Library, (Manawa Tahi Room)
- **lat**: -43.5390337
- **long**: 172.5247763
- **full address**: Matatiki Hornby Centre - Library, (Manawa Tahi Room), 25 Smarts Road, Christchurch, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jimmy Whiskers comes to Hornby Library being held?
  - **A:** Jimmy Whiskers comes to Hornby Library takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Matatiki Hornby Centre - Library, (Manawa Tahi Room), 25 Smarts Road, Christchurch, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jimmy Whiskers comes to Hornby Library?
  - **A:** Jimmy Whiskers comes to Hornby Library is organized by Lofty Tales Ltd.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Jimmy Whiskers comes to Hornby Library is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Christchurch, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Jimmy Whiskers comes to Hornby Library sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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