📚 Celebrating Jane Austen – 250 Years of a Literary Icon 📜

📚 Celebrating Jane Austen – 250 Years of a Literary Icon 📜

Join us at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō for a charming morning celebrating the 250th birthday of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved authors in English literature.

Enjoy tea, cake, and good company as we honour her wit, wisdom, and timeless stories. Whether you’re a long-time Austen fan or new to her world, everyone is welcome.

You can also take part in our Jane Austen Beanstack Reading Challenge, running until 16 January 2026. Read her novels and complete fun Regency-themed activities along the way.

📅 Tuesday 16 December 2025
⏰ 10.00 AM – 11.00 AM
📍 Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Levin
🎟️ FREE

Step back into Austen’s world for a delightful morning of books, tea, and celebration. We’d love to see you there! 💛📖

You may also like the following events from Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō:

• This Wednesday, 10th December, 11:30 pm, 🧵 Sewing Classes in Otaki
• Next Monday, 15th December, 12:00 am, 🎄 The Storytime Before Christmas ✨ in Otaki
• Next Wednesday, 17th December, 03:00 am, 🌐 Staying Safe Online in Otaki

Also check out other Arts events in Otaki, Literary Art events in Otaki, Contests in Otaki.