What's On at Hutt City Libraries - August 2019

AUGUST 2019

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on at Hutt City Libraries

Family History Month National Poetry Day A Celebration of Food

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National Poetry Day Rhyme Time 19-23 August, from 3pm Naenae Library Get inspired and create a poem or two after school at this great warm-up event for National Poetry Day.

Preschool Poetry 20 August, 11am Taita Library 21 August, 10:30am 24 August, 11am Naenae Library Celebrate poetry with your little ones at storytime!

Popping Poetry 22 August, 3:30pm-4:30pm Koraunui Community Hub Create some popping poetry with us! For tamariki aged 8+ with their whÄ nau or caregivers.

Whitiwhiti Rotarota (Tamariki) 23 August, 11am-12:30pm Koraunui Community Hub Local tamariki are invited to read their poems with poet and storyteller Moira Wairama who'll read a selection of her poems in both MÄ ori and English.

If your school is interested in participating please contact Koraunui Hub (04 562 9050).

Poetry Evening with Geraldine Brophy 23 August, 5:30pm-7pm Naenae Library Bring your favourite poem to share, discover new favourites and participate in collaborative poetry writing.

Feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy with your family. Our MC for the night is actress and writer, Geraldine Brophy!

Whitiwhiti Rotarota (Pakeke) 23 August, 5:30pm-7:30pm Koraunui Community Hub Read an original poem at this open mic session followed by a sumptuous selection of guest poets with our MC, the talented Moira Wairama! If you wish to participate please register at the Hub by 19 August.

Reo Rangatahi Poetry Workshop 23 August, 1pm-2:30pm War Memorial Library Join us for Reo Rangatahi, an open mic event for youth!

Get experience sharing your poetry in front of an audience, or get feedback from our guest slam poet Ben Fagan who may help you take your writing to the next level!

Family History Month Findmypast Workshop

Ancestry.com Workshop

7 August, 12:30pm-1:30pm Taita Library

15 August, 6pm-7:30pm War Memorial Library

Search UK and Irish workhouse records, UK school registers, NZ sheep farmer indexes 1881-1918 and even Irish dog licence registers!

Includes UK census records, passenger lists, parish and military records, NZ electoral rolls and cemetery records, and more!

Spaces are limited. Please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to secure a spot.

Spaces are limited. Please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to secure a spot.

Help With Family History

Family History Drop-ins

4 August, 1pm-3pm 7 August, 10am-12pm 21 August, 10am-12pm Petone Library Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history.

Introduction to DNA for Family History 14 August, 1pm-2:30pm Naenae Library Join our Our Family History Specialist for an introduction to DNA for genealogy, followed by the regular Drop-in session.

Discover your WW1 Soldier Workshop 22 August, 11am Naenae Library Learn how to access and interpret the records of NZ servicemen in WWI at this hands-on workshop.

Spaces are limited.

14 August, 1pm-2:30pm Naenae Library 15 August, 1pm-2:30pm Eastbourne Library 21 August, 1pm-2:30pm Taita Library 30 August, 2pm-3pm Wainuiomata Library Our Family History Specialist Tricia and Library staff are available to assist with family history enquiries and answer questions.

No need to book a spot, just drop in!

Family History Open Day 24 August, 9:30pm-4pm Hutt Bowling Club Get help breaking down those genealogy brick walls. Entry is $5. includes talks from Archives NZ, Hutt City Libraries, Wellington City Archives, and more!

Stepping UP Computer Classes Our FREE Computer Classes with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa are back in Term 3 for people with basic or no computer skills.

Spaces limited. To secure a spot phone 04 570 6633 or visit your local library for more information.

Bricks & Pieces Lego Legends, our popular building sessions for tamariki and their whÄ nau, are now called Bricks & Pieces!

Still the same great fun with LEGOÂŽ bricks, but keep an eye out for new "pieces" and building materials.

For dates and times of our regular Bricks & Pieces sessions visit our website http://library.huttcity.govt.nz

Cat Storytime

Tabletop Games Pop-up

Wednesday 7 August, 10:30am Saturday 10 August, 11am Naenae Library

26 August, 6pm War Memorial Library

Do you love cats as much as we do?

Join us for stories and activities with a furry theme to mark International Cat Day.

Wrap up warm and head to the library for some board game fun with others!

We'll have Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Pandemic available but feel free to bring your own games.

Astronomy Night: The Future of Space in NZ Friday 9 August War Memorial Library There is no doubt that the space industry is literally “taking off” around the world. How does NZ fit into all of this? How can students of today get involved in the space industry for tomorrow?

Explore the answers with Amber Joseph, co-founder and National President of the NZ Students’ Space Association.

Nurture Your Tamariki 16 August, 6pm–8pm Naenae Library 21 August, 6pm–8pm Petone Library Join the Brainwave Trust at these informative sessions for parents and whānau.

Understand what your tamariki needs for their best start in life.

Gain practical advice about what really matters in the early years so you can make informed, positive decisions.

Spaces are limited. Please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to secure a spot.

Science of Food Get your tamariki engaged with science at these sessions for ages 5+ thanks to Hutt Science.

No booking required, but spaces may be limited.

Sweet & Sour Test tubes, indicators, colour change and fizzing! Learn about acids and bases through food!

10 August 2pm Taita Library, Walter Nash Centre

Super Sense How good is your sense of smell and taste? Can you identify flavours while blindfolded?

15 August, 3:30pm Wainuiomata Library 17 August, 1pm Koraunui Community Hub 22 August, 3:30pm War Memorial Library 24 August, 2pm Taita Library, Walter Nash Centre

Food Science

Food is not just about recipes!

Discover the world of science behind food

27 August, 3:30pm Wainuiomata Library

Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme

A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpi aged 0-2 years.

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Bob Scott Retirement Village 28 August, 10:30am A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years.

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Fridays, 3:45pm

Games, sports, zines and more! There's something on everyday after school!

After-school Events

Head to the Library after school for papercraft, games, art and more! For ages 5-18.

Tamariki can chill out and do something creative!

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War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive

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Kids Yoga

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Scrabble Club

Play one-hour games with others. All ages welcome.

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Weekdays, 3:30pm

Art & Craft Fridays

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Preschool Storytime Tuesdays, 11am

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After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi

Stokeswood Rest Home 13 August, 1:30pm

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25 August, 2pm

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Bricks & Pieces

Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm

Eastbourne Library

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Moera Library

Activity Thursday

Board games, Xbox, and crafts! A different event for tamariki every Thursday!

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Thursdays, 3:30pm

Book Talks

Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.

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29 August, 7pm

Book Groups

Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups.

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19 August, 7pm

Tabletop Games

Have a go with our tabletop games, or bring your own.

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Saturdays, 11am

Thumbs UP

Join us for a playful session celebrating music and song with Thumbs UP Trust.

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21 August 10am-11am Naenae Library

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Regular Events & Services Nash Knitters & Sunday Knitting Group

Bring your knitting or crochet project and chat while you work on your own project.

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Sundays, 10am

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7 August, 10am

Bring Your Baby Movie

Bring your pēpi along for a special relaxed movie session in a dimly lit room.

22 August, 10am

Ready. Steady. Balance.

Class for seniors. Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. All welcome!

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Colour away your afternoon!

Contact Julie (04 566 2006) for more info.

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You’re not in Guatemala now...join Ruth Cooke for a look at voluntary aid work in developing countries.

Community Law Clinics

Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre.

Tuesdays, 2pm

Get inspired at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth aged 13–21. On 16 August we'll have special guest Carolyn DeCarlo visiting us!

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Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm

Writers' Table

Meet-up with other writers to share experiences and info.

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Petone Library

Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Creative Writing

Thursdays, 1pm

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Fridays, 2pm

Colouring In

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SeniorNet at the Library

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Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers.

Get together and share stories with others over a cup of tea.

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Fridays, 12:30pm-2pm

Crafty Volunteers

8 August, 10:30am

Senior Morning Tea

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Bring your current craft project and have a good chat with others over coffee!

Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen.

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Weekly social craft group for adults. Bring a project to work on.

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Justices of the Peace

Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour.

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28 August, 1pm-2pm

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20 August, 7pm-8pm

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30 August, 2pm-3pm

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Family History Drop-in Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book, just drop in!

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14 August, 1pm-2:30pm

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21 August, 1pm-2:30pm

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15 August, 1pm-2:30pm

Help With Family History

Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history.

4 August 1pm-3pm P 7 & 21 August, 10am-12pm

Visit the Petone Settlers Museum

7 August. Transport leaves Stokes Valley Library at 9:45am, Walter Nash Centre at 10am, Naenae Library at 10:15am and arrives at the Museum by 10:30am. Talk to staff to put your name down!

14 August, 7pm

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Taita Library

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A Celebration of Food The Future of Food

The World of Cheese

1 August, 6:30pm War Memorial Library

28 August, 6:30pm War Memorial Library

What will we be eating in the future? Join Dr Mike Joy to find out what needs to change about our eating habits so we can feed our growing population and keep greenhouse gas emissions low.

Join Steven Scheckter from On Trays in Petone and discover more about the world of cheese!

Baking 101: Cake Decorating Techniques

22 August, 6pm War Memorial Library 24 August, 1pm Naenae Library

8 August, 6pm War Memorial Library Join Paul Gibbs, Patisserie and Cookery Tutor, WelTec School of Creativity and Hospitality for a hands-on introduction on cake decorating and basic cake finishing techniques.

Spaces are limited. Please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to secure a spot.

Multisensory Dining 19 August, 6pm War Memorial Library Join Maxine Scheckter, from Sugar Flour in Kilbirnie, for a talk looking at the science of flavour and how it is impacted by multi-sensory dining.

Fermented & Probiotic Drinks

Not all bacteria is bad for you.

Some, such as those in probiotic foods, are great for your health.

Learn how to make kombucha and kefir with fermentation enthusiast and qualified nutritional scientist Sarah Teng.

Secrets of Sauerkraut 24 August, 12pm Koraunui Community Hub 31 August, 1pm War Memorial Library Get hands-on and make sauerkraut with an experienced fermenter. It’s delicious, nutritious and easy to make!

Spaces are limited. Please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to secure a spot.