What's On at Hutt City Libraries - August

AUGUST 2020

what's

on at Hutt City Libraries

Family History Month National Poetry Day Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

*NEW* Act One Drama

Bring your friends and your competitive edge along to InsideOUT's Scavenger Hunt for LGBTQI+ youth! You'll get the chance to search through some great rainbow stories, answer questions about them, and win awesome prizes – including Lighthouse Cinema tickets and Unity Books and Hell Pizza vouchers.

Exercise your imagination! Join us at this weekly group for fun drama games and writing challenges!

10+ years

War Memorial Library Saturday, 22 August, 2–4pm

You need to register your team (can be any number of people that's two or more!) at bit.ly/ RainbowBookHunt before 3pm on Friday 21 August. There'll be questions involving drawing and finding clues on certain pages - so you don't have to have heaps of book knowledge to have fun and win prizes!

The event will be on the third floor of the War Memorial Library, accessible via ramp and lift.

Contact rosie@insideout.org.nz with any questions. For ages 13-18

Wainuomata Library Saturdays 2–4pm

How to Slay a Dragon

War Memorial Library Wednesday 26 August, 3.30pm Calling all brave and cunning 5-10 year-olds! Bring your imagination, a riddle or a joke and learn to destroy dastardly fire-breathing dragons!

National Poetry Day New Zealand's National Poetry Day (August 21) is an 'unofficial' celebration for 2020, but we're still enthusiastically taking part, with a series of events across our libraries on the surrounding days!

Preschool Poetry Storytime

Celebrate Poetry Day with your little ones at Storytime! Ages 2-5 Wainuomata: Tuesday 11 August, 10.30am Taita: Tuesday 18 August, 11am Naenae: Weds 19 August, 10.30am Moera: Weds 19 August, 11am Petone: Thurs 20 August, 10.30am War Memorial Library: Friday 21 August, 10.30am

Rhyme Time

Naenae Library Monday 17-Thursday 20 August, 3.45pm Create a poem or two in this great warm-up event for National Poetry Day. Drop in after school every day from 17–20 August and use our activities to get inspired! Selected poems will then be displayed on our Poetry Board. Ages 8+

Poetry Movie

Petone Library Thursday 20 August, 11am Come and join us for a special movie! All ages welcome

Painless Poetry Workshop

Koraunui Stokes Valley Library Thursday 20 August, 4.30—6.30pm A writing workshop that makes poetry easy to understand. You will learn about different genres of poetry and writing techniques that make poetry such a powerful genre of writing. You will have a chance to write your own sonnet, haiku and limerick. (Adults and children 10+)

National Poetry Day

Koraunui Stokes Valley Library Friday 21 August We will be celebrating with poetry all day throughout the Hub!

Poetry Evening with Bea Joblin Naenae Library Friday 21 August, 6pm

Join us for a fun evening of poetry!

Bring your favourite poem to share or discover new favourites.

Participate in collaborative poetrywriting. Our MC for the night is actress, writer and director Bea Joblin! Families welcome; feel free to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the library. Tea and coffee provided.

Poetry Movie

Naenae Library Saturday 22 August, 2pm Come and join us for a special movie! Ages 13+

CAB Migrant Connect

New to the Disability World

Workshop with CAB Lower Hutt.

If you're new to New Zealand, or need support getting settled, we’re here to help. Our friendly volunteers are specially trained to provide an independent, confidential and free service.

Life Unlimited supports people access services, equipment and information to allow them to be part of their community, no matter their disability need.

War Memorial Library Wednesday 5 August, 10.15am

Growing and Using Herbs to Enhance Your Health War Memorial Library Wednesday 12 August, 2pm

Maree Murphy is a medical herbalist from Lower Hutt. She grows herbs and makes her own herbal products. Come along and learn how you can use your own garden and kitchen to utilise herbs for your health.

The talk will be followed by a question and answer session.

War Memorial Library Thursday 13 August, 10am

Join us for an introduction to the disability sector in Hutt Valley, for children and adults who are disabled and under the age of 65.

Nurture our Tamariki Taita Library Friday 28 August, 6-8pm

This workshop with Sarah Best from the Brainwave Trust helps parents, caregivers and whānau understand what children need for the best start in life. Providing practical advice about what really matters in the early years, the session will support parents and whānau to make positive choices for their tamariki.

The workshop will also cover upto-date research from multiple disciplines including neuroscience, attachment, genetics, psychology and infant/child mental health.

To provide us with an indication of numbers, please RSVP to LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz or contact Taita Library.

Cook Island Language Week We're celebrating Cook Island Language Week from Sunday 2 to Saturday 8 August with events, activities and displays across our libraries and online!

Tivaevae Creation

Moera Library 4-6 August, 3-4.30pm Have a go at this form of quilting unique to the Cook Islands

Pasifika Nukunuku

Koraunui Stokes Valley Library Thursday 6 August, 10—11am Our playgroup/minimovers session will have a Cook Islands flavour – with special guests!

Cook Islands Storytime

Koraunui Stokes Valley Library Thursday 6 August, 11—11.30am Hear some traditional Cook Islands myths and legends as well as other exciting stories!

Family History Month 2020 August is Family History Month at Hutt City Libraries! Our heritage team are overseeing a fascinating programme of events, talks and workshops to show how you can make the most of library resources to discover your family's past.

Becoming a Local Historian Petone Library Tuesday 11 August, 11am-1pm Local author of Publicans of the Port Nicholson District Hilda McDonnell will speak about her historical research work and her books.

Hutt Valley branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists Petone Library Sunday 2 August, 1-3pm Wednesday 5 August, 10am12pm, Wednesday 19 August, 10am-12pm Regular family history help sessions with from local experts

Ancestry.com Workshop War Memorial Library Thursday 6 August, 5.15pm Learn how to navigate this popular family history database with Tricia! Book a place with us at the library or via the Hutt City Libraries Facebook event.

Family History Resources Moera Library Tuesday 4 August, 2-3pm Drop-in session with family history specialist Tricia Meehan - learn how to research your whakapapa/ancestors!

Family History Drop-in Wednesday 12 August, 1-2.30pm Naenae Library Regular family history help session with Tricia

Heritage talk: British Newspaper Archive Workshop Wainuiomata Library Saturday 15 August, 2pm-3.30pm Find your way around the British Newspaper Archive with a New Zealand focus! This database includes newspapers from England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland from the 1700s.

Celebrating Family History Month Koraunui Stokes Valley Library Sunday 16 August, 2-3.30pm Join us for an introductory talk followed by a family history workshop. Hear about a few family history research success stories and have a go researching your whakapapa/family tree!

Findmypast Workshop Taita Library Wednesday 19 August, 1-2.30pm Learn how to search the Findmypast database and trace your whakapapa/ancestors with Tricia. Basic computer skills needed. Book a place with us at the library or via the Hutt City Libraries Facebook event.

Family History Drop-in Eastbourne Library Thursday 20 August, 1-2.30pm Regular family history help session with Tricia

Senior Social Group Petone Library Monday 31 August, 12pm Library specialist Tricia will talk about researching your ancestors and help with your research.

Bring family photos and share your stories!

Regular Events & Services Book Talks

Silver Screen

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3 August, 10:30am

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5 August, 1.30pm

WM 19 August, 10am

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7 August, 10.30am

Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction

WM 27 August, 10.30am

Book Groups

Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups E

5 August, 11am

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6 August, 10.30am

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13 August, 10.30am

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9 August, 2.30pm 19 August, 1.30pm

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17 August, 1pm

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17 August, 7pm

Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen

Ready. Steady. Balance.

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

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Tuesdays, 1pm

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Mondays, 11am

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Fridays, 11am

Steady As You Go

Gentle, peer-led exercise, proven to increase balance, strength and mobility, with Age Concern. Entry by Koha.

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Writers' Table

Meet-up with other writers to share experiences and info WM 20 August, 5pm

Play one-hour games with others. All ages welcome

Mondays, 1.30pm Wednesdays, 12pm

Craft Groups T W

Scrabble Club

13 August, 10.30am

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Nash Knitters Tuesdays, 1pm Social Craft Group Thursday 2pm Koraunui Crafters Fridays, 12:30pm

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Craft and Chat Fridays, 2pm

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Crafty Volunteers Saturdays, 2pm

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

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Sunday Knitting Group Sundays, 1.30pm

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Craft Group Sundays, 1pm Colouring In Sundays, 2pm

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Fridays, 2-4:30pm

Senior Social Group

31 August, 12pm

Petone Library

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Stokes Valley Library

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Taita Library

Family History

Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history 2 August, 1-3pm P 5 & 19 August, 10am12pm

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

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12 August, 1-2.30pm

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19 August, 1-2.30pm

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20 August, 1-2.30pm

Justices of the Peace

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

1 August, 12pm

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3 August, 1pm

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26 August, 1pm

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28 August, 2pm

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Thursdays, 2pm

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

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Tuesdays, 2pm

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Wednesdays, 11am

SeniorNet Social Morning WM 28 August, 10am Wainuiomata Library

T Walter Nash Centre W Wainuiomata Community Hub

Regular Events & Services Bricks & Pieces

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+ 13 August, 3:30pm T 29 August, 2pm

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

Mondays, 10am

Mondays, 10am WM Mondays, 11am Wednesdays, 2:15pm N

Mondays, 10:30am

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Tuesdays, 10:30am Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am

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Tuesdays, 10:15am

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Wednesdays, 11am

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Thursdays, 10:30am

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4 August, 2pm

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13 August, 3:45pm

WM 21 August, 3:45pm

Wednesdays, 3:30pm

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3 August, 3.30pm

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Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am

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Tuesdays, 3.45pm

After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi

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Wednesdays, 11am

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Wednesdays, 10am

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Thursdays, 10:30am

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Thursdays, 11am

Thursdays, 3:30pm

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Weekdays, 3:30pm

After-school Activities

Games, technology, arts and so much more! Ages 5-18

WM Fridays, 10:30am

Rip, Snip and Create!

Something different every Thursday during school term!

Games, sports, and more!

Wednesdays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10.30am

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Weekdays, 3:30pm

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Weekdays, 3pm

Art & Craft Fridays

Unleash your inner artist as we explore story with fun, creative and collaborative activities

Regular group for ages 9-12, exploring books and beyond!

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Inklings–Reboot

Wednesdays, 3:30pm

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Tuesdays, 11am

Sundays, 11am

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Preschool Storytime

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30 August, 2pm

Activity Thursday

Tuesdays, 10:30am

Bring friends and whānau to play our awesome selection of games, or bring your own!

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Bob Scott Retirement Village 26 August, 10.30am

A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years

Tabletop Games

Kids' Book Group

Chat about books, play games & create! Ages 8-12 P

8 August, 2pm

Creative Writing

Get inspired at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth aged 13–21. Does not run during school holidays.

WM Fridays, 4:30-6pm

Music with Thumbs UP

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

20 August, 10am

Tamariki can chill out and do something creative!

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Fridays, 3:30pm

WM 13 August, 3.45

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War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive

Eastbourne Library

E 38 Rimu Street

Moera Library

M 107 Randwick Crescent

Naenae Library

N 341 Cambridge Terrace

Computer Classes @ Hutt City Libraries Hutt City Libraries will be running Stepping UP and Better Digital Futures computer classes in conjunction with DIAA (Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa) from mid-August!

Stepping UP classes support adults with limited knowledge of computers to build their digital skills in small easy steps. The programme is for anyone wanting basic computer knowledge who wishes to develop digital skills relevant to their work and life.

Better Digital Futures supports seniors (people aged 65+) seeking help in going online. Participants choose one of four pathways to learn new skills and build confidence with computers and the internet.

Please check on our website or in our libraries for dates and times.

How to Soup 1—16 August

Winter is here and what better way to be comforted than with a bowl of your favourite soup?

Whether or not your feeling under the weather, a hearty helping of soup helps you stay warm and cosy during the colder months.

Vist the 'How to Soup in the Hutt' page of huttvalleynz.com to discover a bowlful of events and find a Lower Hutt cafĂŠ to beat the winter blues with a delicious soup.

Competition!

Share your best soup recipe with us

Before I Die This initiative by Te Omanga Hospice aims to explore our hopes and fears about life and death.

Boards will be displayed at sites around Lower Hutt for anyone to write what they would like to do before they die on it.

At the end of each week, the board will be photographed and the hospice will report back to the local community.

Examples of how these boards have been done before can be found at beforeidieproject.com/walls.

Pick up a form at your local Hutt City Libraries branch or download from our website, and get designing your soup!

The boards will be at:

Your creation could be selected to be made by a local cafe. Good luck!

War Memorial Library 10-16 August

Petone Library 3-9 August

Wainuiomata Community Hub 17-23 August

Coming up! September at Hutt City Libraries

Bee Aware Month New Zealand Sign Language Week (21-27 September) WELLUG Brick Show (26-27 September) Tonga Language Week (6-12 September) Tuvalu Language Week (September 273 October)