What's On at Hutt City Libraries March 2019

March 2019

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on at Hutt City Libraries

InsideOut Workshops Seaweek - Kaupapa Moana Stories in the Sun

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MAR 6

MAR 3

Family History Open Day

Dr Seuss Day

Sunday 3 March, 12pm-3pm Heritage Centre, Petone Library

Thursday 7 March, 4:30pm War Memorial Library

12pm - Ancestry.com Workshop Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com with our Family History Specialist Tricia Meehan. Book in by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz

Join us for some Seussical stories, activities and crafts as we celebrate the 115th birthday of Dr Seuss!

1pm-3pm - Family & Military History Help Get help with the Hutt Valley Genealogical Society and Jeffrey Russell.

MAR 8

There’ll be green eggs and ham, wild and wonderful creatures, and (of course) the Cat in the Hat!

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CREATIVE WRITING

CAB Migrant Connect

Creative Writing

Friday 8 March, 10:15am War Memorial Library

Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm War Memorial Library

Join our local Citizens Advice Bureau for a session on How to be Safe in NZ: NZ Police.

Have you always wanted to be a poet/ novelist/screen writer/song-writer?

Find out who the NZ Police are and what they do, how to keep safe in NZ, and road safety.

Get inspired and write something new at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth ages 13–21.

We're pleased to have guest writer Catherine Robertson at our session on 22 March!

MAR 11

MAR 12

Being Supportive Parents, Friends and Whānau of Rainbow Young People

Rainbow History

Monday 11 March, 6:30pm War Memorial Library

Join InsideOUT for a chance to learn more about LGBTQIA+ history, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.

Join InsideOUT for a workshop to help parents, friends and whānau better understand their LGBTQIA+ loved ones, as well as the wider rainbow community.

Bring your questions!

Tuesday 12 March, 6:30pm War Memorial Library

This workshop is aimed at young people aged 12-24!

MAR 13

Discover: Minecraft

Hands-on Art Making Classes

Wednesday 13 March, 3:30pm Taita Library

Every Thursday until 4 April, 5pm-7pm Naenae Clubhouse

Get creative and learn the basics of Minecraft in the Library!

Artist Sian Torrington will be working with us to share exciting new ways of creating art. We’ll make art about where we come from, the places we feel at home, and our connection in those places together. For ages 13-18.

New Clubhouse members welcome!

Ages 8-13. Spaces are limited.

Phone 04 560 1094 or chat to staff at Taita Library to book in.

MAR 9-17

Stories in the Sun

Stepping UP Computer Classes

Join library staff for storytelling out in the sun to celebrate Parks Week (9-17 March).

Our FREE computer classes with the 20/20 Trust are back for people with basic, or no computer skills.

Suitable for ages 2 and up, all tamariki should be accompanied by an adult. If the weather isn't looking too good the session will move into the local library.

Classes are available at Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata and War Memorial Libraries.

Some sessions are followed by rock painting. We'll create our own story stones with paint supplied by Resene!

War Memorial Library Tuesday 12 March, 2pm Friday 15 March, 10:30am

Register by phoning 04 570 6633, online at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz, or at your local library.

MAR 16

Walter Nash Centre Courtyard (Taita Library) + rock painting Tuesday 12 March, 11am Naenae Library Wednesday 13 March, 10:30am Wainuiomata Library + rock painting Wednesday 13 March, 10:30am Moera Library + rock painting Wednesday 13 March, 11am Bishop Park (Eastbourne Library) + rock painting Wednesday 13 March, 2pm Petone Library + rock painting Thursday 14 March, 10:30am Speldhurst Park (Stokes Valley Library) Thursday 14 March, 11am

Boomerang Bags Saturday 16 March, 11am-1pm Koraunui Community Hub Ditch those plastic bags and give Boomerang Bags Lower Hutt a hand at their sew-in at the Library.

No skills necessary!

Explore Science at the Library Monday 4 March, 3:30pm Moera Library Kaupapa Moana 2-10 March

Wednesday 6 March, 3:30pm Petone Library Wednesday 13 March, 3:45pm Naenae Library

Seaside Storytime Saturday 2 March, 2pm Petone Settlers Museum We're launching Sea Week with our friends from the Petone Settlers Museum at an all ages storytime by the sea that you can enjoy with the whole whÄ nau.

Project Jonah Saturday 2 March, 1:30pm Petone Library Hear Project Jonah volunteer Cameron Sang talk about whales, dolphins, and what it's like to be a volunteer medic with Project Jonah.

Sea Week Movie Screenings Saturday 2 March, 2pm Wainuiomata Library Saturday 2 March, 3pm Taita Library

Thursday 14 March, 3:45pm War Memorial Library Tamariki can explore seaside science!

Freshwater Connections to Land and Oceans Thursday 7 March, 6pm War Memorial Library Dr. Mike Joy will discuss the importance of the connections between the land and freshwater and why we need to lift our game on protecting all freshwater.

Waterbourne - Beach Clean Up and Storytime Sunday 10 March, 9:30am Bishop Park, 2 Marine Parade Eastbourne Library is kicking-off the Waterbourne Beach Clean Up with a sea-themed storytime. For all ages!

Friday 8 March, 5pm Stokes Valley Library

Ocean Detectives: Tracking Plastic in our Marine Environment

Reo Rangatahi: Save the Turtles

Thursday 14 March, 6:30pm War Memorial Library

Wednesday 6 March, 4:30pm Wainuiomata Library Local rangatahi Ella will explain what's happening to the turtle population and why it's important for us to make sure they don't become extinct.

Plastic waste is a global problem that can destroy marine environments.

Join Cawthron Scientist Heni Unwin to find out how plastics are being digitally tracked on our ocean currents.

Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme

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

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Tuesdays, 10:15am

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

Preschool Storytime

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

Tuesdays, 11am

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Tuesdays, 10:30am

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Thursdays, 10:30am

War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive

Fridays, 3:30pm

Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.

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4 Mar, 10:30am

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6 Mar, 1:30pm

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24 Mar, 3pm-6pm

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7 Mar, 10:30am

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Activity Thursday

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

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Thursday, 3:30pm

After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi Drawing, sports, zines and more! There's something on everyday after school!

Eastbourne Library

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28 Mar, 7pm

Book Groups

Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups.

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7 Mar, 10:30am

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10 Mar, 2:30pm 20 Mar, 1:30pm

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7 Mar, 3:45pm

Make amazing Lego builds at the library! Ages 5+

Bob Scott Retirement Village 27 Mar, 10:30am

Tamariki can chill out and do something creative!

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Lego Legends

Stokeswood Rest Home 12 Mar, 1:30pm

Art & Craft Fridays

Book Talks

Tabletop Games

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An hour long monthly group for kids who love reading!

Ages 9-12 W 12 Mar, 4pm

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

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Inklings

Moera Library

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18 Mar, 7pm

Lego for Adults

Come along and play like a kid at our special Lego session just for adults!

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Writers' Table

Meet-up with other writers and would-be writers to share experiences and information.

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13 Mar, 7pm Naenae Library

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Regular Events & Services Nash Knitters

Community knitting for St Matthews Food Bank and Op Shop.

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Fridays, 1pm

Matinee Movie at the Hub Enjoy a movie on the big screen with others in the 50+ age range. Screening this month: The Guernsey Literary 14 Mar, 1pm

21 Feb, 10:30am

20 Mar, 10am

Bring Your Baby Movie

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

7 Mar, 10am

Senior Morning Tea

Petone Library

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Sundays, 1:30pm

Colour away your afternoon!

Materials supplied to get you started. Contact Julie on 04 566 2006 for more info.

Sundays, 2pm-4pm

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

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Tuesdays, 11am

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Tuesdays, 2pm

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7 & 21 Mar, 2pm

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

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20 Mar, 10am-11am

Stokes Valley Library

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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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4 Mar, 1pm

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2 Mar, 12pm

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14 Mar, 1pm

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27 Mar, 1pm-2pm

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19 Mar, 7pm

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29 Mar, 2pm

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Family History Drop-in

Thumbs UP

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

6 Mar, 10am

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

Community Law Clinics

Enjoy a cuppa and a classic movie on the big screen.

In March we’re watching High Society [G].

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Fridays, 2pm

Crafty Volunteers

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Silver Screen

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Colouring In

Come along for a chat and a cuppa before watching a movie.

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

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Seniors Movie

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Fridays, 12:30pm-2pm

Craft and Chat

Work on your tāniko weaving in good company.

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

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Tuesdays, 1pm

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Koraunui Crafters

Taita Library

Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop in!

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13 Mar, 1pm-2:30pm

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20 Mar, 1pm-2:30pm

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21 Mar, 1pm-2:30pm

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

3 Mar, 1pm-3pm P 6 & 20 Mar, 10am-12pm

Scrabble Club

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

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T Walter Nash Centre

Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm

Wainuiomata Library

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MAR 27

Kids Yoga in the Library

Active Exercise for All

Wednesday 27 March, 3:45pm Petone Library

Thursdays, 1pm War Memorial Library

Join Jeanne from Kula Kids Yoga at this FREE yoga taster class for tamariki aged 5-10.

Exercise class for seniors. All welcome!

Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in

Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination.

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