What's On at Hutt City Libraries September 2019

SEPTEMBER 2019

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Heritage Month Hutt Valley’s role in NZ popular music from the 50s to 80s 12 September, 6:30pm War Memorial Library Chris Bourke, an experienced journalist and writer with a strong interest in music and music history, will talk us through the Hutt Valley’s role in popular music.

Lower Hutt Women in WWI 13 September, 1pm Eastbourne Library Join Jeffrey Russell to follow the stories of three women from Lower Hutt (the two Bell sisters and Marie Werder), concentrating on their lives overseas during WWI.

Ivor Montagu: Pioneer of Silent Cinema 17 September, 1:30pm Walter Nash Centre Ivor Montagu was an English aristocrat, a rebel, and, in the words of film producer Michael Balcon, "one of the first real intellectual artists of the cinema".

Hear from Dr Russell Campbell about this fascinating film-maker followed by an excerpt from the film Blue Bottles.

180th anniversary of the Arrival of the Tory 20 September, 11am Petone Settlers Museum The first New Zealand Company ship, the Tory, arrived in Wellington on 20 September 1839. On board were representatives of the New Zealand Company, sent to prepare the way for the settlements that became Lower Hutt and Wellington.

Find out more about the Tory on its anniversary with our Heritage Specialist, Clark Stiles!

A History of Stokes Valley 21 September, 1pm Koraunui Community Hub Our Heritage Specialist, Clark Stiles, will take you through the history of this suburb using the timeline installed in the Hub.

May you live in interesting times: A look back at the year 1989 28 September, 2pm Wainuiomata Community Hub For many of us, 1989 was like yesterday. It was an interesting time - the end of the Cold War, governments toppling, and locally Wainuiomata became part of Hutt City. Wainuiomata Historical Society President, Gavin Wallace, will share his living memories of the momentous year!

ON S ' T A WH ENIORS FOR S HE S TO T EVENT GAMES P U D LEA IONAL R REG SENIO

Senior Builds

Ready. Steady. Balance.

2 September, 1:30pm Naenae Library 20 September, 11am Moera Library

Tuesdays, 1pm Naenae Library Wednesdays, 11am Petone Library (starts 25 Sept) Thursdays, 1pm War Memorial Library

Using LEGO to build 3D creations is a great way to stimulate the brain, improve dexterity and have fun.

Rummy-O 1 & 3 September, 2pm Koraunui Community Hub Derived from the card game Rummy, Rummy-O uses tiles. Give it a go!

Scrabble Club 13 September, 10:30am–12:30pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm Eastbourne Library Scrabble keeps your mind nimble.

Come along and play Scrabble with others in the Library!

Special Knitting Circle 14 September, 10am–1pm Wainuiomata Community Hub

Robot Basics for Seniors 23 September, 1:30pm Naenae Library 24 September, 10:30am War Memorial Library Connect with your grandchildren by trying our cute and easy-to-use robots: Bee-Bots and Ozobots.

Exercise class for seniors to improve stability, balance and coordination.

Kaumatua (Seniors) Movies 12 September, 11am Naenae Library 18 September, 10am War Memorial Library 19 September, 10:30am Walter Nash Centre 19 September, 1pm Koraunui Community Hub 20 September, 1:30pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Enjoy a cuppa in the Library and watch a movie from our collection.

Senior Morning Tea 4 September, 10am War Memorial Library 30 September, 11:30am Petone Library Get together and share stories and memories over a cup of tea!

For more events leading up to the Senior Regional Games visit us online at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz or chat to staff at your local library.

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Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Oracle Bone Scripture

Diary of a Library Kid

1 September, 2:30pm War Memorial Library

If Wimpy Kid or Dorky Girl has taught us anything, it's that a kid needs a good diary!

Oracle bone scripture (甲骨文) is the earliest known form of Chinese writing dating back to 1200BC. Join Yu-Mei Lin for a chance to practice the writing yourself. All ages welcome.

International Dot Day 14 September, 11am Naenae Library Can we make enough dots to cover our big red chair?

Take inspiration from Yayoi Kusama and get totally dotty with us to celebrate International Dot Day.

Stepping UP Computer Classes

19 September, 4pm-5pm War Memorial Library

Come and create your own and discover why they're so important.

Ages 7-12. Parents can come too (we guess...)

Mental Health Awareness Week Storytime 21 September, 11am Naenae Library Start the weekend with a selection of mindful stories and relaxing colouring in for all ages.

Your Core is More than Your Pelvic Floor 21 September, 12pm Petone Library

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

Learn how to be positive about your pelvic health at this FREE educational and practical session for women, run by Jennifer Dutton a qualified physiotherapist.

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

Spaces limited. Book in by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz.

Kia Kaha te Reo Māori Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 9-15 September Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Māori Language Week

10–16 Mahuru 2018

10–16 September 2018

www.tewikiotereomaori.nz

www.maorilanguageweek.nz

Pūtake o Te Maunga 10 September, 12pm War Memorial Library Learn about the cultural significance of mihi and pepeha, and how to write and give your own pepeha with Whaea Rina Kerei. Spaces limited. Book in by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme 9 September, 10:30am Naenae Library A half-hour of songs, rhymes and fingerplays especially for your pēpi aged 0-2 years.

Taniwha Preschool Storytime 11 September, 10:30am Naenae Library An extra special Taniwha storytime for your tamariki!

Te wiki o te reo Māori at Koraunui Community Hub

Celebrate with us in the Hub from 9-13 September. We'll have a range of things on each day from 3-4pm, so you and your whānau can “Kia kaha ki te reo Maori”.

For more events on during Te wiki o te reo Māori check our website and Facebook!

Panel Discussion: Electric Vehicles – the positives and negatives 19 September, 6:30pm War Memorial Library The climate is changing and people around the world are being called to take actions to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Are EVs the way to go? Join us for a panel discussion about EVs, its effects on climate change, the environment, and human rights.

Plan & Prepare with WREMO 12 September, 12pm-1pm Petone Library 13 September, 10am-11am Moera Library 17 September, 4pm-5pm Eastbourne Library 18 September, 6:30pm-7:30pm War Memorial Library Not sure about your next step towards being better prepared for an emergency in Wellington?

A Plan & Prepare Class is for you!

Make sure you register at http://bit.ly/HuttPlanPrepare

You can now access Story Box Library for FREE! Watch celebrated stories read aloud by favourite storytellers from Australia and New Zealand!

Visit https://storyboxlibrary.com.au/libraries and enter your Library card number to get reading.

28 September - 12 October

school holiday events Journey to the library and explore your wildest imagination these school holidays!

Events are aimed at school-aged tamariki and their whÄ nau.

For information on school holidays events at Hutt City Libraries visit library.huttcity.govt.nz/schoolholidays.

Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme

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

Bricks & Pieces

Make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+

Book Talks

Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.

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12 Sept, 3:30pm 28 September, 2pm

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

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12 Sept, 3:45pm

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Mondays, 10:30am

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29 Sept, 2pm

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

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Wednesdays, 3:30pm

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Fridays, 3:30pm

Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups.

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Tuesdays, 10:15am

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Fridays, 3:45pm

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4 Sept, 11am

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Wednesdays, 11am

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5 Sept, 10:30am

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Thursdays, 10:30am

Board games, Xbox, and crafts! Does not run during school holidays.

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8 Sept, 2:30pm 18 Sept, 1:30pm

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12 Sept, 10:30am

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16 Sept, 1pm

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16 Sept, 7pm

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Mondays, 10am

WM 20 Sept, 3:45pm

Activity Thursday

Stokeswood Rest Home 10 Sept, 1:30pm Bob Scott Retirement Village 25 Sept, 10:30am

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays, 3:30pm

After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi

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

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Tuesdays, 11am

Games, sports, zines and more! Does not run during school holidays.

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Tuesdays, 10:30am

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Wednesdays, 10:30am

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Wednesdays, 11am

After-school Events

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Wednesdays, 2pm

Papercraft, games, art and more! For ages 5-18. Does not run during school holidays.

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Thursdays, 11am

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Thursdays, 10:30am

Weekdays, 3:30pm

Art & Craft Fridays

WM Fridays, 10:30am

Twilight Tales

Weekdays, 3:30pm

Pyjamas are welcome at this weekly storytime for ages 2-7 and their families.

Tamariki can chill out and do something creative!

Does not run during school holidays.

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Fridays, 3:30pm

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War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive

Eastbourne Library

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Moera Library

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2 Sept, 10:30am

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4 Sept, 1:30pm

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5 Sept, 10:30am

WM 26 Sept, 7pm

Book Groups

Tabletop Games

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

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5 Sept, 3:45pm

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Saturdays, 11am

Kids Yoga

Free taster class for ages 5-10. Book in at http://bit.ly/NaenaeYoga N

25 Sept, 3:45pm

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

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26 Sept, 10am

Naenae Library

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Regular Events & Services Seniors' Movies

Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen.

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19 Sept, 10:30am

Senior Morning Tea

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

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30 Sept, 11:30am

Ready. Steady. Balance.

Craft Groups

Justices of the Peace

Nash Knitters T Tuesdays, 1pm Social Craft Group W Thursday 2pm-4pm Koraunui Crafters S Fridays, 12:30pm-2pm Craft and Chat N Fridays, 2pm Sunday Knitting Group T Sundays, 10am Crafty Volunteers WM Sundays, 1:30pm Colouring In WM Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Scrabble Club

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Help With Family History

Tuesdays, 1pm

WM Thursdays, 1pm

Creative Writing

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

WM Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm

Writers' Table

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

WM 11 Sept, 7pm

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2 Sept, 1pm-2pm

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7 Sept, 12pm-1pm

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12 Sept, 1pm-2pm

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25 Sept, 1pm-2pm

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27 Sept, 2pm-3pm

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Thursdays, 2pm-3pm

Community Law Clinics

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

Does not run during school holidays.

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

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

Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm

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

1 Sept 1pm-3pm P 4 & 18 Sept, 10am-12pm

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

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11 Sept, 1pm-2:30pm

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17 Sept, 1pm-2:30pm

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18 Sept, 1pm-2:30pm

CAB Newcomers Forum

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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Thursdays, 10am

Thumbs UP

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

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18 Sept, 10am-11am

Stepping UP Computer Classes FREE Computer Classes with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa. Spaces limited. To secure a spot phone 04 570 6633 or visit your local library for more information.

WM 13 Sept, 10am-12pm

Petone Library

P 7A Britannia Street

Stokes Valley Library

S Koraunui Community Hub

Taita Library

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Wainuiomata Library

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Lantern Making for Ara Mai! Te Whiti Riser Night Walk 6 September, 3:30pm 21 September, 2pm Walter Nash Centre 7 & 14 September, 1pm Petone Library 9 September, 3:30pm Moera Library 10 September, 3:30pm-5pm Naenae Library 11 September, 3:30pm War Memorial Library 14 September, 1pm-3pm Koraunui Community Hub 19 September, 3:45pm Eastbourne Library 20 September, 3:30pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Design a panel for our lanterns that will help light up the path at the Te Whiti Riser Night Walks on 27 & 28 September!

All materials provided, no skills necessary. All ages welcome!

Film Screening: More Than Honey 14 September, 2pm War Memorial Library Join us during Bee Aware Month to watch this doco featuring beekeepers, scientists and others discussing the world's declining bee population and what it may mean for modern society.

Grab a wild-flower seed pack after the movie thanks to Apiculture NZ (limited availability!)

Beeswax Wraps and Snack Bags 7 September, 2pm War Memorial Library Come celebrate the little guys and make an all-natural beeswax wrap and a snack pack during Bee Aware Month.

This practical workshop will give you tips and tricks on how you can help with bee conservation and provide you with a waste free solution - choosing to refuse single-use plastics.

Spaces limited. Book in by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz.