What's On at Hutt City Libraries - September

SEPTEMBER 2020

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MÄ ori Language Week Bee Aware Month Brainwave Trust Workshops

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September means...

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week!

Baby Bounce and Pre-School Storytime sessions at all of our libraries will involve bilingual stories, songs and rhymes during 14–20 September.

We will have Hutt City Libraries' very own Māori language game, KupuTupu, available in our libraries, as well as the chance to play Mū Tōrere and other ngā tākaro Māori.

Also celebrating in September:

Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e Lea FakaTonga | Tongan Language Week (6–12 September)

Vaiaso Ote 'Gana Tuvalu | Tuvalu Language Week (27 September–3 October)

Keep an eye out on social media and at your local library for displays, activities and materials exploring the Tongan and Tuvaluan languages.

New Zealand Sign Language Week 21-27 September Storytime: Sign Language Wainuiomata Library, Tuesday 22 September, 10.30am Eastbourne Library, Wednesday 23 September, 10am Help us celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week! Bring along your tamariki for this special story time. For ages 2+ PLUS: Look out for information about free NZ Sign Language Taster Classes for adults taking place towards the end of the month!

It's Spring!

Naenae Library Wednesday 2 September, 3.30pm Join us after school to collage a colourful flower poster and celebrate the arrival of spring!

Wellington Brick Show 26–27 September

Win Wellington Brick Show tickets!

We have one family pass to give away from each of our libraries.

Choose a minifigure and theme, and build a mini LEGO© world around them! We'll be looking to host some workshops and special Bricks & Pieces sessions to help you with your competition entries.

There may even be some special guests joining in! For ages 5+ For full competition and event details please check our website and social media pages, or see posters at your local library.

International Dot Day

Naenae Library Saturday 12 September, 11am Every September 15ish is International Dot Day. People all around the world celebrate creative expression, inspired by Peter H Reynolds' picture book, The Dot. Come and help us design some spotty animals!

Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl! *NEW*

Movie Afternoons

Naenae Library Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm Join us for a fantastic free film screening, every weekend afternoon! Sit back and relax with friends and whānau.

Naenae Library Sunday 13 September, 2pm

Celebrate Roald Dahl's birthday with us – make a fantastic origami Mr Fox or an Enormous Crocodile!

Brainwave Trust Workshops Nurture our Tamariki

Koraunui Stokes Valley Library Monday 14 September, 6-8pm Sarah Best helps parents, caregivers and whānau understand what children need for the best start in life, utilising up-to-date research from multiple disciplines including neuroscience, genetics, psychology and mental health.

Lower Hutt: A Very Concise History

Wainuiomata Library Saturday 19 September, 2pm This presentation from Clark Stiles, Heritage Specialist at Hutt City Libraries, will cover the area’s history from the time of earliest habitation to the present.

Local Politics in Lower Hutt

Unravelling the Adolescent Brain

Catch up with Campbell

War Memorial Library Saturday 19 September, 2-4pm

War Memorial Library Thursday 3 September, 1pm

Understand the changes happening in the adolescent brain and the contribution of relationships and social environment to development through these years. This session will support parents and whānau to make positive choices for their rangatahi.

Drop-in session with the Mayor.

(This may become a virtual session if we remain at Level 2)

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

Hutt South Electoral Forum

War Memorial Library Wednesday 16 September, 6pm An opportunity to meet the candidates and hear the parties’ platforms. It is also a chance to discuss local and national issues, especially those concerning local and Pasifika communities.

Author Talk - Vivienne Lingard

Bright Brains on Wings

Vivienne describes the origins of The (almost) true story of a man called Jack; from a brief discussion with her daughter, to the development of a narrative about her father and family in the Hutt Valley through the 1950s and 60s.

Join Dr Elodie Urlacher from the Environmental Protection Authority and discover the impact of bee research on our understanding of brains and neuroscience.

Naenae Library Monday 21 September, 1pm

"My father died not knowing his grandchildren. I wanted them to know he was the most entrepreneurial, artistic, funny, hard-working man, who loved life. He developed his own book stalls and ran a book shop and a travelling library service. In essence, a character, and why I decided to make him one in his own story."

Books on Wednesday

Eastbourne Library Wednesday 2 September, 11am This month we will be joined by Hutt City Libraries' very own Philip Casey who will be sharing a selection of new non-fiction titles from our collection.

War Memorial Library Wednesday 23 September, 6pm

Inklings

Eastbourne Library Monday 7 September, 3.30pm Join us for a special Bee Aware Month session of Inklings. We are going to explore the apian world, create a bee hotel for you to take home, and plant some Sunflower seeds for our bees! For ages 10+

Movie Night: More Than Honey Eastbourne Library Friday 25 September, 6pm

Bring along your whÄ nau and a picnic dinner and join us! This documentary unvovers the threats bees face and underlines their importance to our survival.

Regular Events & Services Book Talks

Silver Screen

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7 September, 10:30am

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2 September, 1.30pm

WM 16 September, 10am

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4 September, 10.30am

Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction

WM 24 September, 10.30am

Book Groups

Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups E

2 September, 11am

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3 September, 10.30am

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10 September, 10.30am

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16 September, 1.30pm

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21 September, 1pm

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21 September, 7pm

Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen 10 September, 10.30am

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

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Meet-up with other writers to share experiences and info WM 17 September, 5pm

Play one-hour games with others. All ages welcome

Mondays, 1.30pm Wednesdays, 12pm

Craft Groups T W

Scrabble Club

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Nash Knitters Tuesdays, 1pm Social Craft Group Thursdays, 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

28 September, 12pm

Petone Library

P 7A Britannia Street

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

Ready. Steady. Balance.

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

Writers' Table

Family History

Stokes Valley Library

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Taita Library

2 & 16 Sept, 10am 6 September, 1pm

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

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9 September, 1pm

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16 September, 1pm

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17 September, 1pm

Justices of the Peace

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

5 September, 12pm

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7 September, 1pm

WM Wednesdays, 11.30am N

23 September, 1pm

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25 September, 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 25 September, 10am Wainuiomata Library

T Walter Nash Centre W Wainuiomata Community Hub

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+

Tabletop Games

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

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10 September, 3.30pm 26 September, 2pm

Mondays, 10am WM Mondays, 11am Wednesdays, 2.15pm

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10 September, 3.45pm

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Mondays, 10.30am

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27 September, 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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Wednesdays, 3.30pm

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7 September, 3.30pm

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Tuesdays, 10.15am

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Tuesdays, 3.45pm

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Wednesdays, 11am

Fridays, 3.45pm Saturdays, 11am

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Thursdays, 10.30am

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Mondays, 10am

WM 18 September, 3.45pm

Activity Thursday

Something different every Thursday during school term!

Preschool Storytime

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Tuesdays, 10.30am

After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi

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Tuesdays, 11am

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Wednesdays, 10.30am Saturdays, 10.30am

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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

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

Thursdays, 3.30pm

Games, sports, and more!

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Weekdays, 3:30pm

After-school Activities

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

WM Fridays, 10.30am

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

War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive

Inklings–Reboot

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

Kids' Book Group

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

12 September, 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

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Weekdays, 3.30pm

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Weekdays, 3pm

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Tamariki can chill out and do something creative!

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Fridays, 3.30pm

WM 10 September, 3.45pm

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Sundays, 11am

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

Art & Craft Fridays

Rip, Snip and Create!

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Eastbourne Library

E 38 Rimu Street

Moera Library

16 September, 10am

Please note: All programmes and events are subject to change, depending on Alert Level, government guidance and health and safety considerations

M 107 Randwick Crescent

Naenae Library

N 341 Cambridge Terrace

Please note: All programmes and events are subject to change, depending on Alert Level, government guidance and health and safety considerations *NEW DATE* How to Slay a Dragon

War Memorial Library Wednesday 23 September, 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!

Coming up! School Holidays at Hutt City Libraries We're lining up a fantastic programme for the spring school holidays, with family-friendly fun and events for tamariki taking place across all our libraries.

Look out for a special edition of the What's On guide, covering all holiday events and activities, coming out later in September.