Upper Hutt City Library - March 2019

March 2019

Upper Hutt City Libraries

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DATABAS E SPOTLIGHT:

Editor's Note & Database Spotlight

3–5 Notices & Events

6 Librarians' Corner

7 Hot Seats & Programmes

8 Calendar

9 –13 New Titles

14 Library Map

15 –17 Children’s and Teens

18 Heritage Collections

F R ONT C OVE R The Central Library, 844 Fergusson Drive.

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E D ITO R ' S N OTE Tēnā koutou, readers.

Soon we will once again be enjoying our lovely Central Library space! It's been over a year of committed work by your Council and Library staff to make it happen, and we're all so happy to be returning.

Hopefully you feel the same.

I always thought that Library work would be relatively cushy - but every day here there's an incredible passion and work ethic happening behind the scenes.

Check out what your Library staff get up to with our new podcast at: upperhuttlibrary. co.nz/podcast Ngā mihi nui, Simon Hartman

Upper Hutt has a large number of organisations achieving great things on a tight budget. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

We can help you find more money to fund a project or activity thanks to givUs, New Zealand's primary source of funding information for community organisation.

The givUS database offers access to more than 1,290 grants and schemes for communities, volunteer organisations, schools, groups, sport clubs and Iwi. You can find assistance for nearly everything, including operational costs, building redevelopment, project based resources, and more.

You can access givUS from any Library computer/chromebook at: upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/ databases/ And then click the 'GivUS' link.

After specifying where you are based, who you work with, what you do and what you need funding for you will be presented with a list of grants you can apply for.

Are you making a difference in your community? Let GivUS help!

CENTRAL LIBRARY

RE-OPENING! 11 M A RCH 8 44 FERGUSSON DRI VE, UPPER HUTT HOURS Monday, Thursd ay: 9.30am—7pm Tuesday, Wednesday: 9.30am—6. 30pm Friday: 9.30am—5. 30pm Saturday & Sunday: 10am—4pm

POP-UP LIBRARY

CLOSING 5 MARC H, 6 PM Pin e h ave n h o u rs wi l l b e e x te n d e d f ro m 6 — 10 Ma rch: Wedn e s d ay to Fri d ay : 9 . 3 0 a m — 4. 30pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10am — 4pm

The re i s a 2 4 / 7 re tu rn s b i n ava i l a b l e b e h i nd t he C e nt ra l L i bra r y.

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Some of the angular layout has been retained for the original reasons of safety, accessibility, visibility and to enhance the By merging collections, natural lighting from providing attractive the side windows - but displays and enabling the fiction collection more effective will now be easier to browsing through browse alphabetically. layout design we achieved increases With the portable in both visitor and chromebooks replacing lending numbers, our space hungry PCs as well as gaining a we have been able to Be Accessible Gold create an attractive Rating for accessibility. separate space for our However there teens to enjoy, another was feedback from area that we had customers that the received feedback on. fiction collection was The children's space is not easy to navigate. being retained in the With the Central same area, but with Library due to open, a shelving layout that In January 2017 we we have taken the will create an area that made changes to the opportunity to consider minimises the need for layout in response to your feedback and have parents to chase down declining numbers, made changes that will young children going as well as to create make the collection for the door! a safer and more more logical to browse, Hopefully you will attractive layout. In while still maintaining enjoy the other nice the two years prior to the positive changes. spaces that we have this change we had There was also the managed to create a steady decrease in added challenge we can't wait for you both visitor and lending of new fire safety to come and see! numbers. Anecdotally requirements - there we had heard from As always we welcome is now a direct path some customers that your constructive from the centre of the they didn’t feel safe feedback that will be Library to a fire exit, bringing their children through the non-fiction considered for any into the library, they future changes. collection. wanted more quiet Great customer service is about giving our customers choices.

Think about retail spaces – the actual purchase is made at the shop counter but the point of sale is made when product is discovered on the shop floor. Layout and presentation is essential – it is no different for libraries.

Additional factors for us include safety and visibility, natural light, pleasant seating and study spaces, and a logical and easy to follow arrangement of the collections.

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spaces to sit and study, and that some didn’t feel welcome nor encouraged to ask for help.

TO N O M I N AT E V I S I T:

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Book Ten of the

QUBYTE Come and have a relaxed evening in the newly re-opened Central Library with local author Cat Connor, celebrating the launch of book number 10 in her Byte series!

BOOK LAUNCH:

Books available on the night, and a free raffle entry for every attendee.

Friday 22 March 7pm – 8pm Central Library

Refreshments provided.

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We are offering an out of hours viewing of the Central Library for high sensory users that would like to acquaint themselves with the refreshed Library layout, without the distraction of crowds of people and the associated noise.

LOW SENSORY LIBRARY VIEWING

Cat Connor Please contact Mel for details: 04 5272134 mel.tarawhiti@uhcc.govt.nz

Details on request

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S I M ON D e s i g n, C o m m u n i c a t i o n s a n d M a r ke t in g C o o r d in a to r Usually I'm making people write these, so this is a nice change!

I appreciate writing of a satiric nature both silly and 'heavy'.

In younger days you could find me with MAD Magazine - or Heart of Darkness.

I really enjoy selecting graphic novels for the Library, so here are some highlights from that collection: One Punch Man by Makoto Miyazaki does exactly what's on the tin, and defeats everyone and everything with one punch. Fun fights against all manner of villains ensue!

But it has underlying depth - imagine if you are, with little effort, already at the pinnacle of achievement. How will others, who are struggling, react? What do you aim for next?

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Causing a bit of a furore when it won the World Fantasy Award in 1991 (with pictures in it and everything!), Neil Gaiman's The Sandman proves that, no matter the format, touching stories and characters are universal. Vol 6: Fables & Reflections is a collection of short stories that I highly recommend for anyone who's never picked up a graphic novel before.

For fans of deeply irreverent humour the Megg & Mogg series by Simon Hanselmann is about as good as it gets.

A good reminder that our graphic novel collection is an adult collection, the strips often revolve around heavy substance abuse. But without glorification - anxiety and depression are the other key themes.

All Ho t Se a ts a n d pro g ra m m e s are o n h o l d f ro m:

H OT S E ATS

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At the Pop-up Library:

All Ho t Se a ts a n d pro g ra m m e s resume in the Central Library on:

Communit y Law Legal info and advice on accessing free legal services.

Every Monday, 2–3pm

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R EGUL AR P R OG R AM M ES At the Pop-up Library: Baby-wearing Meet Up Share your carriers and experience.

Third Tuesday of the month, 10.30 – 11.30am It's Write Easy It’s write easy to write your own family history. Every Friday, 1.30 – 3pm Family History Group Research your family history with like-minded people. Third Sunday of the month, 1–2pm At HAPAI: Paper Craft Creations Colouring, card making and scrapbooking.

Every Tuesday, 10 –12pm Unscripted Creative and fun theatre for those aged 50+.

Every second Tuesday, 1.30 – 3pm Knit & Knatter Morning tea while knitting or crocheting over a good yarn. Every Thursday, 10 –12pm Upper Hutt Ukes Every Thursday, 5 – 6.30pm At St John's Church hall, Fergusson Drive: Upper Hutt Local History Group Share and enjoy the stories of our ancestors.

Second Wednesday of the month, 1.30 – 3pm

Genealogy Resources and Advice on tracing your family history.

Second Monday of the month, 10am–12pm Housing New Zealand Get information and have your questions and concerns heard.

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 2.30 – 3.30pm Jus tic e of the Peac e JPs available to witness signatures, verify documents and more.

Every Thursday, 10 –11am And every first and third Thursday of the month, 5.30 – 6.30pm Mayor's Clinic Have an informal chat with your Mayor, Wayne Guppy.

Times and dates vary, next clinic: Tuesday 12 March, 10.30 –11.30am Public Trus t Estate planning and asset protection advice for everyone.

Every third Wednesday of the month, 11am–12pm

BOO K C LUBS Book Discussion Group at HAPAI 13 February, theme: Hero(ine) Worship 6 March, theme: Crime pays?

3 April, theme: One of a series More Than Books in the Pop-up Library February: On hold 14 March, theme: Our interests 11 April, theme: Rascals and rogues W W W.U P P E R H U T T L I B R A R Y.C O. N Z

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1.30 –3pm

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5 Tu e s d a y phobia escalates when Paper Craft Creations 10am–12pm stigate animal rights Tiny Tots at Pinehaven 10.30 –11am aboratory monkey.

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Baby Bops Public Trust Housing New Zealand

10.30 –11am 11am–12pm 2.30 –3.30pm

Thursday Justice of the Peace Knit & Knatter Tiny Tots UH Ukes Justice of the Peace

10 –11am 10am–12pm 10.30 –11am 5 – 6.30pm 5.30 – 6.30pm

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Book Launch: Qubyte

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The wedding guest Jonathan Kellerman Connections in death J. D. Robb

FAN TASY

Maybe this time Jill Mansell Secrets at Cedar Cabin Colleen Coble The winter of the witch Katherine Arden The sewing room girl

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Our child of the stars

Sci-Fi

Stephen Cox Died in the wool

Large print myster y

Peggy Ehrhart Lawson's Bend

Outback romance

Nicole Hurley-Moore Pearly Gates : a novel

NZ fic tion

Owen Marshall Endgames

Best selling fanasy author

L. E. Modesitt, Jr. Saving you

If you like Jojo Moyes books

Charlotte Nash One Cornish summer

Just because I love cornwall‌..

Liz Fenwick Zebra : and other stories Debra Adelaide

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Hero dogs Wilma Melville Lunch box : lunch ideas for kids & adults The Australian Women's Weekly The new complete book of selfsufficiency : the classic guide for realists and dreamers John Seymour TO P H O LD S

The boy who followed his father into Auschwitz Jeremy Dronfield

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Maid : hard work, low pay, and a mother's will to survive Stephanie Land Dogs on jumpers Sally Muir W W W.U P P E R H U T T L I B R A R Y.C O. N Z  11

Cleansed & cured Brett Elliott A beer in the Loire : one family's quest to brew British beer in French wine countr y Tommy Barnes Creative watercolor : a step -by-step guide for beginners Ana Calderon I love my dog embroider y : 380 stitch motifs for dog moms and dads Oksana Kokovkina Ver tical vegetables : simple projec ts that deliver more yield in less space Amy Andr ychowicz 12 M A R C H 2 019

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The pacific: In the wake of Captain Cook Sam Neil traces Captain Cook's journey, uncovering stories that still resonate. What did Cook's arrival mean then and now?

The old man with the gun 70 year old Forrest (Rober t Redford) makes a bold escape from San Quentin prison, going on an incredible string of heists.

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A star is born Seasoned musician Jackson (Bradley Cooper) falls in love with struggling ar tist Ally (Lady GaGa).

As her career takes off their relationship breaks down.

The children ac t A High Cour t judge (Emma Thompson) must decide if she should order a life - saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal.

Widows Four thieves are killed in an armed robber y attempt in Chicago. Their widows plan a $5 million heist to clear their husband's debt and so they can plan their own future.

Hunter killer Submarine Captain Joe Glass is on the hunt for a sub in the Arctic Ocean. He soon learns that a secret Russian coup is in the offing, a conspiracy that threatens to dismantle world order.

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HOLIDAY PROGRAMME:

RAINBOW MAGIC 15 - 28 April

Saturday 16 March Come see us on the Mobile Library for Pass the parcel and more!

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LEAVE YOUR MARK ON THE LIBRARY Monday 11 March 3 – 5pm Central Library Come and celebrate the reopening of the Central Library by leaving your mark on the Library. full screen

Trace and decorate your handprint and we will display it in the children's Library.

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C H I LD R EN ' S & TEEN S Aloha!

Firstly, a big well done to everyone that took part in our Summer Reading Programme this year!

We had a whopping 187 kids entries and 60 entries for under 5s. Even our adult readers didn’t do too shabby with 30 entries. It was awesome seeing everyone having fun with reading over the break and working on their activities as a family too, great job!

And thank you to those that came out to an event. We had so much fun playing games, getting creative, and being mad scientists with you! We also had a grand time at our

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big finale party, wrapping up the summer in style with leis and beach game fun and eating waaaay too many cheerios.

Also a huge thank you to all our local sponsors for giving our readers some epic prizes!! We couldn't do it without you:

you sorted with some awesome activities coming up!

And last, but certainly not least, have you James Bennett heard the exciting Panhead Custom Ales news? We’re back Grind in the central library Trudy’s building from 11th Tricky’s Sandwich Co March! Yay! *literally Ekko Naturals screaming* And we Mint Music have loads of epic events planned for We hope you’re all this year as well as settling into the school a new programme year and have enjoyed starting in Term 2 - so your first few weeks watch this space. back. But if you’re already looking forward Your Children’s Team, to the school holidays then we’ve already got Chantel and Chelsea

L E T 'S P L AY BABY BOPS Musical sessions that foster a love of learning through music, rhymes and finger play.

The adventures of Finn Caspian (children)

Wednesdays, 10.30am Yoku's Island Express (PC and consoles)

T I N Y TO T S A fun interactive session where little ones get to explore books, songs and literacy based games.

Mondays, 10.30am Thursdays, 10.30am Tiny Tots at Pinehaven Librar y Tuesdays, 10.30am Runs in the Pop-up Library until 5 March, and in the Central Library from 11 March.

Runs during the school term only.

P J 'S PODCASTS

Fling around an island full of lush environments and colourful inhabitants as its new postmaster, the dung beetle Yoku.

As well as delivering mail you'll be taking on all kinds of quests from the inhabitants - helped along by pinball tracks and flippers!

Although there is no way to get a 'game over' some of the later areas can be frustrating, but all ages will enjoy bouncing around.

This serialized podcast tells the story of an 8-yearold boy living on an interplanetary space station who explores the galaxy and solves mysteries with his friends.

Upper Hutt City Libraries Podcast That's right, our very own little podcast!

In this semi-regular cast we have a casual chat to your librarians and see what they get up to behind the scenes of your busy Library. upperhuttlibrary. co.nz/podcast

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H E R ITAG E C O LLECTI ON S Here’s a great photo from Recollect showing our library building under construction back in 1977. Come check out the local history resources and displays in the Central Library when it re-opens - in our new and expanded Heritage space in the Rotary Lounge. uhcl.recollect.co.nz

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Monday 9.30am—7pm Tuesday 9.30am— 6.30pm Thursday 9.30am— 6.30pm Thursday 9.30am—7pm Friday 9.30am— 5.30pm Saturday 10am— 4pm Sunday 10am— 4pm

Monday 9.30am—7pm Tuesday 9.30am— 6.30pm Thursday 9.30am— 6.30pm Thursday 9.30am—7pm Friday 9.30am— 5.30pm Saturday 10am— 4pm Sunday 10am— 4pm

56 Pinehaven Road 04 528 2208 pinehaven@uhcc.govt.nz Monday 12.30 — 4.30pm Tuesday 9.30am—12.00pm Wednesday 12.30 — 4.30pm Thursday 9.30am—12.00pm Friday 12.30 — 4.30pm Saturday 10.30am—12.30pm Sunday Closed

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