Upper Hutt City Library - September 2017

Upper Hut t Cit y Librar y

NEWSLETTER September 2 017

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New Hot Seat

M u l t i c u l t u r a l We e k

M ā o r i L a n g u a g e We e k

Life Unlimited: Local Area Coordination is joining us to provide advice and support for people with disabilities and their whanau.

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Come experience Japan, Aotearoa, China and the Middle East in Upper Hutt during the last week of September.

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Kia Ora Te Reo Māori!

Check out our fun activities for the family in collaboration with Ōrongomai Marae.

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CONTENTS

D ATA B A S E H I G H L I G H T: E B O O K S A N D A U D I O B O O K S

2 Database Highlight and New Hot Seat 3–6 Notices and Events 7 Hot Seats 8 – 9 Events Calendar 1 0 Regular Programmes 11 New Nonfiction

Libby is OverDrive's new easy to use eBook and Audiobook app for library users.

To access the thousands of books available via Upper Hutt City Library, simply install the Libby app on your device, add your library card and password, then start browsing!

To find out more visit: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/digital-resources/ebooks/ N E W H O T S E AT: L O C A L A R E A C O O R D I N AT I O N

12 New Fiction 1 3 New DVDs 14 –15 Children’s and Teens 1 6 Recollect

COVER Middle Eastern, Māori and Chinese imagery to celebrate Multicultural Week.

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Life Unlimited: Local Area Coordination are our newest Hot Seat addition, joining us in the Rotary Lounge every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month, from 11am to 1pm.

They provide advice and support for people with disabilities and their whanau, from the time before a formal diagnosis is made through to adulthood and all the ages in between. Local Area Coordination works with all people to build open and inclusive communities. Questions? Come and ask Cyndi or Suse!

Back by popular demand – the Upper Hutt City Library Heritage Calendar

Bringing our city’s past to life

O n S ale NOW !

$12 e a ch

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MULTICULTURAL WEEK 25 – 30 September

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For events requiring registration ( and for more information visit: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/ multicultural-week Or email: executiveofficer@uhm.org.nz

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JAPAN

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AOTEAROA

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CHINA

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MIDDLE EAST

MONDAY

TUESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

UPPER HUTT CITY LIBRARY TRY YOUR OWN HAPPI 2–3PM KIRIGAMI WORKSHOP 5–6PM

ŌRONGOMAI MARAE ENGLISH CONVERSATION PICNIC 10.30–12.30PM HĀNGI 11.30AM RARANGA CLASS 1–2PM

HAPAI

DUMPLING-MAKING CLASS 11–2PM

UPPER HUTT CITY LIBRARY CHINESE TEA CEREMONY 2.30–3.30PM CHINESE OPERA 4–5PM

HAPAI

MIDDLE EASTERN SWEETS CLASS 11–2PM UPPER HUTT CITY LIBRARY ARABIC FOLK TALES FOR KIDS 11–12.30PM THE REAL MIDDLE EAST: STORIES 2–3PM ARABIC FILM SCREENING 4–5.30PM

DEMENTIA WORKSHOP Tuesday 26 September 11am–12pm

Free public seminar by Alzheimers Wellington on: How you can keep your brain healthy.

What is dementia, and what isn’t.

What you can do if you are concerned about changes in memory or thinking.

How you can help a friend or family member affected by dementia.

There will be time for questions

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Nex t Meetings: 6 Sept — Theme: Art for art's sake 10 Oct — Theme: By or about Jane MORE THAN BOOKS: RE ADING WITH E YES, E ARS AND E'S Nex t Meetings: 14 S e p t : Postponed 1 2 O c t — T h e m e : Medieval

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Tuesday 5 September, 1.30 –3pm Spring has sprung and it is time for a bit of laughter and frivolity!

Come and join in Upper Hutt Library’s very own improvisation group. Engage and stimulate your brain and learn a new skill.

H O T S E AT S Do you have knowledge to share with our c o m m u n i t y ? Contact us on 04 5272134 or libraryprogrammes@uhcc.govt.nz for more information about becoming a Hot Seat Expert.

Computer Mentors Computer support including using email, preparing documents and forms, and using your own devices.

Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 10–12pm.

Genealogy Advice on tracing your family history, and resources available for ongoing research.

Second Monday of the month, 10–12pm Communit y L aw Legal info and advice on accessing free legal services. Every Monday, 2– 3pm A l z h e i m e r s We lli n g t o n Information and advice about dementia/ memory issues and what help is available. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 11–12pm G r i e f R e li e f Advice on loss and grief-related matters.

Third Tuesday of the month, 10 –12pm P u b li c Tr u s t Estate planning and asset protection advice. Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30 –11.30am MS Suppor t Information, support and advice on living with Multiple Sclerosis.

First Wednesday of the month, 1–2pm

H o u s i n g N e w Z e al a n d Get information and have your questions and concerns heard.

Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 2.30–3.30pm K ASAGIP Filipino community support group.

Third Wednesday of the month, 5.30– 6.30pm Justice of the Peace JPs available to witness signatures, verify documents and more.

Every Thursday 10 –11am, also first & third Thursday, 5.30 – 6.30pm P r o b l e m G a m b li n g F o u n d a t i o n Providing access to free, confidential counselling services and information for people affected by gambling.

Third Friday of the month, 10.30 –12.30pm L o c al A r e a C o o r d i n a t i o n Free information, advice and ideas for people with disabilities, their whānau and the community to build inclusion.

Second and fourth Friday of the month, 11am–1pm M a y o r 's C li n i c Come and have an informal chat with Wayne Guppy.

Times and dates vary.

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SEP TEMBER PROGR AMMES + EVENTS 1

Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included

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Saturday Movie Magic

1–2.30pm

Computer Mentor

10 –12pm

Monday 10.30 –11am

Computer Mentor Community Law

10 –12pm 2–3pm

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Tu e s d a y Paper Craft Creations Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted

10 –12pm 10.30 –11am 1.30 –3pm

Computer Mentor

10 –12pm

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Wednesday Book Discussion Group Busy Babies Disabled Resources Trust Book Discussion Group

10.15 –11.30am 10.30 –11am 10.30 –12pm 1.15 –2.30pm

Computer Mentor MS Support

10 –12pm 1–2pm

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Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes

10 –12pm 10.30 –11am 11–12pm 5 – 5.45pm 5.50 – 6.50pm

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace Justice of the Peace

10 –12pm 10 –11am 5.30 – 6.30pm

Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included Local Area Coordination

10.30 –11.15am 1.30 –3pm 3.30 – 5pm 11–1pm

Saturday Movie Magic

1–2.30pm

Computer Mentor

10 –12pm

Sunday 10 – 4pm

M A O R I L A N G U A G E W E E K S TA R T S

10 – 4pm

Busy Bodies

Registration Required

Sunday Funday

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Sunday Sunday Funday

Hot Seat

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Monday Geneology Busy Bodies Raranga/ Weaving

10 –12pm 10.30 –11am 3.30 – 4.30pm

Computer Mentor Community Law

10 –12pm 2–3pm

Tu e s d a y Paper Craft Creations Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted

10 –12pm 10 –11am 1.30 –3pm

Computer Mentor Alzheimers Wellington

10 –12pm 11–12pm

Wednesday Busy Babies Disabled Resources Trust Local History Group

10.30 –11am 10.30 –12pm 1–2.30pm

Computer Mentor Housing New Zealand

10 –12pm 2.30 –3.30pm

Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes

10 –12pm 10.30 –11am 11–12pm 5 – 5.45pm 5.50 – 6.50pm

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10 –12pm 10 –11am

Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included

10.30 –11.15am 1.30 –3pm 3.30 – 5pm

Problem Gambling

10.30 –12.30pm

B O O K S A L E S TA R T S

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Saturday

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Bilingual Story Time Craft Your Own Pepehā Movie Magic

10.30 –11am 11.30 –1pm 1–3pm

Computer Mentor

10 –12pm

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10 – 4pm 1–2.30pm

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Computer Mentor

10 –12pm

Sunday

Monday Busy Bodies

10.30 –11am

Computer Mentor Community Law

10 –12pm 2–3pm

10 –12pm 10.30 –11am 10.30 –11.30am 1.30 –3pm

Computer Mentor Grief Relief Mayor's Clinic

10 –12pm 10 –12pm 10.30 –11.30am

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Wednesday Busy Babies Disabled Resources Trust

10.30 –11am 10.30 –12pm

Computer Mentor Public Trust K ASAGIP

10 –12pm 10.30 –11.30am 5.30 – 6.30pm

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Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes

10 –12pm 10.30 –11am 11–12pm 5 – 5.45pm 5.50 – 6.50pm

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace Justice of the Peace

10 –12pm 10 –11am 5.30 – 6.30pm

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10.30 –11.15am 1.30 –3pm 3.30 – 5pm

Local Area Coordination

11–1pm

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10 –12pm 2–3pm

Tu e s d a y Paper Craft Creations Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Dementia Workshop Unscripted

10 –12pm 10.30 –11am 11–12pm 1.30 –3pm

Computer Mentor Alzheimers Wellington

10 –12pm 11–12pm

Wednesday Busy Babies Disabled Resources Trust

10.30 –11am 10.30 –12pm

Computer Mentor Housing New Zealand

10 –12pm 2.30 –3.30pm

Thursday Knit + Knatter Take a Fresh Look at Art CHINA: Tea Ceremony CHINA: Chinese Opera Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes

10 –12pm 11–12pm 2.30 –3.30pm 4 – 5pm 5 – 5.45pm 5.50 – 6.50pm

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10 –12pm 10 –11am

Friday Friday Fables MIDDLE EAST: Folk Tales It’s Write Easy ME: Stories From the Ground ME: Arabic Film Screening

Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included

Monday

Computer Mentor Community Law

Tu e s d a y Paper Craft Creations Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Baby Wearing Meet-Up Unscripted

10 – 4pm

10.30 –11am Busy Bodies JAPAN: Happi Workshop 2–3pm JAPAN: Kirigami Workshop 5 – 6pm

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Movie Magic

Sunday Funday

Sunday Sunday Funday Family History Group

Saturday

10.30 –11.15am 11–12pm 1.30 –3pm 2–3pm 4 – 5.30pm

Saturday Movie Magic Timebank

1–2.30pm 2–3pm

Computer Mentor

10 –12pm

REGUL AR PROGR AMMES

New programme coming in October...

New programme coming in October...

Watch this space!

Colouring, card making and scrapbooking.

Every Tuesday, 10 –12pm

Share your carriers and experience. Third Tuesday of the month, 10.30 –11.30am

Theatre sports – Impromptu Drama Group for those aged 50+. Creative and fun sessions.

Every Tuesday, 1.30 –3pm

Come and connect with others.

Disabled Resources Every Wednesday, Trust Meet-Up 10.30 –12pm

Share and enjoy the stories of our ancestors. Second Wednesday of the month, 1–2.30pm

Share morning tea while knitting or crocheting over a good yarn. Every Thursday, 10 –12pm

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Take a fresh look at art with Anna Hewett. Every Thursday, 11–12pm

U k e s f o r B e g i n n e r s (age 8+) Every Thursday, 5 –5.45pm Upper Hut t Ukes Every Thursday, 5.50 – 6.50pm

Storytime, fun and sharing for adults with disabilities. Every Friday, 10.30 –11.15am (runs during school term only)

It’s write easy to write your own family history.

Every Friday, 1.30 –3pm

Table top games for teens 13+ Every Friday, 3.30 –5pm (runs during school term only)

Research your family history with like-minded people. Third Sunday of the month, 1–2pm

A D U LT B O O K C L U B S Sharing books on a different theme each month. First Wednesday of the month, 10.15 –11.30am and 1.15 –2.30pm More than Books: reading with eyes, ears and e’s.

Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 – 6.30pm

NE W BOOKS: Nonfiction

Shar k dr un k : t he ar t o f ca t chin g a lar ge s har k f r o m a t in y r ubber din gh y in a big ocean

by Morten Andreas Strøksnes

Wo m a n i n t h e w il d e r n e s s : a s t o r y o f s u r v i v al , l o v e & self-discover y in New Z e al a n d

by Miriam Lancewood

G r a m m a r 10 1 : f r o m s p li t i n f i n i t i v e s t o d a n g li n g p a r t i ci p l e s , a n e s s e n t i a l guide to understanding grammar

by Kathleen Sears

A w o m a n's p l a c e : li f e , l e a d e r s h i p a n d lessons from the boardroom

by Joan Withers

T h e r e s ili e n t f a r m e r : weathering the c h all e n g e s o f li f e a n d the land

by Doug Avery

Finding Gobi : the t r u e s t o r y o f a li t t l e dog and an incredible journey

by Dion Leonard

Cheap thrills : save money ; N i g e l : m y f a m il y a n d save time ; eat well! other dogs

by Annabel Langbein

by Monty Don

H u n t i n g N e w Z e al a n d : par ts unknown

by Peter Ryan

Modern tapestr y No is not enough : c r o c h e t : Te c h n i q u e s > d e f e a t i n g t h e n e w projects > adventure s h o c k p o li t i c s

by Alessandra Hayden

by Naomi Klein

Dunkirk : the histor y b e h i n d t h e m aj o r motion picture

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NE W BOOKS: Fiction

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M o n s t e r i n t h e cl o s e t

by Karen Rose

House of spies

by Daniel Silva

D e a d f a ll

by Linda Fairstein

Dragonsworn

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

P a r a d i s e v all e y

by C.J. Box

Light touch

by Stephen Leather

The house on Jindalee Lane T h e l a t e s h o w

by Jennie Jones

by Michael Connelly

Look behind you

by Iris Johansen

Exposed

by Lisa Scottoline

The store

by James Patterson

B a r e l y l e g al

by Stuart Woods

A k ill e r h a r v e s t edited by Paul Cleave

The countr y wedding

by Barbara Hannay

Then she was gone

by Lisa Jewell

NE W DVDs Pecking order Documentary following members of the Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club in their quest for glory at the NZ National Championships.

Orange is the new black: season four The latest series of this acclaimed drama takes on the issue of prison overcrowding with evergrowing tension between the inmates and their newly militarised guards.

Their finest The story of a British Ministry of Information film team making a morale-boosting film about the Dunkirk evacuation during the London Blitz.

A man called Ove Adapted from the bestselling novel, this Swedish comedy drama explores the life of one neighbourhood's resident old grump. iZombie: the complete second season Medical student-turnedzombie Liv finds her calling – plus an endless supply of food – working in a coroner's office and helping the police solve crimes.

John Wick: chapter 2 The legendary hitman is forced out of retirement to square off against some of the world's deadliest assassins.

Handsome devil A loner and the top athlete at a rugbyobsessed boarding school form an unlikely friendship.

Af ter the storm Following the death of his father, a private detective struggles to find child support money and reconnect with his son and ex-wife.

Guardians of the galax y vol. 2 The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage

NEW CDs

Alone in Berlin A working class German couple receive the news that their only son has died on the battlefield in 1940 and decide to resist the Nazi regime.

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Monday 11 September RARANGA/WEAVING 3.30 – 4.30pm Come along and learn how to do Māori Raranga.

Saturday 16 September BILINGUAL STORY TIME 10.30 – 11.00am Join us for a bilingual story time with Māori legends read in both English and Te Reo. CRAFT YOUR OWN PEPEHĀ 11.30 – 1.00pm Explore your genealogy to craft your own whakapapa plus learn basic Māori introductions, greetings and simple sentence structures.

MOVIE MAGIC 1.00 – 3.00pm Chill out and watch some screen favourites in Te Reo Māori.

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MĀORI LANGUAGE WEEK KIA ORA TE REO MĀORI! 11 – 17 September

CHILDREN’S AND TEENS

Ch il dr e n’s Programmes

B U S Y S E S S IO N S for pre - schoolers

M o v i e M a g i c Check at the library for this week’s movie.

Saturdays, 1—2.30pm

Busy Babies Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes and musical playtime with your baby.

Wednesdays, 10.30am

Sunday Funday Enjoy family time with board games and activities.

Sundays, ALL DAY

Busy Bodies An active session stimulating body and mind with songs, dance, rhymes and stories. For children up to 5 years.

Mondays & Thursdays, 10.30am

COMING SOON Get ready for our October School Holiday Programme, with the theme of ‘Gaming’. Let's play with tech!

Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Tuesdays, 10.30am Sessions run during the school term only.

Mobile Bus at the

WIN ME!

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N E W H E R I TA G E D I S P L AY C A B I N E T The Library is thrilled to have recently acquired some exciting new furniture for our local heritage area. Our double-sided display cabinet now makes it possible to exhibit items from our archives as well as rare books from the Jock McEwen Collection. Come and check it out and, while you’re here, catch the new Ephemera display up on our Heritage Wall.

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