Upper Hutt City Library Newsletter August 2015

August 2015

Upper Hutt City

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The Month That Was: July Horrible Holiday Programme Inspired by the books and magazines published by Scholastic, we had a horrible time during our recent programmes for the “horrible holidays”. When it is wet and dreary outside, what could be better than having some horrible fun at the library?

Children were busy making cardboard castles, building pyramids, knitting bandages, weaving loombands in the “workhouse”, creating their own horrible play and enjoying some strange sensations with gloopy Oobleck. Die hards were unfazed by our horrible storyteller’s awful tales and survived bouts of medieval games as well.

We now say hello to the new school term so make sure you check out page 19 for more information on all the regular children’s programmes we have running here at the library.

See page 19 for for more photos of our horrible holiday fun.

Community Networking Forum Upper Hutt City Council’s Library, Activation and Community Development teams collaborated to offer a workshop on Facebook, Social Media and Marketing. The event was well attended with representatives from local community groups, sporting organisation, and business owners.

Poets in Pyjamas Our Poets in Pyjamas evening went off with a hoot and a toot! Our PJ-wearing poets, Jane the pain & Merle the pearl wowed the crowd with their rhymes and stories! Make sure you check our next pyjama event, happening on Friday the 21st of August: Puppies in Pyjamas!

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Image on cover: memorial exhibition commemorating the work of highly regarded Upper Hutt photographer Revelle Jackson. For more information see page 15.

Connecting Communities @ the Library 3D Printing Workshop To celebrate 2015 Youth Week back in May the library hosted a 3D printing workshop which invited students from local colleges to come and design their own 3D object using the same sculpting techniques as employed in the film industry. The workshop involved the students designing 3D models then printing them with a 3D printer.

The workshop was attended by 12 students from Heretaunga College, Hutt International Boys School and St Patrick’s College. The group came up with some truly amazing designs in the session and they were excited to see what they were able to create with a little basic training. Their creations included crazy creatures and other interesting objects which came to life via the 3D printer.

Feedback from this event was very positive with many students asking for future sessions to be arranged. The workshop even got some students interested in learning more about digital design and they were keen to look at doing further study on the subject.

The 3D printing workshop was offered by Wellington Makerspace with funding from Creative Communities. Wellington Makerspace is a professional creative product design business & educational trust. Huge thanks to Lee and Wolf from Makerspace for coming to run the workshop and Creative Communities for providing the funding.

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Next Breakfast Club: August 5 - September 9 Be a part of this free six week programme which supports you in your job search, and helps you make the most of your talents and skills.

Breakfast Club provides you with job search skills and techniques, such as tailored CV writing and interview tips.

For more information, please see the Council website: www.upperhuttcity.com/working-and-volunteering To book your place please contact Jessie Barwick on 527 2169 ext 495 or email Jessie.Barwick@uhcc.govt.nz

Run in partnership with:

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15th Annual Upper Hutt Poetry Have you entered your poem about time into the 15th Annual Upper Hutt Poetry Competition yet? Or do you have a poetry masterpiece lying around home that you would like to share at our poetry evening?

The deadline for poems is fast approaching with all entries to be received at Upper Hutt City Library by 5pm on Friday 7th August. This competition is free to enter, open to all and is part of National Poetry Day. The winners in both the adults’ and children and teens section will receive book vouchers and the people’s choice award for both events will be a book provided

by Upper Hutt Paper Plus.

The adults’ event will also include an ‘open mic’ session, giving everyone a chance to share a poem with the audience. The ‘open mic’ is open to everyone over 18 years, not just for people who entered the competition. If you want to share your poetry with our audience, secure your slot by registering at www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/upper-hutt-poetry-competition 4

EVENING Upper Hutt City Library are hosting two poetry evening events to conclude the 15th Annual Upper Hutt Poetry Competition.

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Children & Teens’ Prizegiving

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Adults’ Prizegiving Also includes an ‘open mic’ segment for you to share your poetry masterpiece.

Register for this event or an ‘open mic’ slot at the Library or at www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/upper-hutt-poetry-competition

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Funding Database for Individuals Do you have a dream? Are lack of funds the only obstacle between you and your ambition? The Library can help you find money to finance a personal project or on-going activity thanks to givME, New Zealand’s primary source of funding information for New Zealanders.

This database offers access to more than 4,000 scholarships and awards for individuals. It is used by those seeking to pursue education, research and fellowships, cultural and sporting activities, and professional or personal development.

Access givME from the library and once in, all you need is to specify what you want funding for, answer a few questions about yourself and voila! You are presented with a selection of grants and scholarships you can apply for.

If you want to achieve your dream and change your life, givME can help!

So if you are interested, go to www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/digitalresources/databases/ and you’ll find all the information you need!

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New regular programme!

Introducing ‘Batteries Not Included’ a new table top game club for teens 13+. Come along and play exciting board games (don’t worry, no Monopoly will be played in this club!). The club will be running every Friday from 3:30 - 5 pm and will feature games like, Love Letter: Batman, Elder Sig, Starfluxx & 7 Wonders. Hope to see you there!

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Community Networking FORUMS Held the third Wednesday of every month!

Wednesday 19 August 2015

Aug us t: Governance

12.30pm - 1:30pm

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Septembe r:Write a winning grant application 12.30pm - 1:30pm Upper Hutt City Library, Rotary Lounge

For more information, please contact Amber Moffitt: phone (04) 527 2793 email amber.moffitt@uhcc.govt.nz

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR A T U P P E R H U T T CITY LIBRARY MONEY WEEK EVENTS 7

N E W New Fiction Titles!

The Rumour

By Elin Hilderbrand The President’s Shadow

By Brad Meltzer The Dog Who Saved Me

By Susan Wilson

The Ecliptic

By Benjamin Wood Endurance

By Tim Griffiths The Flower Arrangement

By Ella Griffin Confession at Maddleskirk Abbey

By Nicholas Rhea

The Darkling Child: The Defenders of Shannara

By Terry Brooks Dominus

By Tom Fox The Way We Were

By Sinead Moriarty Close to Home

By Pamela Cook

A New Hope

By Robyn Carr The Girls

By Lisa Jewell River of Souls

By Kate Rhodes

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Do you have knowledge that you’d be willing to share with our community?

We’d love to hear from you! Please call 527 2171 or email libraryprogrammes@uhcc.govt.nz for more information about becoming a Hot Seat Expert.

Adaptive Technology

Genealogy

KASAGIP

Advice on assistive technology for people with a range of disabilities.

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

Filipino community migrant support group.

First Friday of the month, 10 - 12pm

Second Monday of the month, 10 - 12pm

All Active Advice and strategies on nutrition, stress management and exercise.

Second Tuesday of the month, 12:30 - 1:30pm Community Law Legal information and advice on how to access free legal services.

Every Monday, 2 - 3pm Computer Mentor Volunteers who can assist with establishing email accounts, preparing documents and online forms.

Monday to Saturday, 10 - 12pm Funding Advice & Support Advice and support services for community organisations.

Second Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Grief Relief Grief counselling and advice on decisions that have to be made following a death.

Third Tuesday of the month, 10 - 12pm

Third Friday of the month, 5.30 - 6.30pm Public Trust Estate planning and asset protection advice.

Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30 11.30am Upper Hutt

Barnardos Kidstart Childcare Consultant

Multicultural Council

Advice on Childcare for parents returning to work or looking to work from home as an educator.

life skills in NZ to help you

Information on training and and your family settle in.

First Wednesday of

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 11 - 12pm (In childrens library)

the month, 10 - 11am

Information & Support – Autism Spectrum Disorders

Basic water safety tips for children in the bath, pool, river or at the beach.

Provided by Autism New Zealand.

Second Thursday of the month, 11.30 - 12.30pm

Water Safety & Swimming Tips

First Monday of the month, 10 - 12pm

Justice of the Peace JPs available to witness signatures, verify documents and more.

Every Thursday, 10am 11am, also first & third Thursdays 6 - 7pm

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August 1

P R O G R A M ME S + E VE N TS

A Writer’s Plot Movie Magic Computer Mentor 2

Computer Mentor Water Safety & Swimming Tips Community Law

Computer Mentor

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2-3pm

8:30-10am 1-2pm 1.30-3pm 5:30-6:30pm 10-12pm

8:30-9:45am 10.30-11am 10:30-11:30am

UH Multicultural Council Computer Mentor

10-11am 10-12pm

Thursday 10-12pm 10:30-11am 11-12pm 11-12pm 11:30-1pm 3:30-4:30pm 5-5:30pm 5:50-6:50pm 10-12pm 10-11am & 6-7pm

Friday Busy Hands It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries not included Computer Mentor Adaptive Technology

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10-12pm 10-12pm

Breakfast Club Busy Babies Book Discussion Group

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

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10:30-11am 1:30-2:30pm

Wednesday

Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take A Fresh Look At Art TLC Careers Clinic Lego Club Ukes for Beginners Upper Hutt Ukes

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10-4pm 2-3pm

Tuesday Job Seekers Club Thumbs Up Unscripted Teen Bookclub

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10-12pm

Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi

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1:30-3:30pm 1:30-3pm

Sunday Sunday Funday Fun with German

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Saturday

10:30-11am 1:30-3pm 3:15-4:45pm 3:30-5pm 10-12pm 10-12pm

Saturday

Sunday Sunday Funday Fun with German

10-4pm 2-3pm

10 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Strapping Computer Mentor Genealogy Community Law

10:30-11am 1:30-2:30pm 6:30-8pm 10-12pm 10-12pm 2-3pm

11 Tuesday Job Seekers Club Card Making Disability Equipment Presentation Unscripted Computer Mentor All Active

8:30-10am 10-12pm 10-1pm 1:30-3pm 10-12pm 12:30-1:30pm

12 Wednesday Breakfast Club Busy Babies Ubran Growth Strategy Healthy Home Advice DIA Computer Mentor

8:30-9:45am 10:30-11am 12-2pm 12:30-1:30pm 10:30-11:30am 10-12pm

13 Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take A Fresh Look At Art Careers Clinic Lego Club Ukes for Beginners Upper Hutt Ukes Living Lit Justice of the Peace Computer Mentor Autism New Zealand

10-12pm 10:30-11am 11-12pm 11:30-1pm 3:30-4:30pm 5-5:30pm 5:50-6:50pm 5:30-6:45pm 10-11am 10-12pm 11:30-12:30pm

14 Friday Busy Hands Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries not included Computer Mentor

10:30-11am 10:30-11:15am 1:30-3pm 3:15-4:45pm 3:30-5pm 10-12pm

15 Saturday

Movie Magic

1:30-3pm

Movie Magic A Writer’s Plot

Computer Mentor

10-12pm

Computer Mentor

1.30-3pm 1:30-3:30pm 10-12pm

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17 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Community Law

10:30-11am 1:30-2:30pm 10-12pm 2-3pm

18 Tuesday Job Seekers Club French Storytime Unscripted

8:30-10am 10:30-11:30am 1:30-3pm

Computer Mentor Grief Relief

10-12pm 10-12pm

19 Wednesday Breakfast Club Busy Babies Community Networking Forum

8:30-9:45am 10:30-11am 12:30-1:30pm

Computer Mentor Public Trust

10-12pm 10:30-11:30am

20 Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies TLC Take A Fresh Look At Art Careers Clinic Urban Growth Strategy Lego Club Code Club Ukes for Beginners Upper Hutt Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10-12pm 10:30-11am 11-12pm 11-12pm 11:30-1pm 12-2pm 3:30-4:30pm 4-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:50-6:50pm 10-12pm 10-11am & 6-7pm

21 Friday Busy Hands It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries not included Puppies in Pyjamas

10:30-11am 1:30-3pm 3:15-4:45pm 3:30-5pm 6-7:30pm

Computer Mentor KASAGIP

10-12pm 5:30-6:30pm

22 Saturday Movie Magic Computer Mentor

1:30-3pm 10-12pm

23 Sunday Sunday Funday Fun with German

Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Community Law

10:30-11am 1:30-2:30pm 10-12.pm 2-3pm

25 Tuesday Job Seekers Club Card Making Home School Unscripted Computer Mentor

8:30-10am 10-12pm 10:30-11:30am 1:30-3pm 10-12pm

26 Wednesday Breakfast Club Busy Babies Computer Mentor Barnados Kidstart Childcare

8:30-9:45am 10:30-11am 10-12pm 11-12pm

27 Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take A Fresh Look At Art Careers Clinic Lego Club Code Club Ukes for Beginners Upper Hutt Ukes Justice of the Peace Computer Mentor

10-12pm 10:30-11am 11-12pm 11:30-1pm 3:30-4:30pm 4-5pm 5-5:30pm 5:50-6:50pm 10-11am 10-12pm

28 Friday Busy Hands Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries not included Poetry Evening (Chidlren’s & Teens) Poetry Evening (Adults) Computer Mentor

10:30-11am 10:30-11:15am 1:30-3pm 3:15-4:45pm 3:30-5pm 5:30-6:30pm 7-9pm 10-12pm

29 Saturday Movie Magic A Writer’s Plot Computer Mentor

1:30-3pm 1:30-3:30pm 10-12pm

30 Sunday Sunday Funday Fun with German

10-4pm 2-3pm

31 Monday 10-4pm 2-3pm

Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Community Law

10:30-11am 1:30-2:30pm 10-12pm 2-3pm

= Hot Seat. See page 12 for more details.

10-4pm 1-2pm 2-3pm

= This event requires registration.

Sunday Funday Family History Group Fun with German

Monday

Programme information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the publication date may impact on the accuracy of the information.

More information can be found on our website: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

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O U R R E G U L A R P R O G R A M ME S

Slow gentle exercises especially for older adults.

Every Monday, 1.30 - 2.30pm

Interactive story, song and craft session for physically and intellectually disabled young people aged 17-25.

Research your family history with like-minded people.

Third Sunday of the month, 1.00 - 2.00pm

Fortnightly on Thursdays, 11.00 - 12.00pm Create easy-to-make any occasion cards.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10:00 - 12:00pm

Share morning tea while knitting/crocheting over a good yarn.

Storytime, fun and sharing for adults with special needs.

Every Thursday, 10:00 12:00pm

Fortnightly on Fridays, 10.30 - 11.15am

Theatre sport programme for those aged 50+.

Take a fresh look at art with Anna Hewett.

Every Tuesday, 1.30 - 3.00pm A workshop time for writers.

Registration required.

Every Thursday, 11:00 - 1200pm

Fortnightly on Saturdays, 1.30 - 3.30pm Table top game club for teens 13+.

Every Friday, 3:30 -5pm

Ukes for Beginners For ages 8+

Every Thursday, 5 - 5.30pm Upper Hutt Ukes Every Thursday, 5.50 - 6.50pm

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

Every Friday, 1.30 - 3.00pm

E M P LOYME N T D E VE LO P ME N T Job Seekers’ Club Tuesdays, 8.30-10am Dedicated computer time for job searching.

Careers Clinic Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm Get help with CV preparation, cover letters and job searching.

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A D U LT B O O K C LU B S

Sharing books around a different topic each month.

First Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Not your Ordinary Book Club…

Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 - 6.45pm

Fantastic

NEW

Non-Fiction!

Wildboy

By Brando Yelavich The Good Doctor: Breaking the Rules, Making a Difference

By Lance O’Sullivan No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Lessons for Young Adults

By John D. Spooner The Secret Life of Space

By Heather Couper Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time: The Ultimate Dressmaking Guide

By Tanya Whelan Lights and Sirens: The Education of a Paramedic

By Kevin Grange

In Love and War: Nursing Heroes

By Liz Byrski Collected: Living with the Things You Love

By Fritz Karsh We Don’t Need Roads: The Making of the Back to the Future Trilogy

By Caseen Gaines My Underground Kitchen

By Jess Daniell 1864: The Forgotten War That Shaped Modern Europe

By Tom Buk-Swienty The Queen and Mrs Thatcher: An Inconvenient Relationship

By Dean Palmer

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Volunteer Wellington’s 2015 Management Workshop Series The seventh workshop in the 2015 professional development series is being offered by Volunteer On May 28th 1966 Upper Hutt was we can relating to the Wellington in partnership with Upperinformation Hutt CityasCouncil to officially skills declared a city, havingworking reached in the Cityvoluntary Status celebrations, develop for leaders sector.as well as life in the requisite population threshold

general in Upper Hutt at this time.

of 20,000.

A street parade and other in not-for-profit organisations Seventh Workshop: Governance festivities were held to celebrate the

Did you or a family member attend these

Increase your understanding of ‘good governance’ not-for-profit events? for Do you have storiesorganisations or memories occasion, with the Governor General and evaluate the effectiveness of your Board. about them you’d like to share?

Or maybe Sir Bernard Fergusson presiding over Fee: $75 Upper Hutt just some general reminiscences about

the formal City in Status Topics covered this proclamation workshop include: andthe Lower Hutt based Upper Hutt during Sixties?

What ceremony in front of a large crowddefined. at - Governance and management community organisations about old photographs or home movies Maidstone Park.

- How Boards can add value. from the time?$95 If so,Community we’d be very groups keen to - Next How year to avoid the common pitfalls. will mark the 50th anniversary hear from you. not based in Upper Hutt - of Key functions inherent dilemmas or Lower Hutt. this importantand event in Upper Hutt’s of the Board.

- history Roles, rights responsibilities of board Please members. and theand Upper Hutt City Council, contact Reid or Lauren at the For more information: already in relations the planning for a meetings.

Library, email archives@uhcc.govt.nz , or - are Board-staff andstages effective variety of commemoration activities. As

When: 9 - 4 pm part of Monday this effort 14 the September Library’s Heritage

Katie Terris: 566 6786 phone 5272130.

Collections are looking to gather as much834–842 uhcl.recollect.co.nz Where: Upper Hutt City Council, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt 14

Revelle Jackson 1918-2015 Currently on display on the Library’s Heritage Wall is a memorial exhibition commemorating the work of highly regarded Upper Hutt photographer Revelle Jackson, who died recently at the age of 96.

Jackson and his family emigrated to New Zealand from England in the 1950s and settled in the Mangaroa Valley. Operating from his own studio, Jackson took a wide range of photographs, including family portraits, candid snaps of social occasions, and news photos for the Upper Hutt Leader. His fascinating images provide an invaluable documentary record

of Upper Hutt life during the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.

In 1997 Jackson generously donated his entire photographic archive to Upper Hutt City Library and over 8000 of his images are now available on our Recollect website where they have proven a hugely popular local history resource.

Any questions or comments please contact Reid Perkins, Community Heritage Coordinator at the Library, email archives@uhcc.govt.nz , or phone 5272130.

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Important Lending Update: Waiting Too Long For Your Holds?

HEALTHY HOME ADVICE Wednesday 12th August 12.30 - 1.30pm Eco Design Advisor Martin Barry will help you find ways to reduce your power bills and make your home healthier, drier, warmer and Tea & Co ffee more energy provided BYO Lun efficient. ch

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Due to the popularity of some of our items, the wait period for holds can often be quite lengthy. In some cases customers have to wait as long as five months to receive a popular book.

To reduce wait times on popular materials, we are reducing the loan period to two weeks for items with five or more holds on them. This will hopefully ensure that customers do not have to wait any longer than three months for their hold to be filled.

We understand two weeks may be a tight timeframe for some of our users to finish reading their book but we would like to ensure everyone gets their requests in a timely manner. We also regularly purchase additional copies of popular works to help meet demand.

This change will come into effect on the 1st of August 2015.

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BUSY SESSIONS for pre-schoolers Busy Babies For babies and non-walkers.

Wednesdays, 10.30am.

Busy Bodies For children up to 3 years.

Mondays & Thursdays, 10.30am.

Busy Hands For children aged 3-5 years.

Fridays, 10.30am.

All pre-school sessions are during school terms only.

TEENS’ BOOK CLUB First Tuesday of the month, 5.30-6.30pm. Ages 13-16

THURSDAYS Le g o C l u b 3.30-4.30PM Imagine, build, challenge your friends and have fun at our after-school Lego Club.

FRIDAYS Movie Magic 3.15- 4.45pm Check at the library for the movie timetable.

SATURDAYS Movie Magic 1.30-3.00PM Repeat screening of Friday’s movie.

SUNDAYS S u n d a y F u n d a y ALL DAY Enjoy family time with board games and activities.

Weekday Children’s programmes run during school terms only.

More photos from the Horrible Holiday Programme...

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Upper Hutt City Library Code Club Thursday 20 August – 17 September 4-5pm Get in quick as spaces are limited!

Please register at: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/childrens-teens-services/childrens-programmes Please bring your own laptop but if you do not have one, computers will be available for use.

CENTRAL LIBRARY HOURS

Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm

844 Fergusson Drive Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140 PHONE EMAIL

527 2117 library@uhcc.govt.nz

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Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm

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