OCTOBER 2016
WHAT’S
ON AT HUTT CITY LIBRARIES
THE DANGERS OF DIGITAL - CYBER SAFETY MONTH OCTOBER 2016 Connecting Smart: Why is cyber security important and the new Cyber Security Strategy The Government released the second Cyber Security Strategy in December 2015 to outline the plan to create a secure resilient and prosperous online NZ. This presentation from the National Cyber Policy Office will provide an overview of some of the reasons to think about cyber security, what the government is doing to address vulnerabilities and improve everyone’s cyber security, and what people can do themselves. War Memorial Library Tuesday 4 October, 7-8pm Tuesday 11 October, 1-2pm
Young People and Tech Ross Young from Google will talk about how to make the most of digital technology and stay safe online. Includes with information about new services like YouTube for Kids and Google Cardboard Exhibitions. This talk is for kids and their families. War Memorial Library Wednesday 12 October, 7-8pm Cyberbullying and the Harmful Digital Communications Act From November, NetSafe can receive and investigate complaints about harm caused by digital communications. In this session, Karen Spencer from NetSafe will explain what the Act is, why it’s important and how NetSafe can help you and your family. War Memorial Library Thursday 13 October, 5.30-6.30pm
Cyber Safety with BNZ BNZ knows all about keeping business safe and secure online. This hands-on workshop with the BNZ Information Security team will give you useful advice and simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your business. Registrations essential, please visit library.huttcity.govt.nz. War Memorial Library Monday 10 October, 5.30-6.30pm (Business) Friday 14 October, 10-11am (Seniors) Friday 14 October, 12noon-1pm Friday 14 October, 5.30-6.30pm (Business) Thursday 27 October, 12noon-1pm Thursday 27 October, 5.30-6.30pm (Business) Naenae Library Thursday 27 October, 10-11am (seniors)
Staying Safe on the Internet How you can be street-smart on the Internet. Ben Creet from InternetNZ will show you easy ways to make strong, unique passwords and give you simple security tips to protect your devices and personal details online. War Memorial Library Wednesday 26 October, 12.30-1.30pm or 5.30-6.30pm What is Cyber and Why Should I Care? Geographically New Zealand is safe on the edge of the world, but electronically we’re instantly connected to everyone, from the USA to China. Is New Zealand really under threat of a cyber attack? Find out what is threatening NZ in the cyber world and why we should care with Chris Ward, Director Cyber operations Cyber Toa. War Memorial Library Thursday 27 October, 7-8pm
SUSTAINABLE LIVING SERIES Planning Your Summer Garden Learn about companion planting, what you can plant in your garden for summer, how to control pests and weeds organically, and how to improve the soil Eastbourne Library Saturday 8 October, 11am-12noon Chicken Keeping Learn the basics about keeping your own chickens such as choosing a breed, coops and housing, health, eggs, and relevant city bylaws Petone Library Saturday 8 October, 1pm-2pm
LABOUR DAY All our libraries will be closed on Monday 24 October for Labour Day. Don’t forget our eResources and catalogue are available 24/7 at library.huttcity.govt.nz.
NEWCOMER’S FORUM: DRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND New to New Zealand? Come learn about getting a license, driving, and road safety in New Zealand with the Lower Hutt Citizens Advice Bureau. War Memorial Library Friday 28 October, 10.15am
FUN PALACES Everyone an artist. Everyone a scientist. Fun Palaces is a fun, free, festival of arts, science and culture activities for all ages. Naenae Library Saturday 1 October, 10am-5pm Make an ice-block stick puppet then put on a show in our mini puppet theatre. Stokes Valley Library Saturday 1 October, 11am-12noon Decorate the temporary Library with various woolly wonders and make a Woolly Bunny! Taita Library Saturday 1 October, 8.30am-5pm Sunday 2 October, 8.30pm-5pm Bring your ideas and help us pimp out the cardboard Taita Library Fort. Wainuiomata Library Saturday 1 October, 10am-5pm Sunday 2 October, 1pm-5pm A place to make the big, the small and the unusual cushion in support of the Queen Street makeover. War Memorial Library Saturday 1 October, 10am-5pm War Memorial Library, 1pm-5pm Help us create our very own cardboard kingdom for Fun Palaces! Petone Library Sunday 2 October, 1pm-4pm Make amazing Lego creations at the library! Limited to ages 5+ due to safety requirements.
ROBOTICS WORKSHOPS Have a go with our Lego Mindstorm EV3 robotics kits! You’ll need to work together to solve a challenge by constructing the robot building the code to program it. War Memorial Library Saturday 8 October, 10am-1pm or 2pm-5pm Workshops are $25 per person and for ages 12-18. Spaces are limited. Visit your local library to register.
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Kids can tinker away at lots of cool stuff during the October school holidays! For more information on school holiday events, visit library.huttcity.govt.nz. All school holiday events are FREE and aimed at ages 5-12.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL ENTERPRISE The Ākina Foundation is running a workshop for people and organisations who are keen to run a successful business and make a positive impact on our world.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK (10-16 OCTOBER) Body Balance with Les Mills Exercise your body and mind with Les Mills at the library. Body Balance is a Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates based workout that will leave you feeling centred and calm. War Memorial Library Monday 10 October, 12noon Petone Library Thursday 13 October, 12noon Mental Health and Counselling - How do they sit alongside one another? Counselling is about well-being and ways for increasing it, touching upon emotional health, mental health, and well-being of spirit. Hutt Valley Counsellor and member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors, Anne Horrill, will share a handful of common ‘facts and fallacies’ about Counselling and present them for discussion. War Memorial Library Tuesday 11 October, 10.30am Eastbourne Library Thursday 13 October, 10.30am
War Memorial Library Thursday 27 October, 2pm-4pm ($10-$20)
Naturally Happy Storytime Pack a picnic and join Stokes Valley Library staff at Horoeka Reserve for an hour of naturally happy storytelling and a walk to the magical fairy house!
For more information and to book, visit akina.org.nz.
Horoeka Reserve, Horoeka Street Saturday 15 October 1pm-2pm
REGULAR EVENTS AND SERVICES Baby Bounce & Rhyme A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children aged 0-2 years.
Preschool Storytime A half-hour of stories and songs for children aged 2-5 years.
Eastbourne Library Mondays, 10.30am
Taita Library Tuesdays, 10am
War Memorial Library Mondays, 10.10am Mondays, 11.10am Wednesdays, 2.15pm
War Memorial Library Tuesdays, 2pm
Naenae Library Tuesdays, 10.10am
Stokes Valley Library Wednesdays, 10.30am Thursdays, 10.30am
Petone Library Tuesdays, 10.30am Fridays, 10.30am Saturdays, 10.30am Taita Library Wednesdays, 11am Stokes Valley Library Tuesdays, 10.30am Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 10.30am Great Start Taita Friday 28 October, 9.30am Inklings An hour long monthly group for 9-12 year olds who love reading having fun! Wainuiomata Library Tuesday 11 October, 4pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 13 October, 4pm Naenae Library Friday 21 October, 3.45pm Lego Legends Make amazing Lego creations at the library! Limited to ages 5+ due to safety requirements. Naenae Library Friday 7 October, 3.45pm Taita Library Friday 14 October, 3.30pm War Memorial Library Friday 21 October, 3.45pm
Naenae Library Wednesdays, 10.30am
Moera Library Wednesdays, 11am Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 2pm Petone Library Thursdays, 10.30am Wainuiomata Library Fridays, 10.30am Scrabble Club Play one-hour Scrabble games with others and learn how to use the ‘Official Scrabble Players Dictionary’. All ages welcome. Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4.30pm Craft Group Work on your tāniko weaving or other craft project in good company. Taita Library Thursdays, 1pm-2pm Join us for a cuppa and some good company while you work on your current craft project. Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 2pm-4pm Adult Colouring In Materials supplied. To find out more phone Julie on 566 2006. War Memorial Library Sundays, 2pm-4pm Bring your own materials. Wainuiomata Library Saturday 8 and 22 October, 1pm
Craft and Chat Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers. War Memorial Library Sunday 9 October, 1.30pm-3.30pm
Community Law Clinics Legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre.
Book Talk Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.
Naenae Library Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
Naenae Library Monday 3 October, 10.30am Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 5 October, 1.30pm Taita Library Friday 7 October, 10.30am War Memorial Library Thursday 27 October, 7pm Book Groups Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups. Eastbourne Library Wednesday 5 October, 11am Moera Library Thursday 6 October, 10.30am Wainuiomata Library Thursday 13 October, 10.30am Naenae Library Monday 17 October, 1pm Stokes Valley Community House Monday 17 October, 7pm Petone Library Wednesday 19 October, 1.30pm Team Naenae Trust Have a chat to Christine from Team Naenae Trust for all things NAENAE related! Naenae Library Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm Thursdays, 10am-12noon What’s on at Taita Library For more events on at Taita Library and the Walter Nash Centre visit walternashcentre.co.nz.
Taita Library Monday 10 October, 12noon-1pm
Wainuiomata Community Centre Wednesdays, 11am-12noon Law for Lunch Domestic Violence and the Law Learn what the law says about domestic violence and what legal support is available for you or a friend at this free info session run by Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley. Naenae Library Tuesday 18 October, 12.30pm-1.30pm Justices of the Peace Visit library.huttcity.govt.nz for dates and times the Hutt Valley & Districts JP Association are at our libraries. Help With Family History Members of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) are available to assist you with researching your family history. Petone Library Saturday 1 October, 10am-12noon Wednesday 5 October, 10am-12noon Wednesday 19 October, 10am-12noon Family History Drop-in Clinic Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop-in! Naenae Library Wednesday 12 October, 1pm-2.30pm LearnIT at Eastbourne Library Do you have a laptop, an iPad or a tablet but don’t know how to use them or simply want to know more about digital devices? Come along and let SeniorNet show you the way! Eastbourne Library Thursday 27 October, 10am-12noon
ASTRONOMY NIGHT WHERE TO NEXT - MOON OR MARS? Learn about the future of space exploration with David Maclennan. NASA’s long-term vision is for a human mission to Mars, but its strategy for getting there is flawed. It doesn’t include the most logical step: a return to the Moon where a lot of the technology needed for a Mars mission could be first proven under real off-world conditions. David has been lecturing and writing about space exploration for over four decades and is a founder and former President of the NZ Spaceflight Association. War Memorial Library Friday 7 October, 6.30pm If the sky is clear, we’ll go outside after the talk and look through telescopes provided by the Wellington Astronomical Society
STAR WARS READS DAY Our green screen will be set up so you can get a photo on Tatooine! War Memorial Library Saturday 15 October, 2pm Hear some hilarious mixed up stories featuring characters from Star Wars and make a lightsaber bookmark to take home. Naenae Library Saturday 15 October, 11am and 2pm
SCARY STORIES AND CREEPY CHARACTERS Listen to some (not very) scary stories at the library before writing one of your own! Naenae Library Saturday 29 October, 11am and 2pm
GET YOUR BUSINESS ONLINE Technology is changing at a rapid pace. Digital Journey aims to help businesses develop the digital skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.
Make Social Media Work For You Marketing 1: Get going with social media War Memorial Library Friday 4 November, 10am-1pm
Get Your Business Online Website 1: Building your online presence War Memorial Library Thursday 3 November, 10am-1pm
Marketing 2: Building an online brand War Memorial Library Friday 4 November, 2pm-5pm
Website 2: Making your website stand out War Memorial Library Thursday 3 November, 2pm-5pm
$115pp per workshop or $200pp for both, excl GST. Register and find out more at library.huttcity.govt.nz/Business