AUGUST 2018
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The Science of Food Family History Month National Poetry Day
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The Science of Food August 2018
Composting, Worm Farming & Bokashi Bins Learn about composting, worm farming and bokashi bins with Martin Wilson. Limited number of bokashi bins to give away! War Memorial Library Saturday 4 August, 2pm Multisensory Dining Join Maxine Scheckter, from Sugar Flour, to find out how smells, sounds, and the atmosphere interact with us while we eat and how we can manipulate this to alter our eating experiences. War Memorial Library Wednesday 8 August, 6pm The Importance of Bees Bees pollinate more than 80% of all flowering plants, including crops we grow, eat, and export. Learn how bees live and what we can do to protect them with Dr Karyne Rogers (GNS Science). Karyne will also bring bee food (honey and pollen) to taste. War Memorial Library Saturday 11 August, 2pm Workshop: Fermented and Probiotic Drinks Some bacteria are great for your health. Learn how to make kombucha and kefir with Sarah Teng, fermentation enthusiast, “Real Food� convert and qualified nutritional scientist. Naenae Library Monday 13 August, 11am Petone Library Wednesday 22 August, 12pm The Basics of Brewing Hear Steve Young, co-owner of Baylands Brewery, talk about the basic process of brewing, the gear required, and about the beers Baylands have brewed. War Memorial Library Tuesday 28 August, 6pm SeniorNet Social Morning: A Chocolate Story A look at the origins and development of chocolate, plus a brief history of the confectionery company, Rowntree's of York with Trevor Rowntree. War Memorial Library Friday 31 August, 10am
Family History Month August 2018
Family History Open Day Get help to break down those genealogy brick walls with the Hutt Valley Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists.
Military History Drop-in Need help interpreting or discovering military personnel records? Drop in to get hands-on help with your military history research!
Branch members and library staff will be there to assist, and to show you how to use the resources available at the library.
Petone Library Sunday 19 August, 1pm-5pm
Petone Library Sundays 5 & 19 August, 1pm-4:30pm Introduction to Ancestry.com Workshop Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com with our Family History Specialist. Spaces are limited. Register by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz. Taita Library Wednesday 15 August, 1pm-3pm British Newspapers Archive Workshop Want to search for historical facts or family history in newspapers? Learn how the British Newspaper Archive can help your research with our Family History Specialist. Spaces are limited. Register by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz. War Memorial Library Saturday 18 August, 11am-12noon Family History Help Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) are available to assist you with researching your family history each month. Petone Library Wednesdays 1 & 15 August, 10am-12pm
Findmypast Workshop Get started researching your family history and learn how to navigate Findmypast with our Family History Specialist. Spaces are limited. Register by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz. Wainuiomata Library Wednesday 22 August, 10:30am Family History Drop-in Need a bit of help researching your family? Our Family History Specialist is available to assist with family history enquiries and answer questions. No need to book a spot, just drop in! Naenae Library Wednesday 8 August, 1pm-2:30pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 16 August, 1pm-2:30pm War Memorial Library Saturday 18 August, 1:30pm-5pm Stokes Valley Library Tuesday 21 August, 1pm-2:30pm
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Te 'Epetoma o Te Reo Kūki 'Āirani Cook Islands Language Week Join us and the Hutt Valley Cook Islands Association to celebrate! The Māmās will be at Baby Bounce & Rhyme to teach us a very simple lullaby. War Memorial Library Wednesday 1 August, 2:15pm-2:45pm Learn how to make your own ‘ei katu (flower head garland) with the Māmās! War Memorial Library Wednesday 1 August, 2:45pm-5pm AUG 29
Author Talk: Emma Stevens
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Law for Lunch: Māori Land Law What is Māori land? What is succession? How can people use the Māori land court? What methods of managing Māori land are available? Come along for an introduction to dealing with Māori land with Community Law Wellington & Hutt Valley. Stokes Valley Library Thursday 9 August, 12:30pm-1:30pm
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Lego Pop-Ups
Come hear author Emma Stevens share stories from her fascinating life and adventures working in the remote Alaskan Wilderness.
Lego Challenge: Escape from Trash Canyon
Free, register at the Hub or by phoning 04 560 9050.
Week of Engineering: Pop-Up Lego Sessions
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub Wednesday 29 August, 2pm-3pm
Naenae Library Saturday 4 August, 2pm-3pm
Moera Library Wednesday 15 August, 3:30pm Shed 6, Wellington Saturday 18 August, 10am–4pm
Stepping UP Computer Classes FREE computer classes are available with the 2020 Trust for Hutt City residents with basic, or no computer skills. Classes this term include Computer Basics, Facebook, and Trade Me, plus new sessions on setting up a RealME identity to interact with government agencies. Find out more and register online at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz, phone 04 570 6633, or ask at your local library.
Timebank Info Sessions Timebanking is a way of exchanging time and services using 'time' as payment. Come along and hear all about how it's working in Hutt City and how you can get involved to get help with stuff and share your time! Eastbourne Library Saturday 11 August, 11am Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub Thursday 6 September, 11am
CREATIVE WRITING FOR YOUTH
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Creative Writing for Youth Spend time working on your stories, poetry, script, non-fic, and get handy tips, which will inspire you to finish your writing! Meet local authors, publishers, scriptwriters, lyricists and poets, who can answer your questions about how to get published! War Memorial Library Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm (starts 10 August) FREE! Ages 13–21 welcome.
CAP (Christians Against Poverty) offers a free, non-judgemental service available to anyone struggling with unmanageable debt. Come and hear how they can offer you a solution to debt that works. Taita Library Wednesday 8 August, 1pm Wainuiomata Library Friday 10 August, 10:30am Naenae Library Friday 24 August, 12:30pm Stokes Valley Library Friday 31 August, 2pm
Hutt Valley Colour Day Storytime What’s YOUR favourite colour? Join us for a colourful storytime and make a poster or zine to take home. All materials supplied. All ages. Naenae Library Saturday 1 September, 2pm-3pm
Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpē aged 0-2 years.
Inklings An hour long monthly group for 9-12 year olds who love reading and having fun!
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Colouring In Colour away your afternoon! Materials supplied to get you started. Contact Julie on 04 566 2006 for more info.
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Tabletop Games Have a go with our awesome selection of tabletop games, or bring your own. Ages 10+.
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Stokeswood Rest Home Tuesday 10 August, 1:30pm Preschool Storytime A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years.
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Book Groups Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups. Wednesday 1 August, 11am
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Discover: Minecraft Kids can get creative and learn the basics of Minecraft! For ages 8-13. FREE but dspaces are ke limited. Boo ully F N Wednesday 15 August, 3:45pm E
Scrabble Club Play one-hour Scrabble games with others. All ages welcome. E Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
Thursday 30 August, 3:45pm
Winter Stories Snuggle up at our special storytime, every Friday over winter!
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Book Talks Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.
Craft and Chat with Coffee Bring your current craft project along and have a good chat with others over coffee! N Fridays, 2pm
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Moera Library 175 Randwick Road
Naenae Library N 341 Cambridge Terrace
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Tāniko Weaving Work on your tāniko weaving in good company.
Lego Legends Make amazing Lego creations at the library! Ages 5+ N Friday 3 August, 3:45pm E
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Crafty Volunteers Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers.
Friday 17 August, 3:45pm Sunday 26 August, 2pm
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Justices of the Peace Need a JP? They visit our libraries! No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour. E
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Wesley Positive Ageing Network Meet others and enjoy fellowship and morning tea. Free transport is available - contact Tracey Scott (027 432 2393 or tscott@wesleyca.org.nz). WM
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Help With Family History Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) are available to assist you with researching your family history. Wednesday 1 August, 10am-12pm
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Community Law Clinics Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre.
Wednesday 15 August, 10am-12pm
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Sunday 19 August, 1pm-4:30pm
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Team Naenae Trust Have a chat to Christine from Team Naenae Trust for all things NAENAE related!
Family History Drop-in Get help with your family N history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop in!
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Stokes Valley Library 186 Stokes Valley Road
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Te Omanga Hospice at the Library Concerns about living with a life-limiting illness? Experiencing loss? Feel free to drop in and talk with a staff member from Te Omanga Hospice. P
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Taita Library Taine Street
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Wainuiomata Library 1 Queen Street
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War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
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Reo Rangatahi War Memorial Library Friday 24 August, 1pm-2pm FREE, Youth Event Nau mai, haere mai! Want to share your poetry with others? This youth event is open to newbie writers and experienced poets! Local writer and performer Freya Daly Sadgrove will be here to share her poetry too!
Find out about events near you and how to get involved in unleashing the power of poetry.
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Poetry Writing Workshop Wainuiomata Library Friday 24 August, 4pm-5:30pm FREE, ages 10-101 Have you ever wanted to write poetry? This workshop will cover genres of poetry, as well as give you help to start writing poems yourself! Spaces are limited, email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in.
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A Passionate Poet War Memorial Library Thursday 23 August, 6:30pm FREE Join Mary Death, the Director of Nursing at Te Omanga Hospice, as she shares stories and poetry of life as a palliative care nurse.
Poetry Evening with Geraldine Brophy Naenae Library Friday 24 August, 6pm-7pm FREE, everyone welcome Join us for a fun evening of poetry! Bring your favourite poem to read, share or discover new favourites with our MC Geraldine Brophy.
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