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Christmas Collage
8 December, 11am Petone Library Bring friends and whÄ nau and join us to watch a Christmas classic.
21 December, 2pm Taita Library
Family Festive Evening 9 December, 6pm-8pm Petone Library Join us for festive stories, card making and music. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy in the library!
Create your Own Christmas Ornament Tuesdays in December, 2:30pm-4pm Moera Library Get crafty at Moera Library and create a personalised ornament for you, a friend, or a family member.
Family Festive Fun 16 December, 6pm-7:30pm War Memorial Library Bring the family for a special evening of festive stories, songs and fun at the library.
Family Festive Fun 22 December, 10:30am Eastbourne Library Bring your whÄ nau along for Christmas themed stories and craft.
Christmas Origami 22 December, 2pm Taita Library Make a festive star wreath to take home.
Print Your Own Wrapping Paper/Card 23 December, 2pm Taita Library
Make a Pohutukawa Decoration 24 December, 1:30pm Taita Library
Holiday Hours Thursday 24 December
All Libraries close at 3pm
Friday 25 December to Monday 28 December
All Libraries Closed
Tuesday 29 December to Thursday 31 December
Eastbourne, Moera, and Taita (Walter Nash) Libraries - Closed Koraunui, Naenae, Petone, Wainuiomata, War Memorial Libraries - Open 10am-3pm
Friday 1 January to Monday 4 January
All Libraries Closed
Tuesday 5 January
Normal opening hours resume
Monday 25 January
All Libraries Closed (Wellington Anniversary Day)
Naenae and Taita Clubhouses Monday 21 December to Monday 4 January - Clubhouses Closed Tuesday 5 January - Taita Clubhouse reopens, holiday hours, 1pm-5pm Monday 11 January - Naenae Clubhouse reopens, holiday hours 1pm-5pm
Author Talk: Heron MJI
Catch Up With Campbell
2 December, 7pm War Memorial Library
5 December, 12noon War Memorial Library
Ireland has its DeLorean, England had Lotus and, for a short time, New Zealand had the Heron MJ1, these three cars were similar with their supercar look and sports car handling and performance.
Have an issue you'd like Mayor Campbell Barry to know about? Want to give him some feedback? Pop in for this group discussion!
Join local author and automotive historian, Patrick Harlow, for a look at the man behind New Zealand's answer to the supercar in the 1980s.
Book Sale 30 November to 6 December War Memorial Library Grab yourself some bargain books, CDs, DVDs and more, any time during opening hours!
Explore Read Relax Check In Saturdays, 2pm during December Wednesdays, 2pm during January Petone Library Explore, Read, Relax at Petone Library. Leave the kids to The Big Read and join us for a chat about your summer reading.
Boardgame Time 14 January, 1pm & 29 January, 11am War Memorial Library Outwit, outplay and outscore your friends – or save the world together. Suitable for ages 10+.
Scrabble Time 18 December & 15 January, 1pm War Memorial Library Haven’t played Scrabble for a while? Still know that you can score up to 75 points with the word ZOOM? Come and join our friendly crowd of players.
Heading away this summer? Take the library with you! Find eBooks, eAudio-Books, digital magazines & newspapers, movies and more online at library.huttcity.govt.nz
Beginner's Guide: Ancestry.com
Scanning your photos
20 January, 11am Petone Library
Anytime during opening hours Petone Library
Learn how to navigate this popular family history database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia.
Have images you don't want to lose? Come and try out Petone Heritage Centre's scanner and save those memories!
The Prince in Petone 29 January, 12noon Petone Library
Beginner's Guide: Researching local and family history
In May 1920 Edward, The Prince of Wales, toured New Zealand. Petone was one of the places favoured with a spot on the royal itinerary. But things didn’t go as planned...
Get started on your local history research - learn which resources and tools available to you.
Presented by our Heritage Specialist, Clark.
Any time during opening hours Petone Library
Explore. Read. Relax. Take part in our summer challenges for ages 13-113 and be in to win! Grab a challenge card at any Hutt City Library from 1 December. Drop your finished card off at your local library before 31 January to go in the draw to win prizes thanks to our fabulous sponsors! Visit our website to find out more. Thanks to our sponsors: Atrium Cafe, The Cuba Press, Mākaro Press & Schrödinger's Books
Holiday events for tamariki and rangitahi Discover: Beebots and Ozobots 17 December, 11am 15 January, 2pm Petone Library Learn how to code as a family with our little robots.
Cardboard Castle 8 January, 2pm Petone Library
Whodunnit in the Library
Beginners Minecraft 13 January, 2pm Taita Library Book in at Taita Library or phone 04 560 1094.
Summer Play Day 13 January, 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub Sport, water play, giant bubbles and more for the whole family!
11 January, 2pm-3pm War Memorial Library
Make Your Own Family Pizza Board Game
Can you solve the dastardly crime? Help us examine the evidence and bring the thief to justice!
13, 20 & 27 January, 1pm-3pm Wainuiomata Community Hub
Cardboard Toys 12 January, 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub Draw, design and make a drawing into a 3D object with artist Jojo Garcia. Ages 7+.
Warhammer 12, 15, 19 & 22 January, 2pm-4pm War Memorial Library Learn how to assemble and paint a Warhammer model for free! You will build a complete model to keep and use in table-top and role-playing games! This event is for ages 11+. Younger children will need to bring an adult.
Create your own game using a variety of art techniques!
Scrapbooking for Beginners 14 January, 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub Learn how to make a simple DIY scrapbook. Ages 5+. Book in at the Hub or phone 04 562 9050.
Divine Decoupage for Kids 18 January, 2pm Taita Library Craft your own storage container with an everyday jar.
Love a Lava Lamp? 19 January, 2pm Taita Library Make your own lava lamp!
Exploring Patterns
You Da Bomb
19 January, 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub
28 January, 2pm Taita Library
Work with art materials in new ways to create your own designs. Ages 7+. Book in at the Hub or phone 04 562 9050.
Make your bath da bomb with a home made bath bomb.
Games Time 20 January, 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub Are you up for a challenge? Check out the range of board and card games at the hub. All ages.
Experienced Minecraft 20 & 27 January, 2pm Taita Library Book in at Taita Library or phone 04 560 1094.
Playdough Play 21 January 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub Sculpt, build, create and play! All ages. Book in at the Hub or phone 04 562 9050.
Flower Pressing 23 January, 1pm-3pm Wainuiomata Community Hub See your local environment in a different way, and create a pressed flower collage card!
Rip, Snip & Create: Summer Edition! 28 January, 2pm-3pm War Memorial Library Explore story with fun, creative and collaborative activities in this special summer session.
Bricks & Pieces Pop Ups Tuesdays & Sundays during December/January Petone Library 9 & 30 January, 2pm-4pm War Memorial Library Get building over summer! See our regular event info for more Bricks & Pieces sessions!
Crafts at Petone Weekdays during December/January Petone Library Pop into Petone Library to flex your creative skills. Create artwork, cards, bags, wrapping paper and more!
The Big Read Check In Saturdays, 2pm during December Wednesdays, 2pm during January Petone Library An informal get-together to chat about what you've been reading, share ideas for activities, and get recommendations on what to read!
Who am I? Drop in anytime during January Petone Library Find out about your relatives, your house, your street, your community! Look up what happened on the day you (or your parents/grandparents) were born.
Storytime at Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe 14 January, 10am-11am Listen to tails, pet the cats, and relax with a cuppa at our pawsome storytime with the Neko Ngeru Cat Cafe in Petone. Ages 7+ Registrations required as spaces are very limited! Book in by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz or contact your local library.
Click Happy 20 January, 6pm-8pm War Memorial Library Tamariki and rangitahi can join Mandi Lynn, past winner of New Zealand’s Creative Photographer of the Year, for a FREE hands-on workshop about the advanced settings on a cellphone camera and the manual settings on a camera. Learn about Click Happy’s upcoming photo scavenger hunt challenges and find out how you can win a scholarship to attend a deep dive masterclass with Mandi. For more info visit our website.
Summer Stories Enjoy summery stories for all ages!
Tuesdays during January, 10am Wainuiomata Library
Soft Toy Sleepover 20-21 January Petone Library Bring your (second) favourite toy and see what they get up to after the library closes.... Drop off anytime on 20th and pick-up after 11am on 21st.
Tuesdays to Saturdays during January, 10.30am War Memorial Library Tuesdays during January, 11am (starts 12 January) Taita Library Wednesdays during January, 10:30am Naenae Library
Bubble Fun Bubble Flash Mob
Bubbly Window Art
Tuesday 12 January, 10:30am Anzac Lawn (War Memorial Library)
22 January, 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm Wainuiomata Community Hub
We’ll provide the bubbles; all we need is you! If you have your own special bubble mix or maker, bring them along. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn after the fun and remember to slip, slop, slap, and wrap before coming! For postponement info keep an eye on our website and Facebook page.
Bubble Play 16 January, 1pm-3pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Let’s have fun with bubbles!
Bubble Bonanza at Moera Playground 18 December, 2:30pm Moera Library Join the Moera Library team in the park next door for a half hour of stories and fun with bubbles!
Bubble Bonanza at Bishop Park 20 January, 10:30am Eastbourne Library Join the Eastbourne Library team at Bishop Park (across the road from the library) for bubbly stories and craft.
Join the team from Contact Energy in decorating the Hub’s windows in colourful artwork!
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble 22 January, 2pm Walter Nash Centre Create a cool piece of bubble art.
Wand your own bubbles? 26 January, 2pm Walter Nash Centre Make your own bubble wand.
Taita Library Super Splash 29 January, 2pm-4pm Meet outside the Walter Nash Centre Bring your water squirter (or use one of ours) for an epic water battle and other water based activities. Be prepared to get wet and remember to slip, slop, slap, and wrap before coming!
Regular Events & Services Book Talks
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7 Dec, 10:30am
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2 Dec, 1:30pm
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3 Dec, 10:30am
Senior Social Group
Get together and share stories with others over a cup of tea. P
14 Dec & 18 Jan, 12pm
Ready. Steady. Balance.
Family History
Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history. P
No sessions in Dec & Jan
Class for seniors. Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. All welcome!
Family History Drop-in
Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups.
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Tuesdays, 1pm
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9 Dec & 13 Jan, 1pm
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2 Dec, 11am
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16 Dec & 20 Jan, 1pm
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3 Dec, 10:30am
Mondays, 11am Finishes 21 Dec and starts back 11 Jan.
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21 Jan, 1pm
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10 Dec & 14 Jan, 10:30am
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16 Dec 1:30pm
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21 Dec, 1pm
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21 Dec & 18 Jan, 7pm
WM 28 Jan, 10:30am
Book Groups
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Steady As You Go
Gentle exercise to increase balance, strength & mobility, with Age Concern. Entry by Koha. T
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Mondays, 1:30pm Wednesdays, 12pm Finishes 16 Dec and starts back 18 Jan. Tuesdays, 11am Thursdays, 1pm
Meet-up with other writers to share experiences. WM 17 Dec & 21 Jan, 5pm
Scrabble Club
Play one-hour games with others. All ages welcome. Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
Community Law Clinics
Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen. 10 Dec, 10:30am
WM 16 Dec & 20 Jan, 10am
Movie Morning E
Fridays, 11am Finishes 18 Dec and starts back 12 Feb.
Writers' Table
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17 Dec & 21 Jan, 11am
Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. Note: Clinics finish up on 16 Dec and start back from 12 Jan. N
Tuesdays, 2pm
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Wednesdays, 11am
SeniorNet Social
Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book, just drop in!
Justices of the Peace
Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour. E
5 Dec, 12pm
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7 Dec, 1pm
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Wednesdays, 11:30am No session 6 Jan
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13 Dec & 27 Jan, 1pm
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29 Jan, 2pm
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Thursdays, 2pm
Craft Groups T W N
Craft and Chat 11 & 18 Dec, 2pm 22 & 29 Jan, 2pm
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Crafty Volunteers Saturdays, 10:30am
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WM No sessions in Dec & Jan Petone Library
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Stokes Valley Library
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Taita Library
Nash Knitters Tuesdays, 1pm Craft Group Thursdays, 2pm
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Craft Group Sundays, 1pm Colouring In Sundays, 2pm Wainuiomata Library
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Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme
A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpi aged 0-2 years. Note: Sessions finish up on 18 Dec and start back from 18 Jan. E
Bricks & Pieces
Make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+ 10 Dec, 3:30pm T 30 Jan, 2pm E
10 Dec & 14 Jan, 3:45pm
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Mondays, 10:30am
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Tuesdays, 10:30am Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Thursdays, 10.30am
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Tuesdays & Sundays over summer Wednesdays, 3:30pm Finishes 15 Dec, no sessions in Jan.
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7 Dec 3:30pm
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Tuesdays, 3:45pm Finishes 15 Dec and starts back 19 Jan.
A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years. Note: Sessions finish up on 18 Dec and start back from 18 Jan
Rip, Snip and Create!
Unleash your inner artist as we explore story with fun, creative and collaborative activities.
Dungeons and Dragons
Calling all warlocks, monks, barbarians, rangers and rogues! Learn how to swing a sword, cast a spell and grapple monsters! All levels and abilities welcome. Recommended ages 10+
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Thursdays, 10:30am
Bring friends and whānau to play our awesome selection of games, or bring your own!
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Kids' Book Group
Chat about books, play games & create! Ages 8-12. P
No sessions in Dec & Jan
Wednesdays, 3:30pm
WM 10 Dec, 3:45pm
Preschool Storytime
13 Dec & 24 Jan, 1pm
Tabletop Games
Sundays, 11am
WM Fridays, 10.30am
War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Regular group for ages 9-12, exploring books and beyond!
WM 18 Dec, 3:45pm
Mondays, 10am
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Inklings
Eastbourne Library
E 38 Rimu Street
Moera Library
[Common Room]: Creative Writing
Get inspired at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth aged 13–21. Does not run during school holidays. Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm WM Finishes 11 Dec and starts back in Feb.
Music with Thumbs UP
Join us for a playful session celebrating music and song with Thumbs UP Trust. P
9 Dec & 20 Jan, 10am
After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi Note: No sessions during summer holidays. W
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Activity Thursday Thursdays, 3:30pm
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Art & Craft Fridays Fridays, 3:30pm
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Naenae Library
N 341 Cambridge Terrace
and Boost Your Summer Reading
Win great prizes 0-12 year olds Sign up at your local library from 1 December
More details at library.huttcity.govt.nz