June 2021
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The World of Zero Waste Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa Winter Woolly Bird Count
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World Wide Knit in Public Day
Winter Woolly Bird Count
Saturday 12 June, 10am-4pm War Memorial Library
Don your winter woollies, grab your binoculars, and invite your friends and whānau for an afternoon of scavenger hunting to find unique yarn birds created by Wonky Stitches NZ. Pick up a copy of the map at the War Memorial Library on Saturday 12 June between 10am-4pm or see Wonky Stitches NZ on Facebook for more information.
Knit or crochet with Wonky Stitches NZ! Plus bring along your excess bits and bobs for our yarn swap!
Saturday 12 June, 10:30am Eastbourne Library Join us for a us for a woolly themed storytime at 10:30am or bring your current knitting project along at any time and knit with us in public!
Saturday 12 June, 10am-2pm Naenae Library Bring along your current yarn project and knit (or crochet) with us in our sunny and warm community space!
Saturday 12 June, 9am-12pm Wainuiomata Library
Dementia Essentials: What you need to know about Dementia Join experts from Dementia Wellington at Petone Library for a series of seminars answering the most common questions about dementia. There will be an opportunity for questions and discussion at each session.
Bring your knitting along and enjoy a delicious morning tea with others!
Understanding Changed Behaviour Thursday 17 June, 10:30am-12pm
Stepping UP Computer Classes
Communicating Effectively Thursday 24 June, 10:30am-12pm
FREE computer classes for people with basic or no computer skills. Available at Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, and War Memorial Libraries. Phone 04 570 6633 or ask at your local library to register for a class.
To find out more or to register for these seminars, contact Sarah Togher on 020 4025 2329 and educator@dementiawellington.org.nz
NZ Sign Language Tasters Thursday 17 June, 12pm War Memorial Library Saturday 19 June, 12pm Petone Library Give NZ Sign Language a go at our taster classes on in June! No need to book just show up.
The World of Zero Waste Wednesday 16 June, 6pm-8pm War Memorial Library Are you keen to make less rubbish, but not sure how or where to start? Join Hannah and Liam of The Rubbish Trip, for an intro to the world of zero waste at this fun workshop. Free event + zero waste kai!
Wainuiomata Heritage Talk: Hutt City Council Archives Saturday 19 June, 1pm-3:30pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Laura Jamieson, Senior Advisor Hutt City Council Archives, will talk about the history of the Archives, what they do, the type of information they have, how you can access them, and will share a few gems from the collection.
Creative Sessions: Paint & Gravity 13, 20 & 27 June, 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub Get creative using paint and the force of gravity with Liang Cui, a visual artist from China. For ages 15+ Spaces strictly limited. Email helen.murray@huttcity.govt.nz, or phone 04 562 9050, to book a place.
Teddy Bears Picnic Friday 18 June, 3:15pm Eastbourne Library Bring along your tamariki and teds to celebrate International Picnic Day with a special after school Storytime.
Happy Birthday, Eric Carle! Tuesday 22 June 3:45pm Naenae Library Eric Carle was born 25 June 1929 and sadly passed away in May aged 91. Use paper, glue, and your imagination to create a very colourful insect and celebrate this iconic author and artist!
Join Team Asterix! Thursday 24 June, 3:45pm-5pm War Memorial Library The year is 50BC, and Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely… Sign up to Team Asterix to help hold back the invaders! Draw a cartoon superhero, design a magic potion, and make a helmet. Ages 7+ Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz or talk to Library Staff to let us know you’re coming.
Oceania Voices Presents: A talanoa with Dr Emalani Case Wednesday 30 June, 6:15pm War Memorial Library Dr Emalani Case will read from her new book, Everything Ancient was Once New, followed by conversation and an opportunity to ask questions. Everyone welcome.
Connected - Employment, Education and Training
Job Seeker Sessions with Work Connect
Tuesday 15 June, 12pm-1:30pm Petone Library
Work Connect is a free programme to help skilled migrants, partners and adult children of skilled migrants, and international student graduates (level 7 & above) prepare for the New Zealand job market. Everyone is welcome at these sessions.
Looking for employment, training and/or further education? Talk with Gavin Holmes, Hutt Valley Employment Liaison Advisor, from Connected, an all-of-government service that helps New Zealanders connect with advice and support about employment, education and training available through government agencies.
DVDs are now half price! From 1 June we’re cutting the rental charge for our DVDs in half! You can now rent a DVD for as little as $1 with many available to borrow for FREE.
All libraries will be closed Monday 7 June for Queen’s Birthday
Job search strategies & LinkedIn Wednesday 16 June, 12pm-1pm Petone Library Learn valuable information about what the NZ employer looks for in a candidate, what job search strategies work best to increase your chances to find employment and tips on how to market yourself on LinkedIn.
Interview Skills Wednesday 30 June, 12pm-1pm Petone Library Learn how to prepare for an interview, understand how employers think during an interview and what type of questions you can expect. Get tips on how to present yourself effectively and how to communicate your skills, experience, personal qualities and other strengths with impact.
Regular Events & Services Book Talks
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3 June, 10:30am
Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour.
Book Groups
Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups. 2 June, 11am
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3 June, 10:30am
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10 June, 10:30am
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21 June, 1pm
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21 June, 7pm
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16 June, 1:30pm
Nash Knitters Tuesdays, 1pm
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Craft Group Thursdays, 2pm
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Craft and Chat Fridays, 2pm
5 June, 12pm
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No session in June.
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23 June, 1pm
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25 June, 2pm
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Thursdays, 2pm
WM 11 June, 1pm
Community Law Clinics Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. T
8 June, 11am
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Tuesdays, 2pm
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Wednesdays, 11am
Steady As You Go
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Mondays, 1:30pm Wednesdays, 12pm
Family History Drop-in
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Tuesdays, 11am Thursdays, 1pm
9 June, 1pm
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17 June, 1pm
Craft Group Sundays, 1pm
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16 June, 1pm
Colouring In Sundays, 2pm
Help With Family History
Do you have a favourite book? Or a passage that the world just needs to hear?
Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) and our Family History Specialist are available to assist with researching your family history.
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Petone Library
Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
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Meet-up with other writers to share experiences.
8 June, 2pm
26 June, 11am
Enjoy playing Scrabble with others. All ages welcome.
Gentle exercise to increase balance, strength & mobility, with Age Concern. Entry by Koha.
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Share a Book
Scrabble Club
Writers' Table
Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book, just drop in!
Crafty Volunteers WM 5 June, 1pm-4pm P
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21 June, 12pm
Justices of the Peace
No session in June.
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Senior Social Group
17 June, 9:30am-12pm
Stokes Valley Library
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Taita Library
Ready. Steady. Balance. Class for seniors. Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. All welcome! P
Mondays, 11am
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Tuesdays, 1pm
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Fridays, 11am
Social Drama for Seniors
No lines to learn, no audience, just fun! P
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Tuesdays, 10:30am Wainuiomata Library
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Regular Events & Services Bricks & Pieces
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+ 5 June, 2pm WM 18 June 3:45pm
A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpi aged 0-2 years. E
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Mondays, 10:30am Tuesdays, 10:30am Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am Tuesdays, 10:15am Saturdays, 2pm
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Thursdays, 10:30am
After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi During term time. W
Weekdays, 3:30pm
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Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm
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Weekdays, 3pm
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11 June, 3:30pm 26 June, 2pm
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Fridays, 3:30pm
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27 June, 2pm
Board Games Time
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23 June, 3pm-4:30pm NEW!
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Tuesdays, 3:30pm
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Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am
Inklings Book Group
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Thursdays, 3:45pm
SeniorNet Social Morning
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12 June, 2pm
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17 June, 3:30pm
Guest speaker is Bruce Spedding. Wind, water, waves, wings - how modern developments are changing personal watersports
A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years.
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Tuesdays, 3:45pm
WM 25 June, 10am
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Tuesdays, 11am *new day
Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen.
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Wednesdays, 10:30am
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 10am Saturdays, 10:30am
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Thursdays, 10:30am
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Thursdays, 11am
Level 4, Bob Scott Retirement Village Petone 30 June, 10:30am
Preschool Storytime
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Discover: Stories
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3 June, 3:15pm War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Movies
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10 June, 10am Movie: Mr Holmes
17 June, 11am Movie: Love and Friendship 16 June, 10am Movie: I am Big Bird WM (The Caroll Spinney Story E
[Common Room]: Creative Writing
Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+. E
Exploring books and beyond! For ages 8-12.
Get inspired at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth aged 13–21. During term time.
CAB Migrant Connect
Learn about some of the main hazards and impacts we face in the Wellington region and how you can be prepared. WM 11 June, 10am-12pm
Note: Events and programmes may be cancelled or postponed depending on Covid-19 Alert Level. For up-to-date information visit library.huttcity.govt.nz or phone 04 570 6633.
WM Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm Eastbourne Library
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Moera Library
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Naenae Library
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Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa Talofa, celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa (Sāmoan Language Week) with us from 30 May - 5 June.
Polokalame mo pepe (Baby Bounce & Rhyme) Monday 31 May, 10:30am Naenae Library Join Lahraine and Terisa for a half hour of Sāmoan songs and rhymes to enjoy with your pepe ages 0-2. Everyone welcome!
Storytime with Dahlia Malaeulu Tuesday 1 June, 11am Taita Library Stories, songs and more with Wellington author Dahlia Malaeulu.
Valugā Popo (Coconut Grating) Wednesday 2 June, 12pm Naenae Library Join Josh Tele'a and Vee Samoa as they show you grate coconuts, Sāmoan style! Come give it a go!
Polokalame tala fa’amatala mo tamaiti (Discover: Stories) Thursday 3 June, 3:15pm Eastbourne Library Discover a love of reading and storytelling! This month we're enjoying Sāmoan stories and activities. Ages 5+.
Movie: Three Wise Cousins Saturday 5 June, 2pm Wainuiomata Library Sunday 6 June, 2pm Naenae Library Bring your 'āiga for a free screening of Three Wise Cousins [PG] in the Library
Movie: Take Home Pay Friday 11 June, 6pm Taita Library Kick back and watch a free screening of Take Home Pay with your friends in the Library. Rated [M] for violence and is recommended for audiences aged 16+.
Polokalame faitauga tusi mo tamaiti laiti (Sāmoan Storytime) Wednesday 2 June Naenae Library, 10:30am Moera Library, 11am Thursday 3 June Petone Library, 10:30am Tuesday 8 June Wainuiomata Library, 10:30am Enjoy Sāmoan stories, songs and activities with your tamaiti.
Note: Events/programmes may be cancelled or postponed depending on Covid-19 Alert Level. For up-to-date information visit library.huttcity.govt.nz or phone 04 570 6633.