MARCH 2020
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Seaweek–Kaupapa Moana Gujarati Cooking Naenae's 50th!
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Join us for our all-ages programme for Seaweek–Kaupapa Moana, New Zealand’s celebration of the sea, and renew your connection with the ocean! Visit the Hutt City Libraries website for full details.
Seaweek Movie
War Memorial Library, Wednesday 4 March, 10am Petone Library, Thursday 5 March 3.30pm
Ghost Fishing NZ - Diving into a Cleaner Future War Memorial Library, Thursday 5 March, 6:30pm
Stop-Motion Animation
Petone Library, Saturday 7 March, 1-3pm
Help Save Leonard the Pilot Whale!
Anzac Lawn in front of War Memorial Library, Sunday 8 March, 2pm
Seaweek Book Group
Petone Library, Sunday 8 March, 2:30pm
Science in the Hutt:
Impacts of climate change on New Zealand's kelp forest ecosystems War Memorial Library, Thursday 26 March, 6.30pm PLUS All Pre-school Storytimes during Seaweek will be sea-themed!
Celebrate Parks Week (7-15 March) at your local library with Stories in the Sun Wainuiomata Library Tuesday 10 March, 10:30am Taita Library (meet at the courtyard by Walter Nash Centre) Tuesday 10 March, 11am Eastbourne Library Wednesday 11 March, 10am Naenae Library (meet at the playground next to the library) Wednesday 11 March, 10:30am
Petone Library (meet at big wooden bench just outside the library) Thursday 12 March, 10:30am Stokes Valley Koraunui Hub (meet at Speldhurst Park) Thursday 12 March, 11am War Memorial Library (meet at libraries flag, near the water feature in Riddiford Gardens) Friday 13 March, 10.30am
Moera Library(meet at the park behind the library) Wednesday 11 March, 11am
Wellington Pride Festival continues in March! Creating Rainbow Inclusive Schools Workshop Taita Library Tuesday 3 March, 4-7pm Learn how to make schools more inclusive environments for rainbow young people - register at bit.ly/CRISWellington Movie Screening (for adults) Taita Library Tuesday 3 March, 5.30-8pm & Sunday 8 March, 2.30-5pm Relax and watch an LGBTQIA film for free in great company! Call the library or pop in to find out what's showing Rainbow Storytime (for all ages) Taita Library Saturday 7 March, 11am Celebrate Wellington Pride at our special Rainbow Storytime Scavenger Hunt (for ages 13-18) War Memorial Library Saturday 7 March, 2-4pm Explore our fun team scavenger hunt! Please register with library staff or call us on 04 570 6633
Discover: Stories Eastbourne Library First Thursday every month, 3.15pm Starts Thursday 5 March Discover a love of reading and storytelling! We will enjoy a few stories followed by a creative activity. For children aged 5+ and their parents or caregivers.
Kids Yoga Wainuiomata Library Wednesday 25 March, 3.45pm Join Kutumba Yoga and Seedling Yoga for a fun class for ages 5-10. Find out more and register at bit.ly/huttkidsyoga
Children’s Day 2020 War Memorial Library Sunday 1 March, 1-4pm Celebrate our tamariki with a popup Bricks & Pieces, scavenger hunt and other fun family activities! Find out more about Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki at childrensday.org.nz
Child Safety Workshop with Dr Amy Tiemann War Memorial Library Thursday 19 March, 6:30-8pm Doing Right by Our Kids author Dr Amy Tiemann gives an interactive talk and workshop about child safety, abuse prevention, and how to solve other safety problems such as bullying. Amy will combine information from her book with a demonstration of Kidpower 'People Safety Skills' for safety and independence. This is an event for parents, caregivers and children. Copies of Doing Right by Our Kids will be available for purchase.
Pass It On: Gujarati Cookbook War Memorial Library Saturday 21 March, 2pm Local mum and daughter authors Shobha and Keryn Kalyan created Pass It On, the beautiful Indian Gujarati cookbook full of vibrant family recipes that have been passed down generations. Shobha and Keryn are excited to 'pass it on' to you to share the secrets of their deliciously authentic cuisine. There'll also be a live cooking demonstration, along with a book signing so you can get your very own autographed copy. A percentage of profit made during this event will also go towards supporting Dementia Wellington.
Naenae Library 50th Anniversary Celebration Naenae Library Friday 27 March, 6.30pm Join us to celebrate 50 years of Naenae Library, starting with a talk about the History of Naenae Library, followed by a cuppa and a chance to view our local history displays.
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Catch up with Campbell Wainuiomata Library Thursday 26 March, 3.45pm Got an issue you’d like new Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry to know about? Want to just say hello? Call into Wainuiomata Library for a chance to chat one-on-one with your Mayor. Campbell is visiting all eight Libraries and Community Hubs throughout Lower Hutt.
Regular Events & Services Bricks & Pieces
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+
A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpi aged 0-2 years
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12 March, 3:30pm 28 March, 2pm
Mondays, 10am WM Mondays, 11am Wednesdays, 2:15pm
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Mondays, 10:30am
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29 March, 2pm
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Tuesdays, 10:15am
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Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am
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Mondays, 10am
WM 20 March, 3:45pm
Activity Thursday
Thursdays, 10:30am
Something different every Thursday during school term!
Stokeswood Rest Home 10 March, 1.30pm Bob Scott Retirement Village (fourth floor) 25 March, 10:30am
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Thursdays, 3:30pm
After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi Games, sports, and more!
Preschool Storytime
A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years
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Weekdays, 3:30pm
After-school Activities
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Tuesdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10.30am*
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Art & Craft Fridays
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Tamariki can chill out and do something creative!
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Thursdays, 10:30am
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Thursdays, 11am
Games, technology, arts and so much more! Ages 5-18 Weekdays, 3:30pm
Fridays, 3:30pm
WM Fridays, 10:30am
Twilight Tales
*We're Going on a Bear Hunt to celebrate Parks Week! Tamariki and teddy bears of all ages are welcome!
WM Tuesdays, 6pm
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War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Pyjamas are welcome at this weekly storytime for ages 2-7 and their families
Eastbourne Library
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Moera Library
Book Talks
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2 March, 10:30am
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4 March, 1.30pm
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5 March, 10.30am
WM 26 March, 7pm
Book Groups
Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups E
4 March, 11am
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5 March, 10.30am
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12 March, 10.30am
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18 March, 1.30pm
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16 March, 1pm
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16 March, 7pm
Tabletop Games
Bring friends and whānau to play our awesome selection of games - or bring your own! N
Sundays, 11am
*NEW* Inklings–Reboot
Monthly group for ages 9-12, exploring books and beyond! E
2 March, 3:45pm
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Naenae Library
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Regular Events & Services Seniors' Movies
Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen T
12 March, 10.30am
Craft Groups T W
WM 18 March, 10am
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Senior Morning Tea
Get together and share stories with others over a cup of tea. P
22 March, 12pm
Ready. Steady. Balance. Class for seniors. Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. All welcome!
Justices of the Peace
Nash Knitters Tuesdays, 1pm Social Craft Group Thursday 2pm Koraunui Crafters Fridays, 12:30pm
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Craft and Chat Fridays, 2pm
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Sunday Knitting Group Sundays, 10am
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Thursdays, 2-3pm
Colouring In Sundays, 2pm
Community Law Clinics
Mondays, 11am
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Fridays, 2-4:30pm
Help With Family History Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history 1 March, 1pm 4 & 18 March, 10am
Writers' Table
Family History Drop-in
Meet-up with other writers to share experiences and info
Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book, just drop in!
WM 11 March, 7pm
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11 March, 1pm
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18 March, 1pm
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19 March, 1pm
Thumbs UP
Join us for a playful session celebrating music and song with Thumbs UP Trust. P
WM Wednesdays, 11.30am
Crafty Volunteers Sundays, 1:30pm
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WM Fridays, 4:30-6pm
2 March, 1-2pm
27 March, 2-3pm
Play one-hour games with others. All ages welcome
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Tuesdays, 1pm
Get inspired at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth aged 13–21. Does not run during school holidays.
7 March, 12-1pm
25 March, 1pm-2pm
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Creative Writing
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Scrabble Club
WM Thursdays, 1pm
Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour
Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. N
Tuesdays, 2pm
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Thursdays, 10am
Citizens Advice Bureau Staff from our local CABs (Lower Hutt and Petone) answer your questions T
3 & 17 March, 10.30am
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17 March, 11am
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10 & 24 March, 10.30am
SeniorNet at the Library Speaker this month is Clark Stiles, on Market Gardens. All welcome! WM 26 March, 10am
18 March, 10am Petone Petone Library Library
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Stokes Stokes Valley Valley Library Library
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Taita Taita Library Library
Wainuiomata Wainuiomata Library Library
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Children’s Floor, War Memorial Library Second Thursday of the month, 3.45pm
Unleash your inner artist as we explore story with fun, creative and collaborative activities
Starts 12 March!