March 2021
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Author Talk: Judy Melinek + T.J. Mitchell 24 March, 6:30pm War Memorial Library Join New York Times best-selling co-authors Judy Melinek M.D. and T.J. Mitchell for a candid discussion on writing together, the life of a forensic pathologist and their latest book, Aftershock.
Are you an Adult Fan of LEGO®? 3 March, 6pm War Memorial Library Learn from our local expert LEGO® builders from Well-LUG (Wellington Lego® User Group) about different ways to construct a tree, then get creative and make your own version! This is aimed at adults but you are welcome to bring your whānau.
Happy Birthday, Dr Seuss!
FACTOPIA
2 March, 3:45pm Naenae Library
25 March, 3:45pm-5pm War Memorial Library
Celebrate Dr Seuss's birthday at Naenae Library with Seussilicious stories, then design a new hat for The Cat in the Hat.
Did you know an ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain? Let our expert tour guides take you on a wander around Factopia and discover quirky and fascinating facts!
Kaupapa Moana Sea Week (6-14 March) Sea Week Storytimes 9 March, 10:30am Wainuiomata Community Hub 10 March 10:30am Naenae Library 10 March, 11am Moera Library 11 March 10:30am Petone Library 11 March, 11am Koraunui Community Hub 12 March, 10:30am War Memorial Library Join us in the library for a half-hour of sea-themed stories to celebrate Kaupapa Moana. All ages welcome!
Pop-up Bricks & Pieces 10 March 3:45pm Naenae Library Join us in the library for a sea-themed LEGO® building session at Bricks & Pieces. All ages welcome!
Antarctic Sea Ice 6 March, 1:30pm Petone Library 9 March, 3:30pm Eastbourne Library, 13 March, 2:30pm Koraunui Community Hub Join Associate Professor Craig Stevens (NIWA) to learn how the ice and oceans around Antarctica are changing with climate change – and what this means for Aotearoa. We’ll play some games using a paddling pool and a fan to help us understand the challenges of oceanography in extreme environments! For ages 8+.
Science in the Hutt: Impacts of climate change on NZ’s kelp forest ecosystems 10 March, 6:30pm War Memorial Library Chris Cornwall (Victoria University Wellington) on ocean warming and acidification threatening New Zealand’s iconic kelp forest ecosystems. Run in conjunction with Lower Hutt Cafe Scientifique.
Garden Swaps for Neighbours Day Aotearoa 20 March 10am-1pm Eastbourne Library
Children's Day - Saturday Storytime Saturdays, 10:30am Eastbourne Library
20 March, 10am War Memorial Library
We’re celebrating Children’s Day with a Storytime every Saturday in March!
27 March, 11am-2pm Naenae Library
Bring the whole whānau for stories and crafts with us in the library.
28 March, 11am-1pm Koraunui Community Hub
Suitable for ages 3-7.
Take part in The Great Plant Swap for Neighbours Day! Bring your garden surplus, seeds and stuff to the library to swap with others and say kia ora to your neighbours from around Te Awa Kairangi.
Neighbour's Tree for Neighbours Day Aotearoa Help us celebrate Neighbours Day by acknowledging those who live and work around us. Write a message of appreciation to a kind or helpful neighbour on a leaf and add it to the neighbourhood tree inside War Memorial Library anytime from 20-30 March
Celebrate Children's Day 6 & 7 March, 2pm Petone Library Join us for a special storytime and craft to celebrate tamariki from around the world.
Social Drama for Seniors Tuesdays, 10:30am-12noon Petone Library No lines to learn, no audience, just fun! Use improvisation, drama and storytelling to gently stretch the grey matter and keep the mind active and creative. Classes are full of play, laughter, and connection. Morning tea provided.
Books on Wednesday: Anne Manchester
Stepping UP Computer Classes - Term 1 2021
3 March, 11am Eastbourne Library
Hutt City Libraries and Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa offer FREE computer classes for people with basic or no computer skills.
Join us to chat about what you’ve been reading and get inspired for what to read next! This month we are joined by local author Anne Manchester and her recently published book Memory
Term 1 classes start Monday 1 March and are available at Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, and War Memorial Libraries. Visit http://library.huttcity.govt.nz or see in-library for the class timetable. Phone 04 570 6633 or ask at your local library to register for a class.
Car Seat Clinic 11 March, 8:30am-11am Koraunui Community Hub
Parks Week Storytimes
10 March 10am Bishop Park (Eastbourne Library) 11 March, 10:30am Petone Library Celebrate Parks Week with special storytimes outside!
Car seats are compulsory in New Zealand for children under 7, but they can be confusing to install! Get your seat checked and get advice and support from a registered child restraint technician at this free clinic.
Regular Events & Services Book Talks
Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction. N
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3 Mar, 1:30pm
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4 Mar, 10:30am
Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour.
Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups. M
4 Mar, 10:30am
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11 Mar, 10:30am
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17 Mar, 1:30pm
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15 Mar, 1pm
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15 Mar, 7pm
22 Mar, 12pm
Justices of the Peace
Book Groups
3 Mar, 11am
Get together and share stories with others over a cup of tea. P
WM 25 Mar, 10:30am
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Senior Social Group
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6 Mar, 12pm
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1 Mar, 1pm
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Tuesdays, 11am Thursdays, 1pm
Class for seniors. Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. All welcome! P
Mondays, 11am
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Tuesdays, 1pm
24 Mar, 1pm
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10 Mar, 1pm
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26 Feb, 2pm
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17 Mar, 1pm
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Thursdays, 2pm
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18 Mar, 1pm
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Nash Knitters Tuesdays, 1pm
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Craft Group Thursdays, 2pm
Enjoy playing Scrabble with others. All ages welcome.
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Craft and Chat Fridays, 2pm
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Crafty Volunteers Saturdays, 10:30am
Scrabble Club
Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
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Community Law Clinics
No lines to learn, no audience, just fun! Tuesdays, 11:30
Colouring In Sundays, 2pm
Movie Morning
Join us to watch Agatha and the Truth of Murder.
Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre.
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Petone Library
Craft Group Sundays, 1pm
Social Drama for Seniors
Petone Flicks
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Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book, just drop in!
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WM Thursdays, 1pm Fridays, 11am
Family History Drop-in
WM 12 Mar, 1pm
Ready. Steady. Balance.
No sessions in March
9 Mar, 1pm
WM 18 Mar, 5pm
Mondays, 1:30pm Wednesdays, 12pm
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Meet-up with other writers to share experiences.
Gentle exercise to increase balance, strength & mobility, with Age Concern. Entry by Koha.
Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history.
WM Wednesdays, 11:30am
Writers' Table
Steady As You Go
Help With Family History
23 Mar, 11am
Stokes Valley Library
S Koraunui Community Hub
Taita Library
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Wainuiomata Library
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Regular Events & Services Bricks & Pieces
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+ 12 Mar, 3:30pm T 27 Mar, 2pm
A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpi aged 0-2 years. E
Mondays, 10am
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11 Mar, 3:45pm
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6 Mar, 2pm (NEW!) 19 Mar, 3:45pm
Mondays, 10:30am
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28 Mar, 2pm
Tuesdays, 10:30am Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am Tuesdays, 10:15am Saturdays, 2pm
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Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Thursdays, 10:30am
Unleash your inner artist as we explore story with fun, creative and collaborative activities.
Mondays, 10am WM Mondays, 11am Wednesdays, 2:15pm N P S
Rip, Snip and Create!
Level 4, Bob Scott Retirement Village Petone 24 Mar, 10:30am
WM 11 Mar, 3:45pm
Dungeons and Dragons
Preschool Storytime
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Tuesdays, 10:30am
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Thursdays, 11:30am
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. Ages 10-18.
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Wednesdays, 10:30am
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 10am Saturdays, 10:30am (during March)
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Thursdays, 10:30am
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Thursdays, 11am
A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years.
WM Fridays, 10:30am
War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Exploring books and beyond! For ages 8-12. E
18 Mar, 3:30pm
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Tuesdays, 3:45pm
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13 Mar, 2pm
[Common Room]: Creative Writing
Get inspired at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth aged 13–21. WM Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm
After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi W
Weekdays, 3:30pm
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Fridays, 3:30pm
Silver Screen
Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen. T
11 Mar, 10am
WM 17 Mar, 10am
Board Games Time
Bring friends and whānau to play our awesome selection of games, or bring your own! N
Thursdays, 3:45pm
Discover: Stories
Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+. E
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14 & 28 Mar, 1pm
Inklings Book Group
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.
4 Mar, 3:15pm
Eastbourne Library
E 38 Rimu Street
Moera Library
M 107 Randwick Crescent
Naenae Library
N 341 Cambridge Terrace
Rainbow Storytime with Hugo Grrrl and Friends 27 March, 2pm War Memorial Library Join Hugo Grrrl and friends at the library for a fun filled storytime full of songs and stories about love, acceptance, diversity and inclusion.
Rainbow Storytimes 16 March & 23 March, 10:30am Wainuiomata Community Hub 20 March, 11:30am 24 March, 10:30am Naenae Library 20 March, 11:30am Taita Library
A safe and accepting environment for all ages.
25 March, 10:30am Petone Library
Let’s Get Queerzical
Celebrate the Wellington Pride Festival - Tū Whakahīhī e Te Whanganui-ā-Ta at our special Rainbow Storytime!
27 March, 6:30pm Walter Nash Centre Come along to a free queer quiz for ages 13+! Awesome prizes up for grabs including vouchers from Seashore Cabaret and Kāpura. Email Librariesevents@huttcity.govt.nz to register your team of 2-6 people. Spaces are limited so get in quick!
Bring the whole whānau and join us for fabulous stories about diversity, belonging and being yourself.
Pride Scavenger Hunt 30 March, 4:30pm-6pm War Memorial Library As part of Wellington Pride Festival, join us for a special Pride scavenger hunt celebrating LGBTQIA+ literature for youth! Event starts 4:30pm on the top floor.
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.