what's
May 2019
on at Hutt City Libraries
THE QUIZZES
Growing Great Brains Artificial Intelligence
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MAY 1
MAY 4
Unravelling the Adolescent Brain
Growing winter Vegetables
Wednesday 1 May, 6pm-8pm Moera Library Join the Brainwave Trust for an
Saturday 4 May, 2pm Koraunui Community Hub
informative, entertaining presentation to gain an understanding of the latest information on the adolescent brain and how the transition from child through adolescence to an adult involves intellectual, physical hormonal and emotional changes in your teen and tools you can use! Free, everyone welcome. MAY 9
Kids Yoga in the Library Wednesday 29 May, 3:45pm Eastbourne Library Join Jeanne from Kutumba Yoga at this FREE yoga taster class for tamariki aged 5-10. Bookings essential as spaces are limited. Visit http://bit.ly/KidsYogaEastbourne to book in.
Learn what vegetables to grow over the cooler months and how to grow them, in this workshop presented by Richard Self from Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu.
MAY 14
How can we stop the next generation of bullies, victims and bystanders? Tuesday 14 May, 6:30pm War Memorial Library Bullying isn’t just something we grow out of—bullying spans a lifetime. Join Victoria University of Wellington Professor Vanessa Green for a look at what needs to be done to address New Zealand’s very high levels of bullying.
THE QUIZZES
STAR WARS: A NEW QUIZ
(Adults + Youth) Friday 3 May 6pm-8pm War Memorial Library Get your crew of 2–6 people together, they’ll all need to be 16+ for this one.
STAR WARS: THE QUIZ STRIKES BACK (Whānau + Friends) Saturday 4 May 2pm-4pm War Memorial Library Sort out your team of 2-6 people, you’ll need at least one member who is 15 or younger.
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE QUIZ (All Ages)
Saturday 11 May 6:30-8pm Walter Nash Centre Organise your squad of 2-6 people and register. All ages welcome for this quiz!
Multiple prizes up for grabs for the winners and best costume at all quizzes. Prizes include your very own Millennium Falcon*. Spaces are limited, bookings are essential. Book in your team by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz Last one to sign up is a scruffy looking nerf herder. For more information visit http://library.huttcity.govt.nz
SCAVENGER HUNT
All month Water Nash Centre Help us defeat the dark side by completing our Star Wars scavenger hunt!
STAR WARS DAY
Saturday 4 May 1pm-2pm Koraunui Community Hub Join us some Star Wars crafts and activities! *Millennium Falcon may not be actual size.
MAY 17
MAY 21
NZ Sign Language Tasters
Growing Great Brains
Friday 17 May, 12pm War Memorial Library Friday 17 May, 3pm Naenae Library
Tuesday 21 May, 6pm-8pm Wainuiomata Library
This is a great opportunity for you to have a go learning some basic NZ Sign Language. It's fun and easy. Everyone welcome. Limited spaces.
MAY 23
Library Detective Academy Thursday 23 May, 4pm-5pm War Memorial Library Calling all budding detectives! One of our prize books has been stolen! Come along and help us solve this dastardly crime. We’ll also share mysterious stories and design a detective book cover.
Join the Brainwave Trust for the their engaging and interactive presentation 'The Early Years Last Forever'. Get up-to-date research and build your knowledge and understanding of the importance of early brain development and the lifelong impact this can have on children. Free, everyone welcome. MAY 25
Do it yourself Bike Repair Workshop Saturday 25 May, 12pm-1:30pm Koraunui Community Hub Bring in your bike and learn how to do basic repairs yourself! Ages 8+ All tools provided but attendees will need to source their own replacement parts.
MAY 29
MAY 30
Passions Into Print Wednesday 29 May, 6pm Petone Library Hear local authors (Ian Harris, Richard Hall and Keith Westwater) talk about the books that came from their passions: hunting and the wilderness, rethinking Christianity in a secular world, and tracing a long-lost childhood. MC'd by MÄ karo Press publisher Mary McCallum. Bring questions on how to get your passions into print.
Artificial Intelligence, Trust and Society Thursday 30 May, 6:30pm War Memorial Library Digital innovation surrounding big data, AI, machine learning and predictive data modelling is advancing rapidly largely unchecked. Dr. Steve McKinlay will examine some of the ethical and societal implications and highlight some of the concerns.
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CREATIVE WRITING
Creative Writing
Design your own Wonky Bird!
Fridays, 4:30pm-6pm (during school term) War Memorial Library
1 April to 26 May All Libraries
Have you always wanted to be a poet/ novelist/screen writer/song-writer? Get inspired and write something new at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth ages 13–21.
Pick up an entry form at any Hutt City Library and get designing! Winning design will be crocheted into reality by the talented Wonky Stitches NZ and be part of the Winter Woolly Bird Count in June. Open to all ages.
Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme
A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpi aged 0-2 years. E WM
Mondays, 10am
Inklings
An hour long monthly group for kids who love reading! Ages 9-12. W 14 May, 4pm
Have a go with our awesome selection of tabletop games, or bring your own.
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Mondays, 10:30am
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2 May, 3:45pm
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Tuesdays, 10:30am Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am
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26 May, 3pm-6pm
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Saturdays, 11am
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Tuesdays, 10:15am
Lego Legends
Make amazing Lego builds at the library! Ages 5+
W Thursdays, 10:30am
Tamariki can chill out and do something creative! T
Fridays, 3:30pm
Book Talks
Tabletop Games
Mondays, 10:10am Mondays, 11:10am Wednesdays, 2:15pm
Art & Craft Fridays
Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction. N
6 May, 10:30am
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1 May, 1:30pm
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2 May, 10:30am
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30 May, 7pm
Book Groups
Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups.
Stokeswood Rest Home 14 May, 1:30pm
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9 May, 3:30pm 25 May, 2pm
Bob Scott Retirement Village 29 May, 10:30am
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9 May, 3:45pm
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1 May, 11am
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17 May, 3:45pm
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2 May, 10:30am
26 May, 2pm
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12 May, 2:30pm 15 May, 1:30pm
Preschool Storytime
A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years.
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Tuesdays, 11am
W 28 May, 4pm
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Tuesdays, 10:30am
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Fridays, 3:30pm
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20 May, 1pm
Tuesdays, 2pm Fridays, 10:30am
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Fridays , 3:45pm
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20 May, 7pm
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Wednesdays, 10:30am
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 2pm
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Thursdays, 11am
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Thursdays, 10:30am
W 9 May, 10:30am
Activity Thursday
Board games, Xbox, colouring, and crafts! A different event for tamariki every Thursday after school! T
Thursday, 3:30pm
After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi Drawing, sports, zines and more! There's something on everyday after school!
Writers' Table
Meet-up with other writers to share experiences and information. WM
8 May, 7pm
Senior Morning Tea
Get together and share stories with others over a cup of tea. WM
1 May, 10am
W Weekdays, 4pm WM
War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Eastbourne Library
E 38 Rimu Street
Moera Library
M 175 Randwick Road
Naenae Library
N 341 Cambridge Terrace
Regular Events & Services Nash Knitters
Community knitting for St Matthews Food Bank and Op Shop. T
Tuesdays, 1pm
Work on your tāniko weaving in good company. Fridays, 1pm
Enjoy a movie on the big screen with others in the 50+ age range. 9 May, 1pm
Come along for a chat and a cuppa before watching a movie. T
23 May, 10:30am
Enjoy a cuppa and a classic movie on the big screen. 15 May, 10am
Bring Your Baby Movie
Bring your pēpi along for a special relaxed movie session in a dimly lit room. T
2 May, 10am
Exercise class for seniors. All welcome! Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. Thursdays, 1pm
Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers.
Colouring In
Colour away your afternoon! Materials supplied to get you started. Contact Julie on 04 566 2006 for more info.
Petone Library
Sundays, 2pm-4pm
Community Law Clinics
Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. T
Tuesdays, 11am
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Tuesdays, 2pm
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2, 16 & 30 May, 2pm
Justices of the Peace
Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour. T
6 May, 1pm-2pm
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4 May, 12pm-1pm
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9 May, 1pm-2pm
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22 May, 1pm-2pm
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21 May, 7pm-8pm
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31 May, 2pm-3pm
W Thursdays, 2pm-3pm
Family History Drop-in
Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop in! N
8 May, 1pm-2:30pm
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15 May, 1pm-2:30pm
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16 May, 1pm-2:30pm
Help With Family History Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history. 5 May, 1pm-3pm P 1 & 15 May, 10am-12pm
Scrabble Club
Play one-hour Scrabble games with others. All ages welcome. E
Thumbs UP
Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
Join us for a playful session celebrating music and song with Thumbs UP Trust. P
P 7A Britannia Street
Sundays, 1:30pm
W Wednesdays, 11am
Ready. Steady. Balance.
WM
Fridays, 2pm
Crafty Volunteers
WM
Silver Screen
WM
Bring your current craft project along and have a good chat with others over coffee!
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Seniors Movie
Fridays, 12:30pm-2pm
Craft and Chat
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Matinee Movie at the Hub
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Weekly social craft group for adults. Bring a project to work on. S
Tāniko Weaving T
Koraunui Crafters
15 May, 10am-11am
Stokes Valley Library
S Koraunui Community Hub
Taita Library
T Walter Nash Centre
Wainuiomata Library
W Wainuiomata Community Hub
NZ MUSIC MONTH Team Naenae Ukulele Performance
Thumbs Up Musical Performance
Thursdays in May, 12:30pm Naenae Library
Wednesday 22 May, 10:30am War Memorial Library
Make Music at Lego Legends!
Muritai School Guitarists Performance
Friday 3 May, 3:45pm Naenae Library
Monday 27 May, 3:45pm Eastbourne Library
Vaiaso o le Gagana SÄ moa 26 May - 1 June Celebrate Samoan Language Week with us at the library!
War Memorial Library 3 & 4 May
For more information on events see http://library.huttcity.govt.nz
Stepping UP Computer Classes FREE computer classes start 29 April and are available at Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata and War Memorial Libraries. Register by phoning 04 570 6633, online at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz, or at your local library.