NOVEMBER 2018
WHAT’S
ON AT HUTT CITY LIBRARIES
NaNoWriMo Kate de Goldi and Susan Paris Big Book sale
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Grow Your Own Food at Home
Armistice Talk
Local gardener Andy Mitchell will share some simple tips for getting a vege garden started at home and growing healthy kai for your whānau.
Matthew Wright talks about the human side of New Zealand's First World War experience at Gallipoli, on the Western Front, and the Armistice.
Naenae Library Saturday 3 November, 1pm
War Memorial Library Saturday 3 November, 2pm
Followed by a Seed & Seedling Swap at 2pm!
Matthew will have a range of his books for sale afterwards
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Work Connect Information Sessions
International Games Day
Useful tools and advice to help find work if you are a skilled migrant, partner of a skilled migrant or international student graduate.
Bring your friends and whānau along to try our awesome selection of table top games or bring your own. Have a go at Treasure Chest, King of New York, 7 Wonders, Aton, SmashUp, Hexal, and more! You can even try out our very own Kuputupu. Ages 8+
CV Writing Tips Petone Library Monday 5 November, 10:30am–12pm Preparing for an Interview War Memorial Library Tuesday 13 November, 6pm–7:30pm Register at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz.
Naenae Library Saturday 10 November, 2pm-5pm
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Author Event for Tamariki & Whānau: Kate de Goldi and Susan Paris
Through the Eyes of Soldiers: NZ Mounted Rifles in the Battle of Ayun Kara
Hear editors Kate de Goldi and Susan Paris talk about Annual and Annual 2, two vibrant, best-selling miscellanies full of stories, comics, poems, how-tos, songs, cooking, art, games, essays and un-classifiables from some of NZ’s best writers and illustrators.
Join Jeffrey Russell as we follow 4 soldiers during the Battle of Ayun Kara using letters, diaries and official histories.
Taita Library Tuesday 20 November, 6pm
Taita Library Tuesday 27 November, 1pm Naenae Library Wednesday 28 November, 10:15am
Petone Library Wednesday 28 November, 6pm NOV 27
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Mason's Gardens
Pop-up Tabletop Games
In the late 1800s Mason's Gardens in Taita were a popular leisure destination. Once known as “the finest garden in New Zealand” Mason's Gardens boasted 1,400 listed species. Learn about the life of Thomas Mason and the 12½-acre sanctuary he created in the heart of the Hutt Valley with our Heritage Specialist Clark Stiles.
Bring your friends and whānau along to try our awesome selection of table top games at this pop-up session or bring your own!
War Memorial Library Tuesday 27 November, 6:30pm-7:30pm
War Memorial Library Thursday 29 November, 4pm
Science the Eye Can't See GNS Science presents a new seminar series on unseen science that is helping shape the future direction of science in New Zealand. Partly colourful skies and a chance of blackouts - Monitoring the changes of the Earth’s magnetic field with Tanja Petersen (GNS Science) War Memorial Library Thursday 8 November, 6pm-7pm Indoor air quality: What tiny particles are in the air we breathe in? with Bill Trompetter (GNS Science) War Memorial Library Thursday 22 November, 6pm-7pm All talks are FREE. For more information on upcoming talks see http://library.huttcity.govt.nz/science.
Ready to write a novel? National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. Visit our Come Write in Spaces anytime at Wainuiomata, Petone, Taita, and War Memorial Libraries during November or try a FREE writing workshop!
Drop in anytime after school. All materials provided for you to create characters and develop your plot. Naenae Library Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3pm-5pm
Meet fellow Lower Hutt writers taking on the epic task of starting and finishing a novel during November. Encourage one another, and get some creative inspiration! War Memorial Library Fridays in November, 4:30pm–5:30pm
Petone Library Saturday 3 November 10am-12pm War Memorial Library Thursday 15 November 4pm-6pm
Writing Workshop: Jump Start Your Imagination Do you have difficulty putting pen to paper? This workshop will help get you started on your writing journey! Ideal for beginners. Ages 8-108.
Wainuiomata Library Saturday 3 November 2pm-4pm
Writing Workshop: Get Your Novel off the Ground Have a look at the narrative roller-coaster and find out how stories are constructed in this fun workshop. You will also have a chance to plan out your own narrative! Ages 8-108.
Wainuiomata Library 5, 12, 19 & 26 November 4pm-5pm
Workshop: Creating your own Character Learn how to develop and draw awesome comic and cartoon characters! Get tips and tricks to create visually interesting and appealing characters for graphic novels. Come to one or come to them all! Ages 10-18.
Petone Library Saturday 10 November 10am-12pm
Writing Workshop: Thinking Up A Storm Have you got an idea for a story but aren’t sure how to develop your characters? Find out how to populate your story with interesting and rounded characters in this workshop! Ages 8-108.
Wainuiomata Library Saturday 10 November 2pm-4pm
Writing Workshop: Give your Writing a Push This active and physical workshop will help push through boundaries that are stopping you from writing! Be prepared to get sweaty! Ages 8-108.
Taita Library Friday 23 November 3:30pm-5:30pm
Taita Library Friday 16 November 3:30pm-5:30pm
Writing Workshop: Challenge Your Writing Do you already write? Would you like a challenge? This workshop will introduce constrained writing techniques to help take your writing to the next level! Ages 8-108.
Wainuiomata Library Saturday 17 November 10:30am-11:30am Stokes Valley Library Saturday 17 November 3pm-4:30pm
Workshop: See Yourself on a Book Cover Workshop Take a new spin on your favourite stories by creating an alternate book cover with you as the main character! Learn how to superimpose photos onto book covers using costumes and technology. Ages 7-18
Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpē aged 0-2 years. E WM
Mondays, 10:30am Mondays, 10:10am Mondays, 11:10am Wednesdays, 2:15pm
Inklings An hour long monthly group for kids who love reading! Ages 9-12 W Tuesday 13 Nov, 4pm
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Tabletop Games Have a go with our awesome selection of tabletop games, or bring your own. Ages 10+.
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Tuesdays, 10:30am Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am
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Sunday 25 Nov, 3pm-6pm
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Stokeswood Rest Home Tuesday 13 Nov, 1:30pm Bob Scott Retirement Village Wednesday 28 Nov, 10:30am Preschool Storytime A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years. T
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Discover: Minecraft Tamariki can get creative and learn the basics of Minecraft! For ages 8-13. FREE but spaces are limited. N Wednesday 21kNov, ed 3:45pm
Boo ully F E Thursday 29 Nov, 3:45pm
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Thursday 29 Nov, 7pm
Book Groups Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups. E
Wednesday 7 Nov, 11am
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Sunday 11 Nov, 2.30pm Wednesday 21 Nov, 1:30pm
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Tuesdays, 10am Matinee Movies at the Hub Enjoy a movie on the big screen with others in the 50+ age range.
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Book Talks Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.
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Wednesdays, 10:30am Seniors Movie Come along for a chat and a cuppa before watching a movie.
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Eastbourne Library 38 Rimu Street
Koraunui Crafters Weekly Social craft group for adults. Bring a project to work on. S Fridays, 2pm
Bring Your Baby Movie Bring your pēpē along for a special relaxed movie session in a dimly lit room. T
Craft and Chat with Coffee Bring your current craft project along and have a good chat with others over coffee!
Colouring In Colour away your afternoon! Materials supplied to get you started. Contact Julie on 04 566 2006 for more info. WM
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Sundays, 2pm-4pm
Moera Library 175 Randwick Road
Nash Knitters Community knitting for St Matthews Food Bank and Op Shop. T
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Naenae Library N 341 Cambridge Terrace
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Petone Library 7A Britannia Street
Regular Events & Services Tāniko Weaving Work on your tāniko weaving in good company.
Lego Legends Make amazing Lego creations at the library! Ages 5+ N Friday 2 Nov, 3:45pm T
Saturday 10 Nov, 2pm Friday 30 Nov, 3:30pm
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Thursday 8 Nov, 3:45pm
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Crafty Volunteers Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers.
Friday 16 Nov, 3:45pm
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Sunday 25 Nov, 2pm
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Wednesday 7 Nov, 10am-12pm
Lego for Adults is launching in Wainuiomata! Come along and play like a kid!
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Wesley Positive Ageing Network Meet others and enjoy fellowship and morning tea. Free transport is available - contact Tracey Scott (027 432 2393 or tscott@wesleyca.org.nz).
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Monday 26 Nov, 11:30pm
Stepping UP Computer Classes FREE classes with the 2020 Trust for Hutt City residents with basic, or no computer skills held at Stokes Valley and Wainuiomata Libraries. Register by phoning 04 570 6633, at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz, or ask at your local library. Stokes Valley Library 186 Stokes Valley Road
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Family History Drop-in Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop in! Wednesday 14 Nov, 1pm-2:30pm
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Monday 5 Nov, 10am Wednesday 7 Nov, 10am
Sunday 4 Nov, 1pm-3pm Wednesday 21 Nov, 10am-12pm
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Help With Family History Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) are available to assist you with researching your family history.
Lego for Adults
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Team Naenae Trust Have a chat to Christine from Team Naenae Trust for all things NAENAE related!
Justices of the Peace Need a JP? They visit our libraries! No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour. T
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Community Law Clinics Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. T
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Te Omanga Hospice at the Library Drop in and talk with a staff member from Te Omanga Hospice. P Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
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Scrabble Club Play one-hour Scrabble games with others. All ages welcome. E
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Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
Taita Library Taine Street
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Wainuiomata Library 1 Queen Street
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War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Tamariki (ages 5-12) can boost their summer reading, win great prizes and have lots of fun! Sign-up at your local library from 1 December. This year we also have a special challenge for little ones under 5 - The Little Read!
explore. read. relax 18/19 Summer
C h al l e n g e
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Explore, read, and relax with us over summer and be in to win! Pick up a challenge card from 1 December, then drop your finished card off before 2 February to go in the draw to win reusable coffee cups (with coffee!) thanks to Fellow Cafe and book vouchers thanks to the Friends of the Library. Visit http://library.huttcity.govt.nz/ExploreReadRelax, for more info.
Your library card gives you access to hundreds of award-winning docos and indie films!
Watch Now War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt 23 & 24 November
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