OCTOBER 2020
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World Space Week! The Science Space Join the Victoria University outreach team and try a recipe for comets, take a crack at creating craters, and build the Hutt Valley’s own Rocketlab. War Memorial Library | Tuesday 6 October, 10am Taita Library | Tuesday 6 October, 1pm Wainuiomata Library | Wednesday 7 October, 1pm
Stargaze during the day! The Wellington Astronomical Society are setting up special solar telescopes for you to view the Sun safely - see if you can find sunspots and solar flares! Moera Library | Tuesday 6 October, 11am (Rain date 8 October) War Memorial Library | Friday 9 October, 11am
Mars Mission Learn about the Mars Mission, including seeing a replica Mars Rover, and build and programme a LEGOŠ rover (no experience needed)! For ages 10+. To book a place please email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz War Memorial Library | Friday 9 October, 9-11.30am & 12.30-3pm
Our Place in the Universe Explore our local area of the universe with Antony Gomez of the Wellington Astronomical Society. The talk will be followed by stargazing if the sky is clear! War Memorial Library | Wednesday 14 October, 7pm
Fijian Language Week 4–10 October
We're celebrating with special storyimes with Salote. As well as stories and songs we'll be getting crafty to create Fijian-style kites! Eastbourne Library Monday 5 October, 2pm Taita Library Tuesday 6 October, 11am
War Memorial Library Scrabble Day
16 October, 9.30am-4.30pm Test your spelling and vocabulary and pop in for a round or two of the classic word game
SeniorNet Social Morning 23 October, 10am
Naenae Library Wednesday 7 October, 10.30am
Our guest speaker from Noel Leeming discusses and demonstrates the latest technology
Petone Library Thursday 8 October, 10.30am
Spooky Spectacular
Stokes Valley Library Thursday 8 October, 12.30pm
Koraunui Stokes Valley Library KSV Creative Sessions
Saturday 31 October, 3-4.30pm A scarily good seasonal celebration. All welcome (especially in costume!)
Earthquake Planning with WREMO Wainuiomata Library 11 October, 1pm
Stokes Valley Library Sundays, 2–4pm
War Memorial Library 24 October, 11am
Observational drawing and painting - extended for October! $5 koha. No experience required
Learn how to support yourself, your whānau and your community in an emergency
Naenae Library
Eastbourne Library
Dungeons & Dragons
Garden Swap
Calling warlocks, barbarians, monks, rangers and rogues... Join us and learn how to play! For ages 10+ and all abilities
Bring along your spare seeds, plants and garden stuff to swap - but if you have nothing to share there's always enough to go round!
Hutt Timebank
Catch up with Campbell
Free Ride Friday
Drop-in session with Mayor Campbell Barry
4 & 11 October, 1pm
Wednesday 14 October, 11am
Naenae Clubhouse Friday 30 October, 3pm
Saturday 10 October, 10am
Friday 30 October, 4.30pm
You're welcome to the launch of Free Ride, a new bike sharing scheme from Naenae Clubhouse. There'll be a Bike Rodeo, music, food and the opportunity to try out the Free Ride bikes!
Unravelling the Adolescent Brain Saturday 31 October, 2pm
The Brainwave Trust help parents and whÄ nau understand the changes happening in the adolescent brain
Sign Language Taster Class Naenae Library Monday 12 October, 10am
Wainuiomata Library Wednesday 7 October, 11am Join Deaf Aotearoa for a free taster class in NZ Sign Language!
Petone Library Discover Robots: Beebots and Ozobots
Wednesday 7 October, 10am Connect with your granchildren through technology with our cute and easy-to-use robots!
Nurture Our Tamariki
Tuesday 13 October, 6pm This workshop from the Brainwave Trust helps parents, caregivers and whÄ nau understand what children need for the best start in life
Wellington Heritage Week
Petone Library and Petone Settlers Museum Open Days
Pencarrow Lighthouse Talk and Cycle Trip
View historical items from the collections including audio-visual material; plus get help with local and family history research
Join Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Nik Bullard of Wellington Museum for a talk on the remarkable Mary Jane Bennett, keeper of Pencarrow Lighthouse and the only woman to ever hold this position in Aotearoa.
Friday 30 October, 10am–5.30pm Saturday 31 October, 10am-3pm
Heritage Talk | Lower Hutt: a very concise history Petone Library Friday 30 October, 12pm
This presentation from Heritage Specialist Clark Stiles will cover the area’s history from the time of earliest habitation to the present
Eastbourne Library Saturday 31 October, 12.30pm
Following the talk, you’ve got the option of hopping on a bike and cycling out to see Pencarrow Lighthouse itself! Please book by emailing infocentral@heritage.org.nz
Heritage Talk | The Prince in Petone
Petone Library Saturday 31 October, 12pm In May 1920 Edward, Prince of Wales, toured New Zealand. Petone was one of the places favoured with a spot on the royal itinerary. But things didn’t go as planned...
Find out more and see the whole programme at wellingtonheritageweek.co.nz
Regular Events & Services Book Talks
Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction N
5 October, 10:30am
Get together and share stories with others over a cup of tea P
KSV 7 October, 1.30pm T
Senior Social Group
26 October, 12pm
Ready. Steady. Balance.
2 October, 10.30am
WM 29 October, 10.30am
Book Groups
Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups
Class for seniors. Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. All welcome!
Family History
Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history P
7 & 21 October, 10am 4 October, 1pm
Family History Drop-in
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Tuesdays, 1pm
Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book, just drop in!
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Mondays, 11am
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14 October, 1pm
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7 October, 11am
WM Thursdays, 1pm
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21 October, 1pm
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1 October, 10.30am
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15 October, 1pm
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8 October, 10.30am
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21 October, 1.30pm
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19 October, 1pm
Meet-up with other writers to share experiences and info WM 15 October, 5pm
Scrabble Club
Play one-hour games with others. All ages welcome Fridays, 2-4.30pm
Silver Screen
Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen 8 October, 10.30am
WM 21 October, 10am Petone Library
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Justices of the Peace
Mondays, 1.30pm Wednesdays, 12pm Tuesdays, 11am KSV Thursdays, 1pm
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3 October, 12pm
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5 October, 1pm
Craft Groups
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28 October, 1pm
Nash Knitters Tuesdays, 1pm Social Craft Group W Thursdays, 2pm Koraunui Crafters KSV Fridays, 12.30pm
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30 October, 2pm
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Thursdays, 2pm
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Writers' Table
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Steady As You Go
Gentle exercise to increase balance, strength & mobility, with Age Concern. Entry by Koha.
KSV 19 October, 7pm
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Fridays, 11am
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Craft and Chat Fridays, 2pm
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Crafty Volunteers Saturdays, 2pm
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Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour
WM Wednesdays, 11.30am
Community Law Clinics Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre N
Tuesdays, 2pm
Sunday Knitting Group Sundays, 1.30pm
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Wednesdays, 11am
Craft Group Sundays, 1pm Colouring In Sundays, 2pm
SeniorNet Social Morning
KSV Stokes Valley Library
Koraunui Community Hub
Taita Library
WM 23 October, 10am
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Wainuiomata Library
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Regular Events & Services Baby Bounce & Rhyme
A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpi aged 0-2 years
Bricks & Pieces
Make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+ T
8 October, 3.30pm 31 October, 2pm
Mondays, 10am WM Mondays, 11am Wednesdays, 2.15pm
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8 October, 3.45pm
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Mondays, 10.30am
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25 October, 2pm
Tuesdays, 10.30am Fridays, 10.30am Saturdays, 10.30am
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Wednesdays, 3.30pm
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Mondays, 10am
WM 16 October, 3.45pm
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Thursdays, 10.30am
A half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years W
Tuesdays, 10.30am
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Tuesdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 10.30am Saturdays, 10.30am
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 10am
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Thursdays, 10.30am
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Sundays, 11am
Inklings–Reboot
Regular group for ages 9-12, exploring books and beyond! E
5 October, 3.30pm
Fridays, 3.45pm Saturdays, 11am
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Tuesdays, 3.45pm
Activity Thursday
Something different every Thursday during school term!
Preschool Storytime
Bring friends and whānau to play our awesome selection of games, or bring your own!
KSV Wednesdays, 3.30pm N
KSV Tuesdays, 10.15am
Tabletop Games
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Thursdays, 3.30pm
After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi Games, sports, and more! W
Weekdays, 3:30pm
After-school Activities
Games, technology, arts and so much more! Ages 5-18
Kids' Book Group
Chat about books, play games & create! Ages 8-12 P
10 October, 2pm
Creative Writing
Get inspired at these weekly creative meet-ups for youth aged 13–21. Does not run during school holidays. WM Fridays, 4.30-6pm
Music with Thumbs UP
KSV Thursdays, 11am
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Weekdays, 3.30pm
Join us for a playful session celebrating music and song with Thumbs UP Trust
WM Fridays, 10.30am
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Weekdays, 3pm
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Rip, Snip and Create!
Art & Craft Fridays
Unleash your inner artist as we explore story with fun, creative and collaborative activities
Tamariki can chill out and do something creative! T
Fridays, 3.30pm
WM 8 October, 3.45pm WM
War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Eastbourne Library
E 38 Rimu Street
Moera Library
21 October, 10am
Please note: All programmes and events are subject to change, depending on Alert Level, government guidance and health and safety considerations
M 107 Randwick Crescent
Naenae Library
N 341 Cambridge Terrace
The Wellington Senior Regional Games take place on Tuesday 3 November During October and November there are heaps of lead-up events taking pace throughout Lower Hutt, from physical activity to social events and arts and crafts. Visit library.huttcity.govt.nz/seniorgames for the full programme.