OCTOBER 2018
WHAT’S
ON AT HUTT CITY LIBRARIES
Doctor Who Quiz Nights School Holiday Events Food for Fines
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OCT 13
Astronomy Night: Telescope 101
Workshop: How to Grow from Seeds
Want a telescope but don't know what to get or how to use one?
Growing plants from seed can be an exciting and rewarding experience. With a bit of hard work and know-how you can feed your family for next to nothing!
This introductory session with Antony Gomez, (Pres. Wellington Astronomical Society) will give you the tools and knowledge to get started! There'll be telescopes on show and you're welcome to bring your own if you are having difficulty using it. War Memorial Library Friday 12 October, 6:30pm
In this short workshop with Richard Self from Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu you’ll learn how to take the first step in your journey towards growing your own kai! Koraunui Community Hub Saturday 13 October, 2pm
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EVENTS 1-14 OCTOBER FREE holiday events for TAMARIKI at HUTT CITY LIBRARIES ROBOTS, LEGO, STORIES, CRAFTS and so much more! Our littlest people can try coding Bee-Bots while older tamariki can have a go with our Ozobots or learn how to code Microbits with the Outreach Team from Victoria University. For more information see staff at your local library or visit http://library.huttcity.govt.nz/holidays
OCT
13&27
OCT 19
Seed and Seedling Swaps
Lower Hutt Women in WWI
Bring along your spare seeds, seedlings and garden stuff to swap with others.
Join Jeffrey Russell to follow the stories of 3 women from Lower Hutt concentrating on their lives overseas during World War One.
Everyone welcome, even if you have nothing to share – there is always more than enough to go around! Koraunui Community Hub Saturday 13 October, 1pm-4pm Eastbourne Library Saturday 27 October 11am-1pm OCT 24
How to Start a Vegetable Garden from Scratch Growing your own kai is easy and fun! Find out how to build a vegetable garden for next to nothing with Richard Self from Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu. Topics covered include: choosing a site, building garden beds, sowing seeds, composting, fertilising, mulching and watering. War Memorial Library Wednesday 24 October, 6pm
War Memorial Library Friday 19 October, 6:30pm Did you know we have a Heritage Blog? Visit http://heritage.huttcitylibraries.co.nz to check out our recent posts on wÄ hine who have a connection to Lower Hutt.
OCT 31
Halloween Hootenanny! Gather round ghouls! Come down to sculpt your very own creature creation and get your face painted as your favourite monster! Ages 6-12 Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 31 October, 3pm-6pm
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. From nanotech to indoor air quality, join us on an adventure to find out about the science we can’t see! Understanding human behaviour during and immediately following earthquake shaking With David Johnston (GNS Science/Massey University) War Memorial Library Thursday 11 October, 6pm-7pm What one-cell organisms usually do in their spare time with Giuseppe Cortese (GNS Science) War Memorial Library Thursday 25 October, 6pm-7pm All talks are FREE. For more information on upcoming talks see http://library.huttcity.govt.nz/science.
Doctor Who Quiz Nights Whānau + Friends War Memorial Library Friday 26 October 6pm-8pm This one is for families and friends so make sure you have someone in your team 15 or younger.
Youth + Adults War Memorial Library Saturday 27 October 6pm-8pm This quiz is for Youth and Adults so make sure your companions are all aged 16 or older for this adventure!
Pull your companions together, plan your outfits (bow-ties ARE cool) and email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to let us know you’re coming. Spaces are limited so get in quick!
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 9 Oct, 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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Wednesdays, 11am
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Tuesdays, 10:30am
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E Thursday 4 Oct, 3:45pm
Sunday 28 Oct, 3pm-6pm
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Stokeswood Rest Home Tuesday 9 Oct, 1:30pm Bob Scott Retirement Village Wednesday 24 Oct, 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 17 Oct, ked 3:45pm
Boo ully F E Thursday 25 Oct, 3:45pm
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Thursday 25 Oct, 7pm
Book Groups Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups. E
Wednesday 3 Oct, 11am
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Sunday 14 Oct, 2.30pm Wednesday 17 Oct, 1:30pm
W Thursday 11 Oct, 10:30am N Monday 15 Oct, 1pm S Monday 15 Oct, 7pm
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.
Tuesdays, 2pm Fridays, 10:30am
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Thursday 11 Oct, 1pm
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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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Wednesdays, 2pm
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Thursdays, 11am
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Thursdays, 10:30am
Craft and Chat with Coffee Bring your current craft project along and have a good chat with others over coffee!
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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
Thursday 18 Oct, 10am
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Eastbourne Library 38 Rimu Street
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Colouring In Colour away your afternoon! Materials supplied to get you started. Contact Julie on 04 566 2006 for more info. WM
Sundays, 2pm-4pm
Moera Library 175 Randwick Road
Nash Knitters Community knitting for St Matthews Food Bank and Op Shop. T
Tuesdays, 1pm
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 5 Oct, 3:45pm T
Saturday 6 Oct, 2pm Friday 26 Oct, 3:30pm
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Thursday 11 Oct, 3:45pm
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Crafty Volunteers Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers.
Friday 19 Oct, 3:45pm
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Sunday 28 Oct, 2pm
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Fridays, 3:30pm
Wednesday 3 Oct, 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). Monday 1 Oct, 10am Wednesday 3 Oct, 10am
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Monday 29 Oct, 11:30pm
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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. S
Stokes Valley Library 186 Stokes Valley Road
Sunday 7 Oct, 1pm-3pm Wednesday 17 Oct, 10am-12pm
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Sundays, 1:30pm
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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Family History Drop-in Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop in!
Justices of the Peace Need a JP? They visit our libraries! No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour. T
Monday 1 Oct, 1pm
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Saturday 6 Oct, 12pm
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Thursday 11 Oct, 1pm
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Tuesday 16 Oct 7pm Friday 26 Oct, 2pm
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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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Wednesday 10 Oct, 1pm-2:30pm
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Wednesday 17 Oct, 1pm-2:30pm
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Thursday 18 Oct, 1pm-2:30pm
Team Naenae Trust Have a chat to Christine from Team Naenae Trust for all things NAENAE related! N Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm
Thursdays, 10am-12pm
Scrabble Club Play one-hour Scrabble games with others. All ages welcome. E
Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
Taita Library Taine Street
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Thursday 4 Oct, 2pm Thursday 18 Oct, 2pm
Te Omanga Hospice at the Library Drop in and talk with a staff member from Te Omanga Hospice. P Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm
SeniorNet Social Morning Learn about some of the free digital resources you can access with your library card. plus a special guest appearance from our Ozobots! WM
Wainuiomata Library 1 Queen Street
Friday 26 Oct, 10am WM
War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
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Bring non-perishable food to any Hutt City Library in October and wipe your fines! Every item goes to your local food bank and you’ll get $5 removed from your library account. Don’t have fines but still feeling generous? Drop off items to any of our libraries and we’ll pass it on to our local food banks! Food for Fines runs at Hutt City Libraries from 1-31 October 2018. For more information on what can be donated visit http://library.huttcity.govt.nz.