DECEMBER 17 / JANUARY 18
WHAT’S
ON AT HUTT CITY LIBRARIES
The Big Read Hour of Code Bubble Flash Mob
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DEC 4
EVERYONE CAN
CODE 1-10 DECEMBER
The Hour of Code is a one-hour intro to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that anybody can learn the basics! Everyone welcome from ages 4 to 104. No coding experience needed - just come along and have fun! Registration is essential as spaces are limited; visit library.huttcity.govt.nz to register or find out more. DEC 5
JAN 23
Kids Animal Yoga
Through the Eyes of Soldiers Follow 6 soldiers in the NZ Division during the Battle of Gravenstafel through diaries, letters and official military histories to see the story through their eyes. Presented by Jeffrey Russell. Wainuiomata Library Monday 4 December, 11am-12pm
DEC 6
Introduction to Ancestry.com Workshop
Want your kids to try something new while being active and having lots of fun?
Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com with our Family History Specialist, Tricia Meehan.
Join us a taster class for ages 5-12. Register at library.huttcity.govt.nz to secure a spot!
Ancestry.com is an excellent resource for uncovering your family history. It’s available to access FREE at any Hutt City Library.
Petone Library Tuesday 5 December, 3:45pm-4:30pm Wainuiomata Library Tuesday 23 January, 3:45pm-4:30pm
Spaces are limited. Secure your spot by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz. War Memorial Library Wednesday 6 December, 11am-12:30pm
DEC 7
DEC 9
The World of the Story
Stop Motion Workshops
Enter the worlds of two Wellington writers. Trish Harris and Janet Colson will read from their work and share the inspiration and soul-searching that led them to tell their stories in poetry, memoir and fiction. Join us for this literary heart to heart and find out what keeps them writing. War Memorial Library Thursday 7 December, 6:30pm
JAN 12
Kids can learn how to make a simple stopmotion animation. For ages 5+. Participants will be working in pairs or small groups. Spaces are limited. Secure your spot by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz. Petone Library Saturday 9 December, 1:30pm-3:45pm Stokes Valley Library FrIday 12 January, 2pm-3:30pm
DEC 14
DEC 30
Team Naenae Ukulele Performance
End of Year Preschool Party!
Join us at the library for a special performance by the Team Naenae Ukulele Group.
Celebrate the end of a great year and the beginning of a new one with a party especially for young kids!
Everyone welcome!
Confetti, music, stories, and good times guaranteed. Ages 3-5.
Naenae Library Thursday 14 December, 1pm-3pm
Stokes Valley Library Saturday 30 December,11:30am
Pukeko in a ponga tree Join us for a holiday story and craft activities at the library. naenae LIBRARY - Friday 8 december, 3:45pm
Christmas stories and card making Join us for festive stories and some creative card making for your loved ones. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the library. Tea, coffee and milo provided. Petone LIBRARY - wednesday 13 december, 5:30pm-8pm
family festive fun Bring the family for a special evening of festive stories, songs and fun. War memorial LIBRARY - wednesday 20 december, 5:30pm-7pm
community christmas celebation Join the library team for carol singing and stories to celebrate the festive season! eastbourne LIBRARY - thursday 21 december, 4:30pm
christmas card making Have you forgotten to get a Christmas card...? Come along and make your very own special Christmas card to give to others. For ages 3-18. Wainuiomata LIBRARY - Friday 22 december, 3pm-4pm
Do you write poetry? Want to share it with others? This youth event is open to newbie writers, well-known poets, and also people who are talented at being a supportive audience. No pressure to share, just come along and meet some teens who write like you do.
explore. read. relax.
Think you know all about books, movies, and popular culture? Grab some friends aged 13-18 and sign up for our quiz night. Snacks and prizes provided on the night, but spaces are limited! Find out more and sign-up at library.huttcity.govt.nz.
Reo rangAtahi youth poetry event war memorial library tuesday 5 december 5pm-6pm
Explore, read, and relax over summer and be in to win! Grab a challenge card at a Hutt City Library from 1 December. Complete any 4 tasks and go in the draw to win vouchers from Queensgate Shopping Centre (we have 8 x $50 to give away!)
youth quiz night STokes valley library Friday 15 december 7pm
JAN 10
International Kite Day Kite Making Workshops
We’re making kites for International Kite Day at Wainuiomata Library! Come along to learn how to make a simple kite. For ages 5-12
Drive-up Storytime Little ones can decorate their own car before driving up for storytime! Ages 2-5. Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 10 January, 11am
Wednesday 10 January, 4pm-5pm Thursday 11 January, 1pm-2pm Friday 12 January, 10:30am-11:30am
Let’s Go Fly A Kite!
Bring your kites along to the Queen Street Reserve and let’s go fly our kites together! Saturday 13 January, 3pm-4pm Sunday 14 January, 3pm-4pm
JAN 16
JAN 17
Bubble Flash Mob
Who is Robert Stokes?
Join us for our second annual Bubble Flash Mob. We’ll provide some bubbles but if you have your own, bring them along!
Robert Stokes explored and helped map the Hutt and Wairarapa, and is the name-sake of Stokes Valley although he never set foot in the suburb. Join Heritage Specialist. Clark Stiles, for a fascinating look at his life.
Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn after the fun.
Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 17 January, 11am
Anzac Lawn (by the War Memorial Library) Tuesday 16 January, 11am-11:20am
Regular Events & Services
Baby Bounce & Rhyme A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children aged 0-2 years. Baby Bounce & Rhyme finishes up on Saturday 23 December and starts back from Monday 15 January. Eastbourne Library Mondays, 10:30am War Memorial Library Mondays, 10:10am Mondays, 11:10am Wednesdays, 2:15pm
Preschool Storytime A half-hour of stories and songs for children aged 2-5 years. Preschool Storytime finishes up on Thursday 21 December and starts back from Monday 15 January. Taita Library Tuesdays, 10am Wainuiomata Library Tuesdays, 10:30am War Memorial Library Tuesdays, 2pm
Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 6 December, 1:30pm Wednesday 3 January, 1:30pm Taita Library Thursday 7 December, 10:30am Naenae Library Monday 4 December, 10:30am War Memorial Library Thursday 25 January, 7pm
Moera Library Wednesdays, 11am
Book Groups Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups.
Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 2pm
Eastbourne Library Wednesday 6 December, 11am
Stokes Valley Library Thursdays, 11am
Moera Library Thursday 7 December, 10:30am
Stokes Valley Library Tuesdays, 10:30am
Petone Library Thursdays, 10:30am
Wainuiomata Library Thursday 14 December, 10:30am
Stokeswood Rest Home Tuesday 12 December, 1:30pm
Lego Legends Make amazing Lego creations at the library! Ages 5+
Petone Library Sunday 10 December, 2.30pm Wednesday 13 December, 1:30pm Sunday 14 January, 2.30pm
Naenae Library Tuesdays, 10:10am Petone Library Tuesdays, 10:30am Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am Taita Library Wednesdays, 11am
Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 10:30am Inklings An hour long monthly group for 9-12 year olds who love reading and having fun! Wainuiomata Library Tuesday 12 December, 4pm Tuesday 9 January, 4pm Naenae Library Friday 15 December, 3:45pm
Naenae Library Wednesdays, 10:30am
Book Talk Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.
Naenae Library Friday 1 December, 3:45pm Taita Library Saturday 9 December, 2pm Saturday13 January, 2pm Friday 26 January, 3:30pm War Memorial Library Friday 15 December, 3:45pm Friday 19 January, 3:45pm Petone Library Sunday 28 January, 2pm-4pm Wainuiomata Library Thursday 28 December, 4pm Thursday 25 January, 4pm
Naenae Library Monday 18 December, 1pm Monday 15 January, 1pm Stokes Valley Library Monday 18 December, 7pm Monday 15 January, 7pm Discover Group Hands-on STEMM creative problem solving sessions using Lego for ages 7-12. Eastbourne Library Thursday 14 December, 4pm
Justices of the Peace Need a JP? They visit our libraries! No need to book, pop-in anytime during the hour. Eastbourne Library Saturday 2 December, 12pm Saturday 6 January, 12pm Colouring In Wainuiomata Library (adults) Sundays, 1pm War Memorial Library (adults) Sundays, 2pm-4pm Taita Library (all ages) Sundays, 2pm-4pm Scrabble Club Play one-hour Scrabble games with others. All ages welcome. Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm
Craft Groups Work on your tÄ niko weaving in good company. Taita Library Mondays, 6:30pm-7:30pm Thursdays, 1pm-2pm Join our group of locals who enjoy crafts, knitting and chatting. Anyone who crafts (or wants to learn) is welcome. Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 2pm-4pm Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers. War Memorial Library Sunday 10 December Sundays 14 & 18 January 1:30pm-3:30pm
Help With Family History Members of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) are available to assist you with researching your family history. Petone Library No sessions in December or January. Start back February 2018. Family History Drop-in Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop-in! Naenae Library Wednesday 13 December, 1pm-2:30pm Wednesday 10 January, 1pm-2:30pm Taita Library Thursday 20 December, 1pm-2:30pm Thursday 17 January, 1pm-2:30pm
Discover the different types of traditional crafts. All ages. Wainuiomata Library Sunday 17 December, 2pm-4pm Sunday 21 January, 2pm-4pm Into knitting or crocheting? Join the knitting circle! All ages. Wainuiomata Library Sunday 3 December, 2pm-4pm Sunday 7 January, 2pm-4pm Youth craft group, for ages 8-18. Learn sewing, knitting, origami and more! Wainuiomata Library Fridays, 4pm-5pm
Moera Library Thursday 14 December, 10:30am Thursday 11 January, 10:30am Naenae Library Tuesday 19 December, 10:30am Tuesday 16 January, 10:30am Petone Library Friday 29 December, 2pm Friday 26 January, 2pm Stokes Valley Library Thursday 14 December, 1pm Thursday 11 January, 1pm Taita Library Monday 4 December, 1pm Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 2pm-3pm War Memorial Library Tuesday 19 December, 7pm Tuesday 16 January, 7pm Community Law Clinics Legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. Clinics finish up for 2017 on Wednesday 20 December and start back from Tuesday 16 January. Taita Library Tuesdays, 11am-12pm Naenae Library Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm Wainuiomata Community Centre Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
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Explore, read, and relax with us over summer and be in to win! Grab an Explore. Read. Relax. card at any Hutt City Library from 1 December, complete 4 tasks then drop your finished card back in before 31 January to go in the draw to win vouchers from Queensgate Shopping Centre. (We have 8 x $50 vouchers to give away!)
Te Omanga Hospice at the Library Concerns about living with a life-limiting illness? Experiencing loss? Feel free to drop in and talk with a staff member from Te Omanga Hospice. Petone Library Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm Did you know the Te Omanga Hospice library collection is available to browse or borrow at Petone Library while their new hospice is built?
Holiday Hours at Hutt City Libraries
Moera Library will be closed from 21 December to 9 January while we refurbish the library. Saturday 23 December 2017 Normal opening hours Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, War Memorial Closed Eastbourne, Moera Sunday 24 December 2017 Monday 25 December 2017 Tuesday 26 December 2017 All libraries closed Wednesday 27 December 2017 Thursday 28 December 2017 Friday 29 December 2017 Open 10am—5pm Eastbourne, Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, War Memorial Closed Moera
Summer Stories
Saturday 30 December 2017 Open 10am—5pm Naenae, Petone, Wainuiomata, War Memorial Open 9am-5pm Taita Open 10am-7pm Stokes Valley Closed Eastbourne, Moera Sunday 31 December 2017 Monday 1 January 2018 Tuesday 2 January 2018 All libraries closed Wednesday 3 January 2018 Normal opening hours resume Naenae Clubhouse and Taita Clubhouse CLOSED 25 December—5 January Open 1pm—5pm 8—26 January Normal hours resume Monday 29 January (Monday—Friday, 3pm—7pm)
Summer Stories
Join us for summery stories Join us under our beach umbrella from 9-27 January then head across the road for 15 minutes of storytelling for some fun at the beach! in the library! Eastbourne Library Tuesday 23 January, 2pm War Memorial Library Thursday 25 January, 2pm Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am Friday 26 January, 2pm
Summer Reading
Join us outside the library for an hour of summer reading fun. Read, play and have fun in the sun. We’ll play games, read books, sing songs, and much more! Wainuiomata Library Fridays in January, 3pm-4pm
Holiday events for ages 5-12 twig Teepees
Listen to stories and build your own little twig teepee. War memorial LIBRARY - Monday 8 January, 2pm
lego stop motion
Learn how to make a simple Lego stop-motion animation. For ages 5+. Participants will be working in pairs or small groups. Spaces are limited. Secure your spot by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz. stokes valley LIBRARY - frIday 12 January, 2pm-3:30pm
big read colouring catch-up
Are you taking part in The Big Read? Come along to colour in and talk about the books you have read so far! Wainuiomata LIBRARY - Wednesday 17 january, 2pm-4pm
Beach day
Enjoy beach day fun at the library and create your own beach creature. Petone LIBRARY - Friday 19 January, 2pm-4pm
Back to school covered Want to start the school year with the most stylish books in town? Come and start collaging some one-of-a-kind artworks to decorate your books. We’ll make sure you have what you need to be covered. BYO school books. Stokes Valley LIBRARY - tuesday 23 january, 2pm
Wacky Animals
Join us for stories and see what sort of wacky animal you can create for yourself. eastbourne LIBRARY - wednesday 24 january, 11am
Bird Feeders and watering cans Fly down to the library to make your own bird feeders and watering cans. War memorial LIBRARY - Thursday 25 January, 2pm