NOVEMBER 2016
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HOT SCIENCE COOL TALES The year 2015 was the hottest on record since we started collecting global temperature measurements in 1880 but 2016 is on track to break that record as the warmest year ever. Hear acclaimed former Radio New Zealand science writer and the author of Towards a Warmer World: What Climate Change Will Mean for New Zealand’s Future, Veronika Meduna, talk about our future in a warming world. Find out what our ancient geological past, current observations, and sophisticated climate models are telling us about the possible end-of-century scenarios for New Zealand. Could distorted ecosystems, extreme weather, new landscapes and adapted foods be some of the likely changes? War Memorial Library Thursday 10 November, 6.30pm
LAW FOR LUNCH Bring your lunch to these free info sessions run by Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley. Māori Land What is Māori land? What is succession? How can people use the Māori land court? What methods of managing Māori land are available? Taita Library Tuesday 1 November, 12.30pm-1.30pm Work and Income Your rights and responsibilities – What are you entitled to and what do you need to disclose? Find out what to do if something goes wrong when you are dealing with Work and Income. Stokes Valley Library Tuesday 15 November, 12.30pm-1.30pm
SUSTAINABLE LIVING SERIES
THROUGH THE EYES OF SOLDIERS
Planning Your Summer Garden Learn about what you can plant in your garden for summer, how to control pests and weeds organically, and how to improve the soil
Join Moera Library Manager, Jeffrey Russell, for the presentation ‘Through the eyes of soldiers: 15th September 1916 - NZ Division’s first attack on the Western Front‘.
War Memorial Library Saturday 12 November, 1pm-2pm
Follow 4 soldiers before, during and after the first attack on the Western Front by NZ infantry at the Battle of Flers through letters, diaries and official sources.
Moera Library Thursday 24 November, 10.30am Companion Planting Learn how growing certain plants together is a natural way of helping your garden grow and keep pests away. Naenae Library Saturday 12 November, 11am-12noon
Stokes Valley Library Friday 11 November, 11am (This presentation will begin with 1-minute silence for Armistice Day.) Eastbourne Library Thursday 24 November, 1.30pm
INTERNATIONAL GAMES DAY AT NAENAE LIBRARY Celebrate International Games Day at Naenae Library and try our awesome selection of tabletop games, or bring your own! Have a go at Treasure Chest, King of New York, 7 Wonders, Aton, SmashUp, Hexal, and more. Ages 10+ Naenae Library Saturday 19 November, 10am-5pm
GIFT MAKING NIGHT Struggling to find the perfect present? Find the joy in gift giving and make your own! Stokes Valley Library staff will be showcasing a wonderful selection of craft books and activities to get you inspired about what you can make for your loved ones. For more information and to book a spot phone 04 562 9050 or pop into Stokes Valley Library. Stokes Valley Community House Friday 25 November, 7pm
CELEBRATE DIWALI Come to the library and get a Henna design by Neha on your hand to celebrate Diwali! Petone Library Thursday 3 November, 3pm-5pm
STEPPING UP COMPUTER CLASSES Due to popular demand, we’re bringing our Stepping Up Computer Classes back for a few weeks in November. Registrations are essential as spaces are very limited. Register at your local library, by phoning 04 570 6633 or visit library.huttcity.govt.nz.
REGULAR EVENTS AND SERVICES Baby Bounce & Rhyme A half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children aged 0-2 years.
Inklings An hour long monthly group for 9-12 year olds who love reading having fun!
Eastbourne Library Mondays, 10.30am
Wainuiomata Library Tuesday 8 November, 4pm
War Memorial Library Mondays, 10.10am Mondays, 11.10am Wednesdays, 2.15pm
Eastbourne Library Thursday 10 November, 4pm
Naenae Library Tuesdays, 10.10am Petone Library Tuesdays, 10.30am Fridays, 10.30am Saturdays, 10.30am
Naenae Library Friday 18 November, 3.45pm Lego Legends Make amazing Lego creations at the library! Limited to ages 5+ due to safety requirements. Naenae Library Friday 4 November, 3.45pm
Taita Library Wednesdays, 11am
Taita Library Friday 11 November, 3.30pm
Stokes Valley Library Tuesdays, 10.30am
War Memorial Library Friday 18 November, 3.45pm
Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 10.30am Great Start Taita Friday 25 November, 9.30am Preschool Storytime A half-hour of stories and songs for children aged 2-5 years. Taita Library Tuesdays, 10am War Memorial Library Tuesdays, 2pm Naenae Library Wednesdays, 10.30am Stokes Valley Library Wednesdays, 10.30am Thursdays, 10.30am Moera Library Wednesdays, 11am Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 2pm Petone Library Thursdays, 10.30am Wainuiomata Library Fridays, 10.30am
Scrabble Club Play one-hour Scrabble games with others and learn how to use the ‘Official Scrabble Players Dictionary’. All ages welcome. Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4.30pm Craft Group Work on your tāniko weaving or other craft project in good company. Taita Library Thursdays, 1pm-2pm Join us for a cuppa and some good company while you work on your current craft project. Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 2pm-4pm Adult Colouring In Materials supplied. To find out more phone Julie on 566 2006. War Memorial Library Sundays, 2pm-4pm Bring your own materials. Wainuiomata Library Saturday 5 and 26 November, 1pm
Craft and Chat Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers. War Memorial Library Sunday 13 November, 1.30pm-3.30pm Book Talk Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction. Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 2 November, 1.30pm Taita Library Friday 4 November, 10.30am Naenae Library Monday 7 November, 10.30am War Memorial Library Thursday 24 November, 7pm Book Groups Come along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups. Eastbourne Library Wednesday 2 November, 11am Moera Library Thursday 3 November, 10.30am Wainuiomata Library Thursday 10 November, 10.30am Petone Library Wednesday 16 November, 1.30pm Naenae Library Monday 21 November, 1pm Stokes Valley Community House Monday 21 November, 7pm Team Naenae Trust Have a chat to Christine from Team Naenae Trust for all things NAENAE related! Naenae Library Tuesdays, 1pm-3pm Thursdays, 10am-12noon
Community Law Clinics Legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre. Taita Library Monday 14 November, 12noon-1pm Naenae Library Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm Wainuiomata Library Wednesdays, 11am-12noon Justices of the Peace Visit library.huttcity.govt.nz for dates and times the Hutt Valley & Districts JP Association are at our libraries. 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 Wednesday 2 November, 10am-12noon Saturday 5 November, 10am-12noon Wednesday 16 November, 10am-12noon Family History Drop-in Clinic Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop-in! Naenae Library Wednesday 9 November, 1pm-2.30pm SeniorNet at the Library Come and hear about an aspect of technology at this SeniorNet morning tea at the library. War Memorial Library Friday 25 November, 10am-12noon What’s on at Taita Library For more events on at Taita Library and the Walter Nash Centre visit walternashcentre.co.nz.
Bring non-perishable food to any Hutt City Library in December and wipe your fines! Every item of food will go to your local food bank and you’ll get $5 removed from your library account.
Join people from all over the world and take part in an Hour of Code! No coding experience needed and all ages welcome - just come along and have fun! Find out more at library.huttcity.govt.nz