What's On at your Neighbourhood Hubs - Whiringa-ā-nuku | October 2022

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Around the World

October School Holiday events and programmes

All day, every day Moera Community Library

Travel around the world with Hutt City Libraries throughout the October School Holidays!

All day, every day

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War Memorial Library

All day

If you don't like the cold, try traveling to Egypt to see the pyramids at the Wainuiomata Community Hub, and don't forget to check out how to make some beautiful Japanese arts and crafts at Eastbourne Library!

There's so much to see and do this school holidays! Pick up a passport and see how many places you can visit!

FLAG Go to chilly Antarctica for an exciting interactive adventure at War Memorial Library, or travel to Scandinavia with the team at the Koraunui Community Hub!

Monday-Friday Moera Community Library

BRICKS & PIECES

All day, every day

SCAVENGER HUNT

War Memorial Library

2pm,

2pm,

2pm,

2pm,

12pm,

2pm, 12

11am,

2pm,

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October

11am,

October

2pm,

October

2pm,

October

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Eastbourne Library

Mondays, 10am

War Memorial Library

Mondays, 10am & 11am

Wednesdays, 2:15pm

Naenae Hub & Library Mondays, 10:30am

Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am

Petone Library

Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30am

Walter Nash Centre Wednesdays, 11am

Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 10am

A half-hour programme of songs and rhymes in the Library, especially for your pēpi aged 0-2 years.

KoriKori Kids

Walter Nash Centre

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays

9am-10:30am

$3 for one child and $1 for additional children. Suitable for ages 3-5.

Storytime

Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am

Walter Nash Centre Tuesdays, 11am

Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 10am Saturdays, 10:30am

Naenae Hub & Library Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am

Moera Library

Wednesdays, 11am

Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 11am

War Memorial Library Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 11am

A weekly half hour of stories in the Library for tamariki aged 2+.

Play Group and Mini Movers

Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 10am-11am

A playgroup with a mini movers session to support children under 5 and their whānau. Gold coin entry.

Toy Library

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 11am-11:30am Thursdays, 11:30am-12pm Fridays, 4pm-6pm Saturdays, 11am-1pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays, 11am-12pm Saturdays, 2pm-3pm

Discover a large range of toys that meet the developmental needs of children aged from 0-8 years old. To hire toys, you need to sign up and become a member.

Dancing with Daikyn

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesdays, 10:30am

Come along and enjoy a fun-filled hour of dancing & singing with a smile at the Hub. For ages 2-5.

Discover: Stories

Eastbourne Library

Thursday 6 October, 3:15pm

Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+.

Monster Breakout: It's Alive!

War Memorial Library

Thursday 27 October, 3:45pm

Take inspiration from Frankenstein and piece together your own monster!

Inklings: Halloween

Naenae Hub & Library

Tuesday 25 October, 3:45pm

Kris has found a selection of the scariest picture books ever- do you dare join us for scary storytime? For ages 8 and up.

Bricks & Pieces: Halloween

Naenae Hub & Library

Friday 28 October, 3:45pm

Get creative and make a mega monster or a scary scene! For ages 5+

Bricks & Pieces

Eastbourne Library

Tuesdays, 3pm

Moera Library

Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Naenae Hub & Library

Fridays, 3:45pm

Saturdays, 11am

War Memorial Library

Saturday 1 October, 2pm-4pm

Friday 21 October, 3:45pm-4:45pm

Petone Library

Sunday 30 October, 2pm

Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the Library! Ages 5+

Collage Club

Walter Nash Centre

Sundays, 10am-12pm

Have a go making a bookmark or card using collage! Some materials will be supplied.

Science Fun

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Science fun mixed with mayhem!

Art Spot for Kids

Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Create beautiful and interesting masterpieces! All materials provided. For ages 5+.

Code Club

Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

A fun coding club for tamariki to help develop their digital skills. Suitable for kids aged 9-12 with limited or no experience coding.

Inklings

Naenae Hub & Library

Tuesdays, 3:45pm

Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm

Eastbourne Library Thursday 20 October, 3:15pm

A fun group for tamariki aged 8-12 who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!

TiHei Rangatahi

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm

Hono mai for a range of activities delivered by the awesome kaimahi from Kokiri Marae. For ages 10-14.

Family Fun

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Mondays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Bring your whānau and get crafty!

Youth Zone ages 12 - 16

Koraunui Community Hub

Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Come and hang out, play sports, and chat, with kai!

Kids Creative Sessions

Koraunui Community Hub

Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Moera Library

Friday 7 October, 3:15pm-4:30pm

Explore a mix of art and craft activities! For ages 5-16 years old.

Dress-Up Disco

Koraunui Community Hub Friday 28 October, 5pm-7:30pm

Join us for a family friendly night of fun specially made for kids. Come along at 5pm-6pm for free facepainting followed by a disco from 6-7pm. There will be a prize for best costume, lots of fun games, and spot prizes!

Sketch Club

War Memorial Library

Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Improve your drawing skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging session for ages 10-16. Beginners welcome! Please note that these sessions do not run during the school holidays.

Minecraft Pop-in and Play

Moera Library

Wednesday 26 October, 3pm

Would you like to try Minecraft or are you already an experienced gamer? Join us for world building fun on the last Wednesday of the month!

Community Yoga

Koraunui Community Hub

Mondays, 6:30pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 7pm-8pm

Beginner friendly yoga. Mats provided ($5 per class).

Pilates

Walter Nash Centre

Mondays, 7:15pm-8.15pm

Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 6pm-7pm

Low impact exercise to strengthen muscles and improve posture and flexibility. $5 per class.

Zumba

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm Saturdays, 9:15am-10:15pm

Walter Nash Centre

Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm

$5 per class.

Whānau Ora Dance Fit

Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6pm-7pm

A free and fun way to help get our community moving. All are welcome! Please note that these sessions do not run during the school holidays.

SToneD (Strength, Tone, Dance)

Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 7.30pm

A 45min fitness fun dance workout using light weights to strengthen and tone the whole body. Classes are only $5 casual or $50 for a 10-trip concession card.

Karate Dojo with Izzy Lewis

Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm-7pm

Email izzynz@gmail.com for more info. First class is free.

SAYGo (Steady As You Go) / Ready. Steady. Balance.

Petone Library

Mondays, 11am

Walter Nash Centre

Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm

Naenae Hub & Library Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm

Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 11am-12pm Thursdays, 1pm-2pm

War Memorial Library Thursdays, 1pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Fridays, 11am

Sign up at library.huttcity.govt.nz.

A gentle, peer led exercise programme, proven to increase balance, strength and mobility, prevent falls and provide a valued social connection for older adults. Koha for most sessions.

Social Table Tennis

Koraunui Community Hub Please call 562 8042 to book.

Simplified Tai Chi and Qigong

Koraunui Community Hub Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am

Enjoy the benefits that come from the gentle movements of Tai Chi.

Enliven Tai Chi

Koraunui Community Hub Mondays, 9:30am-10:30am

$5 per class. Contact Sharyn for more information on 04 4394967.

Senior Table Tennis

Walter Nash Centre

Mondays & Wednesdays 9.:30am-12pm

$2 per session. Sessions will not be running over the school holidays.

Xtreme Hip Hop with John

Koraunui Community Hub Thursday 6 October, 6pm-7pm

High energy workout with great beats! $5 per class.

Wainuiomata Spinners

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesday 11 & 25 October 10:30am-1pm

Join the spinners to learn how wool is made into clothing!

Nash Knitters

Walter Nash Centre

Fridays, 1:30pm-2:30pm

Bring your own knitting project, or help us work on our yarn bombing in the library. Beginners are welcome!

Artspot for Adults

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesdays 12 & 26 October 10:30am-12pm

Creative art & craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.

Creative Sessions

Koraunui Community Hub

Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Bring along your current project, or let us show you something new!

Seedling Swap

War Memorial Library

Saturday 8 October, 10am-4pm

Eastbourne Library

Saturday 15 October, from 10am

Bring your spare seeds, seedlings, plants and garden stuff to swap!

Colouring Group

Petone Library

Sundays, 1pm-4pm

Lower Hutt Stitch Witches

War Memorial Library

Wednesday 12 October, 6:30pm

Crafting Threads of Aroha

War Memorial Library

Saturday 15 October, 1pm-3pm

Come along to knit and crochet products made by locals for locals!

Craft Group

Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-4pm

Ukulele with DJ Pomare

Koraunui Community Hub Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm

Fun, free ukelele sessons for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Arohanui Strings

Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Fridays, 3pm-5pm

Free violin lessons. Ages 6-12. Email: admin@arohanuistrings.org

Community Connect Session with Thumbs Up

War Memorial Library

Wednesday 12 & 26 October, 9:45pm

A playful session celebrating music and song with the Thumbs Up Trust.

Beamaclub

Eastbourne Library

Thursday 20 October, 10:30am

Join us to watch a classic - His Girl Friday, starring Cary Grant!

Book Group

Moera Library

Thursday 6 October, 10:30am

Koraunui Community Hub Monday 17 October, 6pm

Eastbourne Library

Wednesday 5 October, 11am Saturday 29 October, 11am

Petone Library Wednesday 19 October, 1:30pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 13 October, 10:30am

Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!

Book Talk

Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 5 October, 1:30pm

Writers' Table

War Memorial Library

Thursday 20 October, 5pm

Naenae Library

Saturday 1, 15 & 29 October, 2pm

A regular meeting of writers to share experiences and write in good company.

Scrabble Club

Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4pm

Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm

War Memorial Library Friday 14 October, 1pm

Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. Come along and play with others in the Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Board Games and Puzzles

Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Naenae Hub & Library Wednesdays, 3:45pm

Challenge a friend or family member at a wide range of board games! For the whole whānau.

Board in Wainui

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm

A free, welcoming, and family friendly group for anyone wanting to play board and card games.

Senior Social Group

Koraunui Community Hub Thursday 20 October, 2pm

Petone Library Monday 31 October, 12pm

Lydia Wiles from Age Concern is starting a new monthly get together! Join us for afternoon tea and a chat.

Stokes Valley Seniors

Friendship Group

Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 5 October, 10am

A monthly social group with interesting speakers, morning tea and time for a chat. $3 per meeting.

Time for Tea

Petone Library

Wednesdays, 11am

Join us for a cuppa every Wednesday!

Wainuiomata Market

Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturday 29 October, 9am

Wellington Heritage Week: 40 Years of the Petone Historical Society Display

Heritage Centre, Petone Library

From 24 October

The Petone Historical Society was formed in 1982 to record the many histories of the town. Petone was its own borough at the time but was experiencing significant change as the large industrial firms that has defined the area closed down. The Society and Hutt City Libraries will mark the anniversary with a display at Petone Community Library from 24th October.

SeniorNet Social Morning

War Memorial Library

Friday 28 October, 10am

Hutt City Libraries' Local Heritage Specialist Clark Stiles will be presenting a Local Heritage talk at this special Heritage Month themed SeniorNet social morning.

Family History Drop-in

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Monday 3, 17 & 31 October, 10:30am

Eastbourne Library Thursday 20 October, 1pm

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesday 18 October, 1pm

A hands-on session with a family history specialist librarian.

Local and Family History

Heritage Centre, Petone Library

7 days a week

Research local and family history at our Heritage Centre with our family history and heritage specialists - just drop in or book a research session by contacting heritage@huttcity.govt.nz

You can also use our A3 flatbed scanner to scan your negatives, slides and photos. Ask staff for assistance.

Family History Session

Koraunui Community Hub

Sunday 9 October, 11am-12pm

Drop in and meet others who are interested in family history.

Connected

War Memorial Library

Tuesday 4 October, 11am-12pm

Information and advice about free education, programmes, fully funded training, employment and career development. Drop in or email connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz

Wellington City Mission: Social Worker & Financial Mentoring Service

Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 1pm

Practical counselling and help for people accessing WINZ, IRD, ACC and other agencies etc.

Financial Advice

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm

Free advice on budgeting, refinancing, Kiwisaver, etc, from a qualified financial advisor.

Citizens Advice Bureau

Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm

Addiction Counselling

Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only.

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselling with Te Paepae Arahi. Contact 564 5262 for an appointment.

Community Law

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesdays, 11am-12pm

Naenae Hub & Library Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 11am-12pm

Community Constable

Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10am-11am

Wellington Cup Stackers

War Memorial Library

Saturday 8 October, 3pm

Keen to improve your stacking skills or give stacking a go? Open to all levels of experience and ages. For more information and enquiries please phone Jo on 0276 370 472 or John on 0226441465

Te Awakairangi Free Counselling Services

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am-5pm

Lactation Consult with Hera

Wainuiomata Community Hub Fridays, 10am-12pm

Family Law

Wainuiomata Community Hub

By appointment only.

Free family law advice. To book an appointment contact 564 5262.

Justices of the Peace

Eastbourne Library

Saturday 1 October, 12pm-1pm

Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 4 October, 1pm-2pm

Naenae Hub & Library Wednesday 26 October, 1pm-2pm

Petone Library Friday 28 October, 2pm-3pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-3pm

War Memorial Library Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm

With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association. Scooteroos

Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 25 October, 1pm-3pm

Hutt Valley Angling Club

Koraunui Community Hub Monday 10 October, 7:15pm

We will teach you how to cast, guide you in the art of fly fishing, and introduce you to other anglers!

Locations

For more information on locations including opening hours:

Ōkiwinui

Eastbourne Community Library

38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne

P: 04 562 8042

Kōraunui

Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub

186 Stokes Valley Road

P: 04 562 9050

E: ksv.hub@huttcity.govt.nz

Moerā Moera Community Library

107 Randwick Crescent, Moera

P: 04 568 4720

Te Ngaengae

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub & Library

Hillary Court, Naenae

P: 04 567 2859

Pito-one Petone Community Library & Heritage Centre

7 Britannia Street, Petone

P: 04 568 6253

E: petone.library@huttcity.govt.nz

Taitā

Walter Nash Centre

Taine Street, Taita

P: 04 560 1094

E: walternashcentre@huttcity.govt.nz

Pukeatua

Wainuiomata Community Hub

1A Queen Street, Wainuiomata

P: 04 564 5822

E: wainuiomata.hub@huttcity.govt.nz

Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai War Memorial Library

2 Queens Drive, Hutt Central

P: 04 570 6633