NOVEMBER 2020
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NaNoWriMo Green Challenges Better Digital Futures
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Managing Your Money Join Westpac staff at their fun and interactive workshops. Learn about managing your money so you can feel more confident about making financial decisions. Understanding debt and payment methods Petone Library 11 November, 12pm Not quite sure how much a personal loan or credit card would cost? Feel like your debts might be getting away from you? This topic focussed on understanding the true cost of borrowing, questions to ask when borrowing, and tips on how to get out from any debt you might currently have.
Managing Your Mortgage War Memorial Library 24 November, 12pm Congratulations, you’ve made it onto the property ladder! If you’re wondering “now what?” and wanting some practical tips to understand mortgage structures and how you could pay off your loan sooner, this topic is for you! First time home buyers also welcome!
Spender, Saver or Borrower? Taita Library 26 November, 11am Work out your money personality and how it affects your financial prioritisation. Work through short and long-term goal planning so you know what you are truly aiming for.
Preparing for the future and getting ready to retire Eastbourne Library 28 November, 11am Retirement may feel a long way away, but research shows you might need $400,000 saved by the time you get there. This topic focusses on how and why to save for retirement, including the benefits and features of Kiwisaver. The session will also cover factors to consider when choosing when to retire, and practical tips for how to manage your money then.
Eastbourne Library
War Memorial Library Community Funding Workshop 11 November, 5.30pm Are you a non-profit community orgaisation applying for grants? Have your questions answered in this 'speed dating' style workshop
Diwali Storytime 11 November, 10am Join us for a special storytime session celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights
Garden Swap 21 November, 10am Bring along your spare seeds, plants and garden stuff to swap. If you have nothing to share there's always plenty to go round!
SeniorNet 20 November, 10am
New to Disability 12 November, 10am Life Unlimited provide information, equipment and services to the community. Join them for an introduction to the disability sector in Hutt Valley, for kids and adults who are disabled and under 65.
Writers’ Table 19 November, 5pm Join us for a talk on 'How To Get Published', with local author and editor Andi C Buchanan
Do you have a laptop, iPad or tablet but don’t know how to use it - or just want to know more? Let SeniorNet show you the way!
Wainuiomata Library British Newspaper Archive Workshop 21 November, 2pm Join us for this useful heritage event with Tricia Meehan, Hutt City Libraries' Family History Specialist
Café Scientifique Lower Hutt: Water quality in Loyalty Islands 25 November, 6.30pm Your presenters are Karyne Rogers, Senior Environmental Scientist at the National Isotope Centre, and Uni of New Caledonia scientists
Naenae Library Dungeons & Dragons 8 & 22 November, 1pm Calling warlocks, barbarians, monks, rangers and rogues... Join us and learn how to play! For ages 10+ and all abilities
International Games Week 9-15 November, 3-5pm Have fun and help us celebrate the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games! Pop in any afternoon. For ages 5+
Bricks & Pieces: Treasure Island 13 November, 3.45pm & 14 November, 11am Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, was born 13 November 1850. Create your own Š LEGO Treasure Island with us. 5+
Green Challenge Gain new skills! Save money! DIY Green Cleaners War Memorial Library 14 November, 2pm Learn how to make sustainable non-toxic cleaning paste, laundry and dishwasher powder. On the night, you’ll make your own bench spray to take home. We'll cover the basic ingredients required for natural, non-toxic cleaning and how making our own products results in a safer, more sustainable home.
DIY Christmas Gift Workshop War Memorial Library 28 November, 2pm It's that time of the year; our annual DIY Christmas workshop! We'll be making bath salts, infused salts, and sugar scrubs. Spaces to both events are limited. Please RSVP at War Memorial Library, call 04 570 6633, or email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz
2020!
November is National Novel Writing Month!
We'll be posting daily challenges on our social media pages, and hosting events and spaces for you to hone your skills and share ideas. Plus our staff are always happy to recommend a book or two for inspiration!
Digital Literacy: Better Digital Futures This new programme supports seniors (people aged 65+) seeking help getting online. Participants choose one of four pathways to learn new skills and build confidence with computers and the internet. Digital Essentials Pathway This course is designed for seniors who are brand-new users. Stripped back to the basics, these four sessions will provide learners with the essential skills they need to get online and start creating their own digital footprint. This pathway will cover four topics: (1) Intro to devices (2) Intro to the internet (3) Intro to email (4) Intro to browsing. Participants should enrol in all four classes.
Topic
War Memorial Library Tuesdays, 1-3pm
Wainuiomata Petone Library Library Saturdays, Fridays, 1-3pm 10am-12pm
Intro to devices
10 November
6 November
7 November
Intro to the internet 17 November
13 November
14 November
Intro to email
24 November
20 November
21 November
Intro to browsing
1 December
27 November
28 November
NaNoWriMo Memoir Writing Drop-In War Memorial Library | 9 November, 10.30am NaNoWriMo Challenge Yourself Writing Workshop War Memorial Library | 12 November, 5pm PLUS all through the month: NaNoWriMo Write-In Space Ground Floor, War Memorial Library | All November
Regular Events & Services Book Talks
Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction N
2 November, 10:30am
KSV 4 November, 1.30pm T
6 November, 10.30am
WM 26 November, 10.30am
Book Groups
Friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups E
4 November, 11am
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5 November, 10.30am
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12 November, 10.30am
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18 November, 1.30pm
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16 November, 1pm
KSV 16 November, 7pm
Senior Social Group
Get together and share stories with others over a cup of tea P
30 November, 12pm
Ready. Steady. Balance. Class for seniors. Includes exercises for improving stability, balance and coordination. All welcome!
Fridays, 2-4.30pm
Silver Screen
Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen T
12 November, 10.30am
WM 18 November, 10am
Mondays, 11am
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11 November, 1pm
WM Thursdays, 1pm
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18 November, 1pm
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19 November, 1pm
Fridays, 11am
Steady As You Go
Gentle exercise to increase balance, strength & mobility, with Age Concern. Entry by Koha.
Nash Knitters T Tuesdays, 1pm Social Craft Group W Thursdays, 2pm Koraunui Crafters KSV Fridays, 12.30pm N
Craft and Chat Fridays, 2pm
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Crafty Volunteers Saturdays, 2pm
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Sunday Knitting Group Sundays, 1.30pm
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Craft Group Sundays, 1pm Colouring In Sundays, 2pm
NEW: Movie Morning E
19 November, 11am Petone Library
P 7A Britannia Street
Family History Drop-in
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Craft Groups
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4 & 18 November, 10am 8 November, 1pm
Tuesdays, 1pm
WM 19 November, 5pm
Play one-hour games with others. All ages welcome
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Writers' Table
Scrabble Club
Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history
Get help with your family history enquiries. No need to book, just drop in!
Mondays, 1.30pm T Wednesdays, 12pm Tuesdays, 11am KSV Thursdays, 1pm
Meet-up with other writers to share experiences
Family History
KSV Stokes Valley Library
Koraunui Community Hub
Taita Library
Justices of the Peace
Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour E
7 November, 12pm
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2 November, 1pm
WM Wednesdays, 11.30am N
25 November, 1pm
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27 November, 2pm
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Thursdays, 2pm
Community Law Clinics Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre N
Tuesdays, 2pm
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Wednesdays, 11am
SeniorNet Social WM 27 November, 10am
T Walter Nash Centre
Wainuiomata Library
W Wainuiomata Community Hub
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
12 November, 3.30pm 28 November, 2pm
Mondays, 10am WM Mondays, 11am Wednesdays, 2.15pm
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12 November, 3.45pm
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Mondays, 10.30am
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29 November, 2pm
Tuesdays, 10.30am Fridays, 10.30am Saturdays, 10.30am
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Wednesdays, 3.30pm
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Mondays, 10am
WM 20 November, 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
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Wednesdays, 11am
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Wednesdays, 10am
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Thursdays, 10.30am
Tuesdays, 3.45pm
Activity Thursday T
Thursdays, 3.30pm
After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi W
Weekdays, 3:30pm
Kids' Book Group
Chat about books, play games & create! Ages 8-12 P
14 November, 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
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Weekdays, 3.30pm
Join us for a playful session celebrating music and song with Thumbs UP Trust
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Weekdays, 3pm
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Art & Craft Fridays
Unleash your inner artist as we explore story with fun, creative and collaborative activities
Regular group for ages 9-12, exploring books and beyond!
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Games, technology, arts and so much more! Ages 5-18
Rip, Snip and Create!
Inklings–Reboot
Fridays, 3.45pm Saturdays, 11am
After-school Activities
WM Fridays, 10.30am
Sundays, 11am
2 November, 3.30pm
Games, sports, and more!
KSV Thursdays, 11am
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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
Tamariki can chill out and do something creative! T
Fridays, 3.30pm
18 November, 10am
CAB Migrant Connect
Recently moved to NZ? You may have a lot of questions! WM 4 November, 10am
WM 12 November, 3.45pm WM
War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive
Eastbourne Library
E 38 Rimu Street
Moera Library
M 107 Randwick Crescent
Naenae Library
N 341 Cambridge Terrace
Book Sale!
War Memorial Library 30 November to 6 December Grab yourself some bargain books, CDs, DVDs and more, any time during opening hours!