What’s on at the
WAINUIOMATA
COMMUNITY HUB
January 2017
SUMMER SESSIONS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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REGULAR SESSIONS THROUGHOUT JANUARY
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ACTIVE HOUR
Every Wednesday in January, 4pm Join us for an hour of sport and fun using our Action Replay sport kits! Any child or teen above the age of 10 is welcome to come along. Bookings are not required. Meet on the grass outside the carpark entrance of the library.
SUMMER STORIES
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Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout January, 2pm Join us for stories told out in the sun! These storytime sessions are for ages 0-5, but other ages are welcome to come along too! Meet on the grass outside the carpark entrance of the library.
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POP UP BOOK WORKSHOP
Tuesday 17 January, 2pm Ever wanted to know how to design and make a pop-up book or a pop up card? Well, come and find out! For ages 7+.
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Community Library ph: 04 564 5822
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Community Centre ph: 04 564 5262
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Community Hall
WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS
CRAFT GROUP
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EXPLORE. READ. RELAX.
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Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
December 2016 - January 2017
Join us for a cuppa and some cake, as well as some good company while you work on your current craft project.
Grab an Explore.Read.Relax. card at any library, complete 4 tasks and drop your completed card off at any library before 31 January to go in the prize draw.
Anyone is welcome to come along!
WHANAU IN ARMS
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
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Tuesdays, 9am-12.30pm
Thursdays, 4pm-5pm
A foodbank for those in need.
Members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association run clinics at all of our libraries and can help with witnessing, certifying documents, and taking declarations or affidavits.
Stocks are limited, so bring a box and sign up between 9 - 10am. Collect your box between 10am - 12.30pm. KOKIRI MARAE
Resumes 9 January The Kokiri Marae Keriana Olsen Trust offers wrap around services for the Wainuiomata community.
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BUDGET SERVICE
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Resumes 17 January Tuesdays, 10am-1pm Wednesdays, 9am-11am This free service covers budget planning, dealing with creditors, record keeping, and budget training for youth.
WHAT’S ON FOR ADULTS
ADULT COLOURING IN
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Add some colour to your Saturdays with the Adult Colouring In Group. Everyone is welcome to drop in, so bring your colouring in books and pencils! C
Wednesdays, 6.45pm-8.45pm Toastmasters is a worldwide programme where you can improve your leadership and communication skills. It is not a formal course in public speaking.
COMMUNITY LAW CLINICS
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Resumes after 9 January Thursdays, 9am-3.30pm
Sunday 1 January 2017 New Year’s Day Monday 2 January 2017 New Year’s Holiday Tuesday 3 January 2017 New Year’s Day Observed Monday 23 January 2017 Wellington Anniversary All of our online services will be running throughout these days.
WEIGHT WATCHERS
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Tuesdays, 6pm-7.30pm
Resumes 18 January Wednesdays, 11am-12noon GENERAL COUNSELLOR
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Wainuiomata Community Library is closed on the following days:
Every Saturday, 1pm
TOASTMASTERS
HOLIDAY HOURS
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Weight Watchers’ unique, personalised approach to weight loss combines healthy eating, exercise, and support. Join today for a bigger life in a healthier body.
WHAT’S ON FOR CHILDREN
BABY BOUNCE AND RHYME
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PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Resumes 19 January Thursdays, 10.30am
Resumes 20 January Fridays, 10.30am
A half-hour full of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children aged 0-2 years.
A half-hour of stories and songs for kids aged 2-5 years and their caregivers.
Anyone is welcome to come along!
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BIG READ
December 2016 - January 2017 Children can once again read books, complete fun tasks and be in to win cool prizes as part of The Big Read! It’s free for any child aged 0-12!
HOLIDAY What do you call a dog on the beach in the Summer?
What did the sea do to make the sand blush?
A hot dog!
The sea weed!
RIDDLES Can you work out the answer to these riddles?
WHAT’S ON FOR TEENS
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TIHEI RANGATAHI
INKLINGS
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Friday 13, 20, 27 January, 10am-3pm
Tuesday 10 January, 4pm
Tihei Rangatahi is a movement that provides quality programmes that are targeted at rangatahi to enhance their well-being, as well as inspiring rangatahi to believe they can achieve anything.
A free hour long monthly group for any and all 9-12 year olds. This month’s theme is Outdoor Fun! Come and play some games outside!
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TEEN READ
December 2016 - January 2017 Are you aged 13-18? Challenge yourself to read more widely over summer, try new things, and be in to win awesome prizes! It’s free and you can join up at your local library from Thursday 1 December.
ACTIVITIES What do sheep do when it’s a sunny day?
What's black and white and read all over?
Have a baa-baa-cue!
A sunburned zebra!
REBUS PUZZLES Can you work out what these famous words or phrases are?
I'm light as a feather, Take away my first letter, and I still sound Mary’s father has 5 yet the strongest man the same. Take away my last letter, I still daughters – Nana, can't hold me for more sound the same. Even take away my letter Nene, Nini, Nono. than 5 minutes. What is the fifth in the middle, I will still sound the same. What am I? daughters name? I am a five letter word. What am I? A:_____________
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How many words can you find?
How many 4 letter+ words can you find?
Festivals Kohitātea Ice cream Kai Ocean Outdoors
Park Raumati Read Relax Sandcastle Sausages
Seaside Sunshine Swimming Whakanui Whanau
Find the answer to this question by using the left over letters from the wordsearch! What’s the best time of the year?
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BOOKWORM MAZE Can you help the bookworm find his dinner?
I'm so hungry!