Upper Hutt City Library - March 2014

MARCH 2014

Upper Hutt City Library

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5,000 Poppies Upper Hutt City Library has partnered with Trentham Military Camp to support the ‘5000 Poppies - A Community Tribute of Respect and Rememberance’ project.

This project involves hand-making (crocheted/knitted/felted/sewn) poppies which are collected for an international rememberance display. The Library is the poppy collection point for Upper Hutt.

We have patterns available to help you knit or crochet your poppies.

Alternatively, you can find patterns and more information about this project online at: www.5000poppies.wordpress.com You are more than welcome to include a dedication on the back of your poppy if you wish.

Keep an eye out for a special Poppy Workshop at our ‘Knit & Knatter’ session on March 27.

Brainwave Early Years Presentation One day every child in New Zealand will get the best start in life because parents and the whole community understand and value the impact early experiences have on brain development, and ultimately on the healthy development of society.

The Brainwave Trust is a national not-for-profit organisation. Their aim is to raise public awareness of the amazing new findings in brain research, which emphasise the importance of early experiences on infant brain development; and to educate about the important implications of this knowledge.

Wednesday 12 March, 7.00- 9.00pm at Upper Hutt City Library. For more information, email bookings@brainwave.org.nz

Science museum in a pizza box?!

Keep an eye out in the Library for information on a very unique event coming in the next few weeks!

From March 3 you will be able to opt-in for text notifications of Holds and Pre-Due Reminder notices - handy for those of us on the go. Sign up on the library catalogue under “My Account” or see a staff member in the library.

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Brainwave Trust is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers easy to understand presentations to parents, professionals and the wider community using the latest scientific research on brain development.

The First Three Years Last Forever Safety, consistency and nurturing in the first three years can result in a lifetime of fulfillment.

Neglect and abuse during these first early years can result in a lifetime of lost potential.

THIS INFORMATION IS RELEVANT TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF US Brainwave has professionally trained presenters available to give presentations on early brain development.

UPCOMING PRESENTATION

IN YOUR AREA VENUE:

WEDN MARC ESDAY H 12th

Upper Hutt Library 844 Fergusson Drive

TIME:

7.00pm - 9.00pm

CONTACT: email: bookings@brainwave.org.nz COST:

FREE Kathryn Berkett Brainwave Presenter Kathryn is a presenter in the Wellington region. She is the mother of two young children.

Kathryn has her Masters in Educational Psychology. She has an incredible passion for the Brainwave message and enjoys her work immensely as it combines her two greatest passions – Neuropsychology and Talking.

Did you know?

• The way you speak, handle and respond to a baby shapes the baby’s brain?

• Prolonged early stress disrupts brain architecture and increases the risk of emotional and behavioural disorders?

• Nurturing and responsiveness in the early years builds a strong foundation for learning, behaviour and relationships?

“We are the first generation to have this knowledge at our finger tips.

We ignore it at our peril !”

Dr Simon Rowley, Paediatrician

Brainwave Trust Aotearoa

PO Box 55 206, Eastridge, Auckland, 1146. Tel: 9 528 3981 Fax 9 528 3981. Email info@brainwave.org.nz www.brainwave.org.nz

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Settlement Support would like to invite all newcomers to join us on a tour of New Zealand’s parliament, the “Beehive”.

At 9.00am on March 6, 2014 we will take the train together from Upper Hutt station, then explore Parliament on a guided tour and during lunch with our local MP, Chris Hipkins.

Registration essential as spaces are limited. For more information and bookings, please contact Rhea on 527 2132 or rhea.fohs@uhcc.govt.nz 4

Law for Lunch Law for Lunch is coming in April, with a great range of topics and speakers.

Upper Hutt City Library has partnered with Community Law to hold a series of free weekly lunchtime talks.

Warnings? Suspensions?

Dismissals? Problems at work?

3 April, 12.30 - 1.30pm

What are your rights when things start going wrong at work? When can employers take action against their employees? Community Lawyer Kate Scarlet will be giving an overview of the law surrounding disputes at work.

The Changing Family Court 10 April, 12.30 - 1.30pm

An overview of the Family Court and the recent family court changes.

Get to grips with what’s new, what’s different, what’s the same and what legal support is available in the world of family disputes with Tui Dunlop, Kaaihapai Hapori.

Neighbours at War 17 April, 12.30 - 1.30pm

Fencing disputes, tree issues and pesky pets; just some of the basics you need to know about when dealing with your neighbours.

Irirangi Mako, Kaaihapai Hapori, will be ready to answer your questions about common neighbourhood disagreements.

Let’s talk about ‘Debt’ baby!

24 April, 12.30 - 1.30pm

Have you ever borrowed money or bought goods or services on credit?

Chances are you have or will do in the future. Learn what you should look out for before you get into debt and what your options are if you find you can’t meet your repayment obligations. Come along and learn what your rights are with Julia Whaipooti, Kaaihapai Hapori.

Email libraryprogrammes@uhcc.govt.nz for more information.

Are you new to New Zealand? Do you need information to help you settle in?

Settling into a new country is not always easy, the biggest challenge can often be knowing where to find all the information you need. Settlement Support at Upper Hutt City Library can help you find that information.

Contact Rhea Fohs - Settlement Support Officer at Upper Hutt City Library on 527 2132 or email rhea.fohs@uhcc.govt.nz.

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Herbs for all Seasons Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)

Kanuka (Kunzea ericoides)

Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)

Herb Awareness Week 3 - 9 MARCH 2014 Herbs for Health

Wednesday 5 March, 11am at Upper Hutt City Library

Common Herbs & Their Uses

Friday 7 March, 1pm at Upper Hutt City Library Herb Federation of New Zealand www.herbs.org.nz 6

Do you have knowledge that you’d be willing to share with our community?

We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Erica Herron on 527 2171 for more information about becoming a Hot Seat Expert.

Adaptive Technology

Freedom Medical Alarms

Public Trust

Advice on assistive technology for people with a range of disabilities.

Information about fully monitored personal medical alarms directly linked to Wellington Free Ambulance.

Estate planning and asset protection advice.

First Friday of the month, 10am - 12pm

Age Concern Wellington Advice and community support for older people.

Second Tuesday of the month, 10am - 11am

Genealogy

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Advice on tracing your family history, and the resources available for your ongoing research.

Bay Audiology

Second Monday of the month, 10am - 12pm

Advice on hearing health from a professional Bay Audiology consultant.

Third Friday of the month, 11am - 12pm

Community Law Legal information and advice on how to access free legal services.

Every Monday, 2 - 3pm

Computer Mentor Volunteers who can assist with establishing email accounts, preparing documents, online forms.

Monday to Saturday, 10am - 12pm

Justice of the Peace JPs available to witness signatures, complete insurance applications and more.

Every Thursday, 10am - 11am, also first & third Thursdays 6pm - 7pm

KASAGIP Filipino community’s migrant support group.

Third Friday of the month, 5.30 - 6.30pm

Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30am - 11.30am

Settlement Support Information for new migrants.

Second & fourth Wednesdays, 6 - 7pm

Victim Support Advocacy, advice and support for victims of crime or trauma.

Third Monday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Water Safety & Swimming Tips Basic water safety tips for the bath, pool, river and the beach, for children.

First Monday of the month, 10am - 12pm

Website Design

Neighbourhood Support

Tips on how to create and maintain a successful website for your business, club or personal interest.

Promoting safety and security in your community.

First & third Wednesdays, 5.30 - 6.30pm

Fourth Friday of the month, 11am - 12pm 7

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P R O G R A M ME S + E VE N TS

Saturday All day 1.30-3.30pm 1.30-3.30pm

Computer Mentor

10am-12pm

Sunday Children’s Day Celebrations Sunday Funday

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Computer Mentor Water Safety & Swimming Tips Community Law

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8.30-10am 10.30-11am

Computer Mentor

10am-12pm

Wednesday

10am-12pm 5.30-6.30pm

Settlement Support Parliament Visit Knit & Knatter Busy Bodies Careers Clinic Quizsters Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes

9am-1pm 10am-12pm 10.30-11am 11.30am-1pm All afternoon 5-5.30pm 5.50-6.50pm

Justice of the Peace Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10-11am 10am-12pm 6-7pm

Friday

Adaptive Technology Computer Mentor

10.30-11am 10.30-11.15am 1-2pm 1.30-3pm TBC 10am-12pm 10am-12pm

Saturday Construction Zone Computer Mentor

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10.30-11am 10.30-11.30am 11am-12pm 3.30-4.30pm

Thursday

Busy Hands Friday Fables Common herbs & their uses It’s Write Easy Cinema Kids

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10am-12pm 10am-12pm 2-3pm

Job Seekers Club He Wa Pai

Computer Mentor Website Design

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10.30-11am 1.30-2.30pm 3.45-4.45pm

Tuesday

Busy Babies Book Discussion Group Herbs for Health Knit Wits

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11am-1pm All day

Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Arty Fartys

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Construction Zone A Writer’s Plot Scrapbooking

All day 10am-12pm

Sunday Sunday Funday

All day

10 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Arty Fartys Computer Mentor Genealogy Community Law Centre

10.30-11am 1.30-2.30pm 3.45-4.45pm 10am-12pm 10am-12pm 2-3pm

11 Tuesday Job Seekers Club Card Making Computer Mentor Freedom Medical Alarms

8.30-10am 10.15-11.30am 10am-12pm 10-11am

12 Wednesday Breakfast Club Busy Babies Book Discussion Group Herbs for Health Knit Wits Brainwave Trust Presentation Computer Mentor Settlement Support

8.30-9.30am 10.30-11am 10.30-11.30am 11am-12pm 3.30-4.30pm 7-9pm 10am-12pm 6-7pm

13 Thursday Knit & Knatter Busy Bodies Careers Clinic Quizsters Ukes for Beginners Living Lit UH Ukes Justice of the Peace Computer Mentor

10am-12pm 10.30-11am 11.30am-1pm All afternoon 5-5.30pm 5.30-6.45pm 5.50-6.50pm 10.00-11.00am 10am-12pm

14 Friday Busy Hands Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Cinema Kids Settlement Support Computer Mentor

10.30-11am 10.30-11.15am 1.30-3pm TBC 10-11.30am 10am-12pm

15 Saturday Construction Zone A Writer’s Plot Scrapbooking

All day 1.30-3.30pm 1.30-3.30pm

Computer Mentor

10am-12pm

16 Sunday Family History Group Sunday Funday

1-2pm All day

17 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Arty Fartys Computer Mentor Victim Support Community Law

24 Monday 10.30-11am 1.30-2.30pm 3.45-4.45pm 10am-12pm 10.30-11.30am 2-3pm

18 Tuesday Job Seekers Club Scratch Club

8.30-10am 3.45-4.45pm

Computer Mentor

10am-12pm

19 Wednesday Breakfast Club Busy Babies Community Networking Forum Knit Wits Computer Mentor Public Trust Website Design

8.30-9.30am 10.30-11am 12.30-1.30pm 3.30-4.30pm 10am-12pm 10.30-11.30am 5.30-6.30pm

20 Thursday Knit & Knatter Busy Bodies Thurday Library Club (TLC) Careers Clinic Quizsters Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Justice of the Peace Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10am-12pm 10.30-11am 11am-12pm 11.30am-1pm All afternoon 5-5.30pm 5.50-6.50pm 10-11am 10am-12pm 6-7pm

21 Friday Busy Hands Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Cinema Kids Computer Mentor Bay Audiology KASAGIP

10.30-11am 10.30-11.15am 1.30-3pm TBC 10am-12pm 11am-12pm 5.30-6.30pm

22 Saturday Construction Zone Scrapbooking

All day 1.30-3.30pm

Computer Mentor

10am-12pm

23 Sunday Sunday Funday

Busy Bodies Tai Chi Arty Fartys Computer Mentor Community Law

10.30-11am 1.30-2.30pm 3.45-4.45pm 10am-12pm 2-3pm

25 Tuesday Job Seekers Club Card Making Computer Mentor

8.30-10am 10.15-11.30am 10am-12pm

26 Wednesday Breakfast Club Busy Babies Knit Wits Computer Mentor Age Concern Wellington Settlement Support

8.30-9.30am 10.30-11am 3.30-4.30pm 10am-12pm 10.30-11.30am 6-7pm

27 Thursday Knit & Knatter Busy Bodies Careers Clinic Quizsters Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Justice of the Peace Computer Mentor

10am-12pm 10.30-11am 11.30am-1pm All afternoon 5-5.30pm 5.50-6.50pm 10-11am 10am-12pm

28 Friday Busy Hands Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Cinema Kids Settlement Support Computer Mentor Neighbourhood Support

10.30-11am 10.30-11.15am 1.30-3pm TBC 10-11.30am 10am-12pm 11am-12pm

29 Saturday Construction Zone A Writer’s Plot Scrapbooking

All day 1.30-3.30pm 1.30-3.30pm

Computer Mentor

10am-12pm

30 Sunday Sunday Funday

2-3pm

31 Monday 2-3pm

Programme information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the publication date may impact on the accuracy of the information. More information can be found on our website www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

Busy Bodies Tai Chi Arty Fartys Computer Mentor Community Law

10.30-11am 1.30-2.30pm 3.45-4.45pm 10am-12pm 2-3pm

= Hot Seat. See page 7 for more details.

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Our Regular Adult Programmes For more information, email libraryprogrammes@uhc.govt.nz or call Erica on 527 2171.

A workshop time for writers.

Fortnightly on Saturdays, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Sharing books around a different topic each month.

First Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Create easy-to-make any occasion cards.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10.15 - 11.30am

Storytime, fun and sharing for adults with special needs.

Bring your latest project and join other scrapbookers.

Fortnightly on Fridays, 10.30 - 11.15am

Fortnightly on Saturdays 1.30 - 3.30pm

Slow gentle exercises especially for older adults.

It’s write easy to write your own family history.

Every Friday, 1.30 - 3.00pm

Share morning tea while knitting/crocheting over a good yarn.

Every Thursday, 10am-12pm

Research your family history with like-minded people.

Third Sunday of the month, 1.00 - 2.00pm

Every Monday, 1.30-2.30pm

Interactive story, song and craft session for physically and intellectually disabled young people aged 17-25.

Fortnightly on Thursdays, 11.00am - 12.00pm

Not your ordinary book club.

Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 - 6.45pm

Ukes for Beginners

Job Seekers’ Club

Tuesdays, 8.30-10am

Dedicated computer time for job searching.

Careers Clinic

Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm

Get help with CV preparation, cover letters and job searching.

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(starting February 27, bookings essential)

Every Thursday, 5 - 5.30pm

Upper Hutt Ukes Every Thursday, 5.50 - 6.50pm

Community Networking FORUMS

Wednesday 19 March, 12.30-1.30pm Upper Hutt City Library, Rotary Lounge This month:

A FundView session run by Upper Hutt City Council’s Community Services teams.

Third Wednesday of every month!

Community Networking Forums are a great chance for Upper Hutt community groups to come together to talk, plan + help each other out!

For more information, please feel free to contact Emma Laidlow, Administration and Funding Officer at Upper Hutt City Council PHONE (04) 527 2793 EMAIL emma.laidlow@uhcc.govt.nz

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We have an exciting new collection that we couldn’t wait to share with you! Here are just a few of the books from our newly featured Graphic Novel Collection.

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Romance is never in short supply at Upper Hutt City Library. Here are a few of the newest Mills & Boon books to hit our shelves. You’ll find them in our new Romance Collection.

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First women’s Breakfast Club for 2014 Be a part of this six week programme which supports you in your job search, and helps you make the most of your talents and skills.

Breakfast Club gives you tools and techniques such as tailored CV writing and interview tips to enhance your employment opportunities. Each Breakfast Club has limited spaces, so be in quick!

Run in partnership with:

To book your place please contact Melanie Baxter on 527 2169 ext 495 or email melanie.baxter@uhcc.govt.nz

WELLINGTON

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BUSY SESSIONS for pre-schoolers Busy Babies For babies and non-walkers.

Wednesdays, 10.30am.

Busy Bodies For children up to 3 years.

Mondays & Thursdays, 10.30am.

Busy Hands For children aged 3-5 years.

Fridays, 10.30am.

He Wa Pai ‘A good time’ An introductory programme in Te Reo Máori through stories, rhymes and songs for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. A great way for you and your child to learn Te Reo! First Tuesday of each month, 10.30am.

All pre-school sessions are during school terms only.

CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW

Dork Diaries #4 Skating Sensation Reviewed by Madison Fraser

Nikki’s PE class has to ice-skate for a charity of their choice. The grand prize is $10,000! Chloe, Zoey and Nikki choose to wear clown costumes for their dance, and their charity is Fuzzy Friends (the animal adoption centre) because one of the owners Phil has gone into hospital for a broken leg and Betty is left on her own to try and find homes for every cat and dog. After the contest Nikki is so happy because Brandon gives her a bouquet of flowers!

You’ll have to read this book to find out what happens at the contest, and who takes the grand prize!

Dork Diaries #4 Skating Sensation

By Rachel Renee Russell Tuesday 18 March, 3.45- 4.45pm.

Scratch Kids starts this month - if you’re aged 8-14, you can join us and learn how to build your own simple computer game!

Go to www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz to book your spot!

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Hey kids! We’d love to hear what you’re reading at the moment. Send us a short review of your book to cteens@uhcc.govt.nz and we might feature it in our next Newsletter!

Upper Hutt City Library is rolling out an exciting new line-up of children’s programmes!

From February 24 there will be something on every day of the week! Some programmes require bookings, for more information ask our friendly staff or go to www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

MONDAYS arty fartys 3.45-4.45PM Creative session for 10-12yrs.

THURSDAYS quizsters ALL AFTERNOON Weekly quizzes, all ages.

TUESDAYS scratch ki k i ds d s 3.45-4.45 PM pm Computer game programming for 8-14yrs.

ukes f or begi nner s 5. 00-5. 30 P M Open to all ages.

WEDNESDAYS knit wits 3.30-4.30PM Yarn craft for 8-12yrs.

FRIDAYS cinema kids T I M E S V A R Y Movie timetable available from February 24.

Bookings required.

Bookings required.

18 March, bookings Beginning March, bookings required.

Bookings required.

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES SATURDAYS construction zone ALL DAY

For all Lego enthusiasts.

SUNDAYS s u n d a y f u n d a y ALL DAY Family time with board games, crosswords & storytime at 2pm.

TWO NEW BOOK CLUBS KICK-OFF IN MARCH

Children’s Book Club: The first Sunday of every month 2.30-3.30pm.

Teen Book Club: The first Tuesday of every month, 5:30-6:30pm.

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Benge & Pratt Fire Centenary Commemorations March 29 will mark the 100th anniversary of Upper Hutt’s greatest tragedy in terms of loss of life. Late on a Saturday evening in 1914, signs of a fire were spotted in Benge & Pratt’s store on Main Street. Under the direction of local constable Denis Mahoney, townsfolk rallied around to retrieve stock and protect surrounding buildings from the spreading flames.

Just after midnight, an enormous explosion occurred which was later found to be caused by gelignite illegally stored on the premises. Eight men, including Constable Mahoney and local Postmaster James Comeskey, died as a result of the blast with many more injured. This disaster had a profound impact on the tight-knit Upper Hutt community.

OPEN HOURS

EMAIL

527 2117 library@uhcc.govt.nz

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For more information contact Reid Perkins, Heritage Coordinator on 527 2130 or email reid.perkins@uhcc.govt.nz.

Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm

844 Fergusson Drive Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140 PHONE

A number of events are being planned to mark this year’s centenary. These include a memorial service for Constable Mahoney organised by Upper Hutt Police on Friday March 28, along with the unveiling of a plaque marking the site of the tragedy. Upper Hutt City Library will host two slide presentations (10.30am on Friday 28, and 2.00pm on Saturday 29) telling the story of what happened that night.

Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm

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