Upper Hutt City Library Newsletter March 2016

March 2016

Upper Hutt City

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Babywearing Meet-up in the children’s area Third Tuesday of the month 10.30-11.30am BYO carriers and wraps and share your

Have your say on the Upper Hutt City Council Annual Plan Consultation Document from 23 March to 28 April 2016.

The Consultation Document will be in the Leader on 23 March and available for viewing on the Council website at: consu l t a t ion .u p per h u t tc i t y .com

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6 B es t-s el l i n g Fic t ion T i tles 7 Ho t S ea t s 8 -9 Even t s Ca len da r 10 Reg u l a r P r og r a mmes 11 New Nonfiction T i tles 12-13 Commu n i t y Even t s

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There is only one chance to thisHealth: interactive workshop Rotary Lounge, Upper Hutt City Libr facilitated byattend Umbrella Tuesday 8 March 2016 Tuesday 8 March 2016 facilitated by Umbrella Health: 12:30pm – 2:30pm Tuesday 8 March 2016 12:30pm – Rotary 2:30pm Lounge, Upper Hutt City Library Tuesday 8 March 2016 Rotary12:30pm Lounge, Upper Hutt City Library – 2:30pm – 2:30pm Rotary12:30pm Lounge, Upper Hutt City Library

Rotary Lounge, Upper Hutt City Library

Herb Awarenes s Week an d Seed Swap Saturday 11am Tuesday

2pm Thursday

11am Saturday

8 March

10 March

12 March

Herbs and

Using Herbs to

Seed Swap

Medical herbalist

Dagmar Barnes

Join Dagmar

Tinctures

Karina Hilterman will discuss the

herbs profiled for this year’s Herb Awareness Week

and demonstrate how to make a tincture.

Make Skincare

from the Upper

Hutt Herb Society will demonstrate

how to use herbs

to make your own skin care.

Saturday

Barnes from the Upper Hutt Herb Society for a

cup of tea and

chat. Seedlings,

cuttings, plants, veges, herbs,

lemons, flowers and preserves will be

available to swap. at the Upper Hutt City Library

For more info visit www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

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Are your kids starting school and you want them to get ahead in maths?

10Monkeys helps 6-10 year olds learn basic mathematical skills in a fun gamelike environment.

It features logical progression with easy navigation and four easily adjustable skill levels. An individual practising program with thousands of motivating activities, 10Monkeys is web-based and works on desktops, laptops, iPad, Android and Windows tablets.

It’s the perfect tool for extra practice and test preparation at home! A special progress tracker motivates and shows results.

Access 10Monkeys from our library website, using your library card: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz > Children’s and Teen’s ser vices > Learn and Play > Click on the 10Monkeys link > Enter your library barcode number 4

GivUS offers access to more than 1200 grants and funding opportunities for community groups, voluntary organisations, schools, sport clubs and iwi. You can find financial assistance for nearly everything, including operational costs, building redevelopment and project-based resources.

Access GivUS for free in the Central Library on our computers or on your own device when you are connected to WiFi.

CHANGES IN THE LIBRARY Layout Changes and New Equipment Thank you for your patience while we changed the layout of the hub desks in January. The move went smoothly and feedback from library users to date has been very positive. We are planning to implement more improvements soon when we’ll be upgrading the self-checkout kiosks and the entrance gates. Watch this space!

New Uniforms The library uniforms are also changing!

Our current shirts will be replaced with smart vests and t-shirts.

C e l e b rat e N e i gh bo u rs Day 2016 with Upper Hutt City Library ‘Glimpses of Te Omanga’ Book Launch Friday 18 March, 6—7.30pm Rotary Lounge

The Mobile Bus at March Madness Saturday 19 March, 10am—4pm Main Street, Upper Hutt

Celebrate the launch of ‘Glimpses of Te Omanga’, a fabulous new book with over 100 stories by staff, patients, family members, volunteers and supporters, collated

by Beryl Anderson.

Visit the Mobile Bus at March Madness for all manner of madness! Enjoy mad stories and craft, and pose for our mad-hatter’s photobooth. Sign up to the library on-the-spot and borrow books from our great selection on board.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase on the night for $20, with all proceeds going to Te Omanga Hospice.

www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

Neighbours Day Party Sunday 20 March, 3—5pm Pinehaven Library Join us at Pinehaven Library for our Neighbour’s Day Neighbours Party.

There will be a short Pinehaven quiz, prizes and some neighbourly entertainment.

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Next meetings: 2 Ma r ch T HE ME : Paint, recipes, needles & threads 6 A pr il T HE ME : The Armchair Traveller

B lood t r a ck s

By Matt Hilton

D ea t h l is t

By Chris Ryan

S ca n da lous B eh a v iou r

By Stuar t Woods

T he b i t ter s ea s on

By Tami Hoag

O U R P I CK S : T he ho us e i n Q u i l l Cou r t

By Charlotte Betts

Gingerbread

By Rober t Dinsdale 

T h e r ea der s o f B r oken Wh e el r e commen d

By Katarina Bivald

I nv a der

By Simon Scarrow

T h e I n n ocen t

By Ann H. Gabhar t

T h e g u es t r oom

By Chris Bohjalian Orkney Twilight

By Clare Carson 

Af ter t h e l a s t da n ce

By Sarra Manning

Tr y n o t to br ea t h e

By Holly Seddon T he me t hod

By Shannon Kirk

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The Place at Whitton By Tom Keneally 

Best-Selling Fiction Titles!

Do you have knowledge that you could share with our community?

We’d love to hear from you! Please call 527 2171 or email libraryprogrammes@uhcc.govt.nz for more information about becoming a Hot Seat Expert.

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

First Friday of the month, 10 – 12pm Community Law Legal information and advice on how to access free legal services.

Every Monday, 2 – 3pm

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

Second Monday of the month, 10 – 12pm Grief Relief Advice on all loss and grief related matters.

Third Tuesday of the month, 10 – 12pm

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

Monday to Saturday, 10 – 12pm

Housing New Zealand Get information and have your questions and concerns heard.

Fortnightly on a Wednesday 2.30 – 3.30 pm

Funding Advice & Suppor t Advice and support services for community organisations.

Second Wednesday of the

Justice of the Peace JPs available to witness signatures, verify documents and more.

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

month, 10.30 – 11.30am

6 – 7pm

E A S TE R H O U R S CLOSED - Good Friday 25 March OPEN - Saturday 26 March CLOSED - Easter Sunday 27 March CLOSED - Easter Monday 28 March

KASAGIP Filipino community migrant support group.

Third Friday of the month, 5.30 – 6.30pm PORSE In-home Childcare Learn about becoming an inhome educator with PORSE. Second Wednesday of the month, 10.30 – 11.30am (in the children’s area) Public Trust Estate planning and asset protection advice.

Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30 – 11.30am Newcomers Network New to town? Want to meet new friends? Need some help settling in? Interested in local activities? Come and see us.

First Wednesday of the month, 10 – 11am

Yoga in March with Umadevi Sriniwasan Five session course held on Wednesdays 2.30– 3.30pm in the Rotary Lounge. Begins Wednesday 2 March.

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M A R C H P R O G R A M ME S + E VE N TS 1

Computer Mentor

Upper Hutt Multicultural Council Computer Mentor

Computer Mentor Adaptive Technology

10-12pm 10-12pm 10.30-11am 11-12pm 11.30-1pm 3.30-4.30pm 5.50-6.50pm 10-12pm 10-11am & 6-7pm 10.30-11.15am 11-12pm 1.30-3pm 2-4pm

3.15-4.30pm 3.30-5pm 6-8pm 10-12pm 10-12pm

S a tu r da y 1.30-3.30pm

Computer Mentor

10-12pm

S u n da y Sunday Funday Children’s Day Picnic

10-4pm 12-2pm

Mon da y Busy Bodies Tai Chi

10.30-11am 1.30-2.30pm

Computer Mentor Community Law

10-12pm 2-3pm

= This event requires registration = Hot Seat - see pg 7 for more details

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12.30-2.30pm 1.30 -3pm 10-12pm 10-12pm

We dn es da y Busy Babies WINZ Workshop Yoga Library Stars

10.30-11am 11.30-12.30pm 2.30-3.30pm 4-5.30pm

Computer Mentor PORSE Funding Advice & Suppor t Housing New Zealand

10-12pm 10.30-11.30am 10.30-11.30am 2.30-3.30pm

Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Ar t Careers Clinic Herb Awareness Week Herbs for Skincare Lego Club Living Lit UH Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10-12pm 10.30-11am 11-12pm 11.30-1pm 2pm 3.30-4.30pm 5.30-6.45pm 5.50-6.50pm 10-12pm 10-11am

11 Fr ida y Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor

10.30-11.15am 1.30-3pm 3.15-4.30pm 3.30-5pm 10-12pm

12 S a tu r da y Herb Awareness Week Seed Swap Saturday Movie Magic Computer Mentor

Movie Magic

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10-11am

Fr ida y Friday Fables Ruth Paul visit It’s Write Easy Adaptive Technology Equipment Display & Mini Tech Expo Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Disability Meeting

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10.30-11.30am 10.30-11am 11.30-12.30pm 2.30-3.30pm 4-5.30pm

8.30-10am 10-12pm 11am

10 T h u r s da y

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

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10-12pm

T h u r s da y Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Ar t Careers Clinic Lego Club UH Ukes

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Computer Mentor Grief Relief 9

Book Discussion Group Busy Babies WINZ Workshop Yoga Library Stars

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8.30-10am 10-12pm 1.30-3pm 6-7pm

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Tu es da y Job Seekers Club Card Making Herb Awareness Week Herbs & Tinctures Health & Wellbeing Workshop Unscripted

Tu es da y Job Seekers Club Rainbow Colours Unscripted Teen Tuesday

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11am 1.30-3.30pm 10-12pm

13 S u n da y Sunday Funday

10-4pm

14 Mon da y Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Genealogy Community Law

10.30-11am 1.30-2.30pm 10-12pm 10-12pm 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

15 Tu es da y Job Seekers Club Rainbow Colours Babywearing Meet-up Unscripted Computer Mentor Grief Relief

23 We dn es da y 8.30-10am 10-12pm 10.30-11.30am 1.30-3pm 10-12pm 10-12pm

16 We dn es da y 10.30-11am 11.30-12.30pm 12.30-1.30pm 2.30-3.30pm 4-5.30pm

Computer Mentor Public Trust

10-12pm 10.30-11.30am

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Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10-12pm 10.30-11am 11-12pm 11.30-1pm 3.30-4.30pm 5.50-6.50pm 10-12pm 10-11am & 6-7pm

18 Fr ida y Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Book Launch: Glimpses of Te Omanga Hospice Computer Mentor KASAGIP

10.30-11.15am 1.30-3pm 3.15-4.30pm 3.30-5pm 6-7.30pm

Computer Mentor

Computer Mentor Community Law

10-12pm

10-4pm 1-2pm 3-5pm

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

Computer Mentor

8.30-10am 10-12pm 1.30-3pm 6-9pm

10-12pm 10.30-11am 11-12pm 11.30-1pm 3.30-4.30pm 5-5.30pm 5.30-6.30pm 5.50-6.50pm 10-12pm 10-11am

CLOSED - Good Friday 26 S a tu r da y Movie Magic Computer Mentor

1.30-3pm 10-12pm

27 S u n da y CLOSED - Easter Sunday 28 Mon da y CLOSED - Easter Monday 29 Tu es da y

Computer Mentor Grief Relief

22 Tu es da y Job Seekers Club Card Making Unscripted Funding Expo

10-12pm 2.30-3.30pm

25 Fr ida y

1.30-3.30pm

21 Mon da y Busy Bodies Tai Chi

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

Job Seekers Club Rainbow Colours Mayor’s Hot Seat Unscripted

20 S u n da y Sunday Funday Family History Group Neighbour’s Day Par ty Pinehaven Library

Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Ar t Careers Clinic Lego Club Ukes for Beginners Easter PJ Par ty UH Ukes

10-12pm 5.30-6.30pm

19 S a tu r da y Movie Magic

Computer Mentor Housing New Zealand

10.30-11am 11.30-12.30pm 2.30-3.30pm 4-5.30pm

24 T h u r s da y

Busy Babies WINZ Workshop Anti-Graffiti Workshop Yoga Library Stars

Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Ar t Careers Clinic Lego Club UH Ukes

Busy Babies WINZ Workshop Yoga Library Stars

8.30-10am 10-12pm 10.30-11.30am 1.30-3pm 10-12pm 10-12pm

30 We dn es da y Busy Babies WINZ Workshop Yoga Library Stars

10.30-11am 11.30-12.30pm 2.30-3.30pm 4-5.30pm

Computer Mentor Public Trust

10-12pm 10.30-11.30am

31 T h u r s da y Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Ar t Careers Clinic Lego Club UH Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10-12pm 10.30-11am 11-12pm 11.30-1pm 3.30-4.30pm 5.50-6.50pm 10-12pm 10-11am

10-12pm

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O U R R E G U L A R P R O G R A M ME S Gentle exercises especially for older adults.

Every Monday, 1.30 – 2.30pm Create easy-to-make any occasion cards.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10 – 12pm Theatre sport programme for those aged 50+.

Every Tuesday, 1.30 – 3.00pm Upper Hutt Ukes Every Thursday, 5.50 – 6.50pm Y O G A I N

M A R C H

Yoga in March Five session course begins Wednesday 2 March.

Wednesdays 2.30 – 3.30pm Storytime, fun and sharing for young people and adults with disabilities.

Every Friday, 10.30 – 11.15am It’s write easy to write your own family history.

Every Friday, 1.30 – 3pm Research your family history with like-minded people.

Third Sunday of the month, 1 – 2pm

Colouring in for adults. BYO RA IN B OW colouring book and pens.

C O L O U R S Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10 – 12pm

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

Every Thursday, 10 – 12pm Take a fresh look at art with Anna Hewett.

Every Thursday 11 – 12pm

Drop by the teens area for an * * T E E N* * hour of epicness.

T U E S DAY First Tuesday of the month, 6-7pm Table top games for teens 13+ Every Friday, 3.30 – 5pm

A D U LT B O O K C LU B S Sharing books around a different topic each month.

First Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am Not your ordinary book club…

Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 - 6.45pm

E M P LOYME N T D E VE LO P ME N T Dedicated computer time for job searching.

Tuesdays, 8.30-10am Get help with CV preparation, cover letters and searching for jobs.

Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm

Fantastic

NEW

Non-Fiction!

T h e T imes his tor y o f B r i t a i n’s r a il wa ys

By Julian Holland G en n a r o’s I t a l ia n fa mil y fa vou r i tes : a u t h en t ic r e c i pes f r om a n I t a l ia n k i tch en

By Gennaro Contaldo Nor weg ia n wood : cho p p i n g , s t a ck i ng a n d dr y i n g wood t h e S ca n d i n a v ia n wa y

By Lars Mytting Ha p p y g u t : t h e clea ns i n g pr og r a m to h el p you los e weig h t , ga i n en er g y, a n d el imi n a te p a i n

By Vincent Pedre E a t clea n, l i ve lea n : A r t G r e en’s h ea l t h y a c t ion pl a n w i t h 35 del ic ious, s imple p a le o r e c i pes a n d 30 il l us t r a te d e xer c is es

By Ar t Green A r t i n mi n u tes

By Susie Hodge 75 Colou r f u l He xa g ons to Cr och e t : T h e U l t ima te Mi x-a n d - M a tch P a t ter ns i n E ye - P o p p i n g Colo u r s

By Leonie Morgan Ha n dma de L a mpsh a des : bea u t i f u l des ig ns to i l l umi n a te yo u r home

By Natalia Price-Cabrera Now h er e’s ch i l d : t he i nsp i r i n g s tor y o f h ow on e woma n su r v i ve d H i tler ’s br e e d i n g ca mps a n d fou n d a n I r ish h ome

By Kari Rosvall A n g el s o f t h e u n der g r ou n d : t h e A mer ica n women w h o r es is te d t h e J a p a n es e i n t h e P hil i p p i n es i n Wor l d Wa r I I

By Theresa Kaminski Ta ke s i x g i r l s : t h e l i ves o f t h e Mi t for d s is ter s

By Laura Thompson Wood tu r n i n g t r icker y : 12 i n g enio us pr oje c t s

By David Springett

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chnology Solutions Display & mini Tech Expo

An opportunity to have a look at some of the latest Adaptive Technology Solutions chnology Solutions innovations in technology which assist people who Equipment Display Display &ormini Tech are blind have low vision toExpo access information.

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and Mini Tech Expo Friday 4 December, 2.00-4-00 pm.

Rotary Lounge, Upper Hutt Library

Anti-Graffiti Workshop Wednesday 16 March 12.30 – 1.30pm, Rotary Lounge Join us at an interactive workshop to find out all you ever wanted to know about becoming and staying graffiti-free.

Topics covered include: • Graffiti prevention strategies • Demonstration of graffiti removal products/strategies

An opportunity to have alatest look at innovations some of the latest Explore some of theUpper 844 Ferguson Drive, Hutt innovations in technology which assist people who • in technology which assist people who are blind or have low vision to access information.

areFriday blind4 or have low vision.

December, 2.00-4-00 pm.

• Rotary Lounge, Upper Hutt Library Friday 4 March 2 – 4pm • 844 Ferguson Drive, Upper Hutt Rotary Lounge

Upper Hutt City Library •

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Upper Hutt City Council youth and community mural projects Upper Hutt City Council Graffiti Policy Upper Hutt Community Patrol and Graffiti Eradication Project Keep New Zealand Beautiful’s Graffiti Free Week, 14-20 March

Please register with Denise Johnson at denise.johnson@uhcc.govt.nz or 04 527 2792 12

Family Picnic

Library Courtyard 12 - 1pm | FREE Bring your family and lunch to have on The Green to help celebrate Children’s Day 2016.

Sunday 6 March

Rimutaka Rail Trail Walk

Saturday 5 March

Kaitoke Regional Park 9.30am - 5.30pm | $35 adult, $16 Child under 14 A long (17km) but easy 5-hour scenic walk exploring our unique railway history.

Afternoon tea at Featherson’s Fell Museum.

Price includes bus, afternoon tea and museum entry. Book over phone: 04 830 4041.

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Library Courtyard 10.30am | FREE Busy Bodies sessions run for approximately 30 minutes and include short stories, songs, rhymes and musical playtime. These sessions cater for children aged up to 3 years.

Soundshell, Harcourt Park 7.00 - 9.30pm | FREE BBQ, ice-cream and coffee available for purchase.

Mt Climie, Tunnel Gully 6pm | $5 To book your space contact Ellie Davidson on 04 5272148 or email ellie.davidson@uhcc.govt.nz

4WD Sunset Tour

Library Courtyard 3.30pm | FREE Imagine, build, challenge your friends and have fun at our after-school Lego Club.

Lego Club

Busy Bodies

Wild Thing Movie

The Green, behind the Library 1.30 - 2.30pm | FREE

David Bond Breakfast

Tai Chi

Busy Babies

Thursday 10 March Rotary Lounge, Library 8 - 10am | $20 To book your space contact Ellie Davidson on 04 5272148 or email ellie.davidson@uhcc.govt.nz

Library Courtyard 1.30pm | FREE Theatre sport programme for those aged 50 and over.

Wednesday 9 March Library Courtyard 10.30am | FREE Busy Babies sessions run for approximately 30 minutes and include mostly songs, nursery rhymes and musical playtime.

These sessions cater for babies and non-walkers.

Unscripted

Library Courtyard 10.30am | FREE Busy Bodies sessions run for approximately 30 minutes and include short stories, songs, rhymes and musical playtime.

These sessions cater for children aged up to 3 years.

Tuesday 8 March

Busy Bodies

Monday 7 March

The Green, behind the Library 10.30 - 11.15am | FREE Storytime, fun and sharing for adults with special needs.

Friday Fables

Library Courtyard 10.30am | FREE Busy Hands sessions run for approximately 30 minutes and include stories, songs and a craft activity. These sessions are for children aged 3-5 years.

Come along and join in the fun!

Stories, rhymes, poi, games and crafts.

Busy Hands

Friday 11 March

Upper Hutt City Council, H20 Xtream, Activation and Upper Hutt City Library are proud to support Children’s Day 2016.

Library Programmes Art Competition From Tuesday 2 February Collect an entry form from Tuesday 2 February at the library and enter

by Tuesday 23 February to win great prizes!

Busy Babies Wednesday 2 March, 10.30am Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes and musical playtime with your baby.

Busy Bodies Thursday 3 March, 10.30am Create a Family GIF Bring your toddler for an active Monday 29 February, 4pm–5pm session through songs, dance, rhymes Bring your own image (on an USB stick) and musical playtime. and we’ll show you how to turn it into a funny animated image. Use your own Ruth Paul Visits laptop or one provided. Bookings are Friday 4 March, 11am required and can be made by emailing Local author and illustrator Ruth cteens@uhcc.govt.nz Paul will wow the crowd with her fantastic books.

Teen Tuesday: Tattooing Tuesday 1 March, 6pm–7pm Treasure Hunt Thinking about getting a tattoo?

Saturday 5 March, 10am–12pm Join us to find out more from a Follow the clues and uncover the professional tattooist. treasure hidden in the children’s area.

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Movie Magic Saturday 5 March, 1.30pm Join us to watch 2015 hit movie Pan (rating: PG) in our children’s area.

Bookings are required and can be made by emailing cteens@uhcc.govt.nz Children’s Day Picnic Sunday 6 March, 12pm Bring a picnic along and enjoy it in our courtyard. Take part in the Scavenger Dig for treasures or pull up a bean bag and join us for stories.

H²0 and Activation Event Sunday 6 March, 11–2pm We team up to celebrate Children’s Day at H²0 Xtream with free entry for kids, inflatables, Slip’n’slide and Pelican out the back of H²0 Xtream.

Join us for a BBQ ($2 per person).

K I D ’ S T I D B I T LI T!

K I D ’ S T I D B I T LI T!

P er c y J a ck s on : The Her oes o f O l ymp us S er ies b y R ick R ior da n ‘If you liked the first Percy Jackson books, here’s some more! The Heroes of Olympus books are full of adventures and perfect when you want to relax.’

by Piper

S u per B a dd ies S er ies b y Mer e d i t h B a dg er ‘This comic is cool- for once it’s good to be bad!’ by Piper

Ch il dr e n’s Programmes WEDNESDAYS Library Stars 4-5.30pm Ages 10-13 Library (runs during the term only) Stars Learn about the library, complete challenges and earn rewards at our new after school club.

THURSDAYS Lego Club 3.30-4.30pm (runs during the term only) Imagine, build, challenge your friends and have fun at our after-school Lego Club.

FRIDAYS Movie Magic 3.15-4.45pm Check at the library for the movie timetable.

SATURDAYS Movie Magic 1.30-3pm Repeat screening of Friday’s movie.

SUNDAYS Sunday Funday ALL DAY Enjoy family time with board games and activities.

T E E N T U E S DAY Drop by the teens area for an hour of epicness on Teen Tuesday.

First Tuesday of the month, 6-7pm Want to put some colour into your life?

Then come along to our April Teen Tuesday and learn the basics of tie-dyeing. All materials provided. Wear old clothes or bring an old shirt to cover up.

Tuesday 5 April, 5:30pm-6:30pm For more information, email cteens@uhcc.govt.nz

B U S Y S E S S IO N S for pre - schoolers

Busy Babies Enjoy songs, nursery rhymes and musical playtime with your baby.

Wednesdays, 10.30am Busy Bodies An active session stimulating body and mind with songs, dancing, rhymes and stories.

For children up to 3 years.

Mondays & Thursdays, 10.30am Sessions run during the term only.

Join us in your pyjamas to celebrate Easter!

Easter in Pyjamas

Listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft and hunt for Easter eggs.

Thursday 24 March, 5.30 – 6.30pm Children of all ages welcome 15

M āwai Hakona Exhibition runs until Thursday 31 March, 2016.

Our exhibition about Upper Hutt’s famous M ā ori cultural performance group, M āwai Hakona, continues to run on our Heritage Wall throughout the month of March.

This exhibition draws on local history resources found in our archives, such as the Eric Wood Collection and the Revelle Jackson Collection of photographs of Upper Hutt in the 1960s. These images are all accessible online through Recollect at uhcl.recollect.co.nz. Our exhibition also uses books from the library’s dedicated Upper Hutt and Wellington Region collection. The new video screen on the Heritage Wall shows films and images related to M āwai Hakona and it will subsequently be used to display a variety of local history items from our archives.

Visit us today to learn more about our great local history resources and discover more fantastic stories from our city’s past.

CENTRAL LIBRARY HOURS

MONDAY – FRIDAY : 10 A M – 7 PM

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