Library Newsletter November 2016

Upper Hut t Cit y Librar y

NEWSLETTER November 2 016

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More than Books: E y e s , e a r s , a n d e's Check out our great new group that discusses books in print, on a screen and even in your ears. Page 5 >

New Printing Options

2 0 17 Herit age Calendar

We've got new printing options that offer you more choices and increased security.

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Our heritage team have been hard at work behind the scenes producing the only calendar you'll need next year... Page 16 >

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More than Books: reading with eyes, ears and e’s Starting Thursday 10 November, 5.30—6.30pm Join us at the Central Library on the second Thursday of the month to share your latest reading choice and contribute to the theme of the month over a cuppa.

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NE W BOOKS: Fiction

Leave me: a novel

by Gayle Foreman

T h e d r o w n i n g c h il d

by Alex Barclay

C l o s e d c a s ke t

by Sophie Hannah

F arewell to Burracombe H o m e by Harlan Coben

by Lilian Harry

Woman o f God by James R e c k l e s s c r e e d Patterson & Maxine Paetro by Alex Kava

F a t e s a n d t r ai t o r s

by Jennifer Chiaverini

Robert B Parker’s debt to pay by Reed Farrel Coleman

Murder on the Serpentine Twelve days of Christmas A ll t h e li t t l e li a r s

by Anne Perry

by Debbie Macomber

by Charlaine Harris

Tw o b y t w o

by Nicholas Sparks 6 NOV EMBER 2 0 16

Without mercy

by Jefferson Bass

Closer to the chest

by Mercedes Lackey

H O T S E AT S Do you have knowledge to share with our c o m m u n i t y ? Contact us on 04 527 2171 or libraryprogrammes@uhcc.govt.nz for more information about becoming a Hot Seat Expert.

Computer Mentors Volunteers are available to assist with computer support including establishing email accounts, preparing documents and forms, and using your own devices.

Mon to Sat, 10 —12pm Genealogy Advice on tracing your family history, and resources available for ongoing research. Second Monday of the month, 10 —12pm Communit y L aw Legal info and advice on accessing free legal services. Every Monday, 2— 3pm

H o u s i n g N e w Z e al a n d Get information and have your questions and concerns heard. Fortnightly on Wednesdays, 2.30 — 3.30pm Neighbourhood Suppor t Share your stories and discuss how you can find support in your neighbourhood.

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 11—12pm MS Suppor t Information, support and advice on living with Multiple Sclerosis. First Wednesday of the month, 1—2pm

K ASAGIP Filipino community support group. Third G r i e f R e li e f Advice on loss and grief-related matters. Wednesday of the month, 5.30—6.30pm Third Tuesday of the month, 10 —12pm Justice of the Peace JPs available to witness signatures, Newcomers Net work verify documents and more.

New to town? Want to meet new Every Thursday, 10 —11am, also first & friends? Need some help settling in? third Thursdays 5.30 — 6.30pm Interested in local activities? First Wednesday of the month, 10 —11am C l e a rT h i n k i n g C o a c h i n g Advice and support for individuals P O R S E I n - h o m e C h il d c a r e and organisations with goal setting Learn about becoming a PORSE inand planning. Second and fourth home educator. Second Wednesday Thursdays, 6 — 6.30pm of the month, 10.30 —11.30am P u b li c Tr u s t Estate planning and asset protection advice. Third Wednesday of the month, 10.30 —11.30am

A d a p t i v e Te c h n o l o g y Advice on assistive technology for people with a range of disabilities. First Friday of the month, 10 —12pm w w w. u p p e r h u t t l i b r a r y. c o . n z

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NOVEMBER PROGR AMMES + EVENTS 1

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Tu e s d a y Job Seekers Club Card Making DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor Wednesday Book Discussion Group Busy Babies Computer Mentor Newcomers Network MS Support Housing New Zealand Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace Friday Friday Fables Stepping Up It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor Adaptive Technology Saturday Movie Magic Living the Vegan Way

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Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

Sunday Sunday Funday

10 — 4pm

Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi

10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm

Computer Mentor Community Law

10 —12pm 2—3pm

Tu e s d a y Job Seekers Club Rainbow Colours DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted

8.30 — 9.30am 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm

Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

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Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor PORSE 10 Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Eyes, Ears and E’s Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace ClearThinking Coaching 11 F r i d a y Friday Fables Stepping Up It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Oro Youth Wellbeing Working Bee Computer Mentor 12 Saturday Oro Youth Wellbeing Working Bee Movie Magic Computer Mentor 13 Sunday Sunday Funday Oro Youth Wellbeing Working Bee Lego Club 14 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Board Gaming at HAPAI Computer Mentor Genealogy Community Law 1 5 Tu e s d a y Job Seekers Club Card Making Baby Wearing Meet-Up DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor Grief Relief

10.30 —11am 10 —12pm 10.30 —11.30am 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 11—12pm 4.30 — 5.15pm 5.15 — 6.15pm 5.30 — 6.30pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am 6 — 6.30pm 10.30 —11.15am 10.30 —12.30pm 1.30 —3pm 3.15 — 5pm 3.30 — 5pm 5 —7pm 10 —12pm 10 — 4pm 1.30 —3.30pm 10 —12pm 10 — 4pm 10 — 4pm 2—3pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm 7— 9pm 10 —12pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 8.30 — 9.30am 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm 10 —12pm 10 —12pm

16 Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor Public Trust Housing New Zealand K ASAGIP 17 T h u r s d a y Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace 18 Friday Friday Fables Stepping Up It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor 19 Saturday Movie Magic

10.30 —11am 10 —12pm 10.30 —11.30am 2.30 —3.30pm 5.30 — 6.30pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 11—12pm 4.30 — 5.15pm 5.15 — 6.15pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am, 5.30 — 6.30pm 10.30 —11.15am 10.30 —12.30pm 1.30 —3pm 3.15 — 5pm 3.30 — 5pm 10 —12pm 1.30 —3.30pm

Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

20 Sunday Sunday Funday Family History Group Clay Modelling

10 — 4pm 1—2pm 2—3pm

21 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi

10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm

Computer Mentor Community Law 2 2 Tu e s d a y Job Seekers Club Rainbow Colours Mayor in library DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor

10 —12pm 2—3pm 8.30 — 9.30am 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm

2 3 Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor Neighbourhood Support

24 Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace ClearThinking Coaching 2 5 Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor 2 6 Saturday Movie Magic Computer Mentor

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10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 11—12pm 4.30 — 5.15pm 5.15 — 6.15pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am 6 — 6.30pm 10.30 —11.15am 1.30 —3pm 3.15 — 5pm 3.30 — 5pm 10 —12pm 1.30 —3.30pm 10 —12pm

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Sunday Funday 2 8 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Board Gaming at HAPAI Computer Mentor Community Law 2 9 Tu e s d a y Job Seekers Club Card Making DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor 3 0 Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor Housing New Zealand

10 — 4pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm 7— 9pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 8.30 —10am 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 10 —12pm 2.30 —3.30pm

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

Programme information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication.

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REGUL AR PROGR AMMES Gentle exercises suited to older adults. Every Monday, 1.30 —2.30pm

Board gaming club for adults.

Fortnightly on Mondays, 7— 9pm at the HAPAI Club.

BYO materials and create easyto-make any occasion cards.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10 —12pm

Colouring in for adults. BYO colouring book and pens.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10 —12pm

Baby Share your carriers and Wearing experience. Third Tuesday of Meet-Up the month, 10.30 —12pm

Theatre sports for those aged 50+. Every Tuesday, 1.30 — 3pm

Disabled Chat with Dorothy about your Resources connections in Upper Hutt.

Trust Meet-Up Every Tuesday, 10.30 —12pm

Share morning tea while knitting or crocheting over a good yarn. Every Thursday, 10 —12pm

U k e s f o r B e g i n n e r s (age 8+) Every Thursday, 4.30 — 5.15pm Upper Hut t Ukes Every Thursday, 5.15 — 6.15pm

Storytime, fun and sharing for adults with disabilities. Every Friday, 10.30 —11.15am (runs during school term only)

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

Every Friday, 1.30 — 3pm

Table top games for teens 13+ Every Friday, 3.30 — 5pm

Research your family history with like-minded people. Third Sunday of the month, 1—2pm

A D U LT B O O K C L U B S Sharing books on a different theme each month. First Wednesday of the month, 10.15 —11.30am

More than Books: reading with eyes, ears and e’s. Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 — 6.30pm

EMPLOYMENT DE VELOPMENT Take a fresh look at art with Anna Hewett. Every Thursday, 11—12pm

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Dedicated computer time for job searching.

Tuesdays, 8.30 — 9.30am

NE W BOOKS: Nonfiction

Countr y calendar: Zero to 6 0: from a s t o r i e s f r o m o u r r u r al wooden caravan to a h e a r t l a n d by Matt Philp b u s i n e s s e m p i r e

by Tony Quinn

Scrump tious

by Chelsea Winter

L y d i a K o : p o r t r ai t o f a teen golfing sensation

by Michael Donaldson

To t h e s u m m i t

by Nick Allen

S h o w m e t h e m o n e y, H o n e y by Ian Wishart

R e s c u e p il o t : t h e daring adventures of a N e w Z e al a n d S e a r c h a n d R e s c u e p il o t

by John Funnell

M u s t an g r ide: t he ad ven t ur e s o f t he W ils on sis t er s in t he A m er ican We s t

by Kelly Wilson

The Jet project: a 6 0 0 d a y g l o b al e d - v e n t u r e with my son

by Sam Pease

Celebrate summer!

by Annabel Langbein

Project Kiwi: how one m a n ’s p a s s i o n h a t c h e d N Z ’s f i r s t c o m m u n i t y kiwi sanctuar y

by Sue Hoffart

A hidden economy: Māori in the privatised m ili t a r y i n d u s t r y by Maria Bargh

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printing options With our new MobilePrint Service™, you can use our public computers or your mobile device to print securely and in colour.

Visit www.printeron.net/uhcl/upperhuttcitylibrary, submit documents for printing and come to the staff desk to release, pay and pick up your document.

colour A4 and A3

black/white A4 and A3

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Remembering the ‘6 0 s Back in the Day, our pop-up museum, kicked off on 22 October, and attracted over 150 visitors on its first day. The exhibition features an array of photos from the library’s heritage collections along with vintage home movies and slide shows based on our Upper Hutt in the 1960s oral history project.

Back in the Day is at Arkwright’s Empire, 138-140 Main Street until 6 November, open Mon–Sat 10am – 4pm and Sun 10am – 2pm.

RESPECT Can stop violence towards women

TAKE THE WHITE RIBBON PLEDGE www.whiteribbon.org.nz BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Nex t Meetings:

Remember when?

Take a walk down memory lane, wander through the city centre and visit the retro window display from days past.

Upper Hutt City Centre 22 October –13 November

Our Picks:

2 N o v e m b e r — T h e m e : Look into the Future 7 December — T h e m e : Pick’n pack a Paperback

The garden of evening mists

by Tan Twan Eng

Mister Owita’s guide to gardening

by Carol Wall

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LIFE HACK ORO Oro Youth Wellbeing Working Bee Friday 11 November, 5pm–7pm Saturday 12 November, 10am– 4pm Sunday 13 November, 10am– 4pm Join us for a working bee weekend to put your energy behind Upper Hutt youth wellbeing initiatives. This free community-focused event is accessible for people with all skillsets, ages and backgrounds. Whether you’re a business owner, stay-at-home parent, student, sports coach, community artist, local resident—everyone has something to offer.

For more information and to register visit www.lifehackhq.co/upperhutt-weekend Lifehack +64211280261 14 N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 6