Library Newsletter December 2016 - January 2017

Upper Hut t Cit y Librar y

NEWSLETTER December 2 016 – Januar y 2 017 w w w. u p p e r h u t t li b r a r y. c o . n z The inaugural Upper Hutt City Library Heritage Calendar

Bringing our city’s past to life

O n S a le NOW !

$15 each

The Summer Reading C h all e n g e i s b a c k!

Librar y L ayout Changes

The Library is getting a Check out the Summer makeover! Find out what Reading Challenge: is changing and how this Storyland Adventure and affects you. Page 4 > our great summer holiday events. Page 17–18 >

2 0 17 Herit age Calendar It's time to get ready for 2017 so why not pick up one of our lovely heritage calendars online or from your nearest Library?

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CONTENTS 2 Database Highlights 3 Notices 4—5 Layout Changes 6 DVDs 7 New Fiction 8 — 9 Notices and Hot Seats 10 —12 Events Calendar 1 2 — 1 3 Regular Programmes 14 Library Stats

D ATA B A S E H I G H L I G H T S H e al t h N a v i g a t o r N e w Z e al a n d The Health Navigator website provides one place for New Zealanders to find reliable and trustworthy health information and self-care resources.

Health Navigator focuses on promoting clear, consistent messages that enable you to get relevant information when you need it and helps to increase your confidence, skills, independence and wellbeing.

Information on this website is maintained by a team with expertise in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, writing, editing, communications and technical development. Additional support is provided by experts and clinical advisors who assist in providing the best resources for you.

The Health Navigator gives you access to: • Health A-Z index • Medicine A-Z index • Healthy Living advice • Services page • Videos and apps A-Z index • Tools page (test, quizzes and calculators) You can access Health Navigator through our website: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz > Digital Resources > Databases > Health Navigator NZ (scroll down to find it).

15 —16 New Nonfiction 17 — 1 9 Children’s and Teens 2 0 Recollect

COVER IMG Own a slice of history with our inaugural Heritage Calendar. See p3 for more details.

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Her i t age C alendar 2 0 17 The inaugural Upper Hutt City Library Heritage Calendar for 2017 is on sale now!

Enjoy the images we’ve chosen for each month which aren’t just beautiful in and of themselves, but also tell the story of our community, from Upper Hutt’s earliest days as a pioneer settlement, through its decades as a picturesque recreational hinterland for the capital, to its post-war flourishing as a major suburban industrial centre, and beyond. We hope these photos will pique your interest and inspire you to learn more about the varied lives, transformations and developments that together comprise the history of our city.

The c al e n d a r s c o s t $ 15 e a c h and can be purchased from Upper Hutt City Library (Central and Pinehaven, plus online through our website), Upper Hutt City Council, Expressions, and Paper Plus.

Library Holiday Hours CENTR AL LIBR ARY Closed 25 – 27 December, 1 – 3 January Open

24, 31 December 10am – 4pm 28 – 30 December 9.30am – 5pm

Normal hours resume on 4 January

PINEHAVEN LIBR ARY Closed 24 Dec – 3 Jan

Normal hours resume on 4 January

MOBILE LIBR ARY

Last day of service in 2016 will be 16 December

First day of service in 2017 will be 7 February

The Library’s getting a makeover

WHY ARE WE CHANGING? We need to replace some shelving which gives us the opportunity to redevelop & refresh our library.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? The Central Library will be CLOSED Monday 23 January to Sunday 29 January REOPENS 9.30am, Monday 30 January TOILETS

To minimise disruption during closure:

• Loan periods will be extended • Items can still be returned through the slot by the entrance • Pinehaven Library will still be open • The Mobile Library will be open 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Friday outside the library for limited service • You can contact the library on 04 527 2117 or visit www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz • E-resources like books, magazines, audio and study materials are available on our website • You can use your card at Hutt City Libraries during closure 4 D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 6 – J A N U A R Y 2 0 17

Creating a flexible community space for programmes and events

COMMUNITY AND PROGRAMME AREA

Changes include: • Improving safety and visibility of the children’s and teens’ area • Creating a flexible community space for programmes and events • Enhancing quiet areas • Making collections easier to find, navigate and browse • Increased availability for PC users HERITAGE LARGE PRINT NON-FICTION Making collections easier to find, navigate and browse

HELP DESK

FICTION

COMPUTERS TEENS Increased availability for PC users

Enhanced quiet areas

CHILDRENS

Improving safety and visibility of the childrens and teens’ area

ENTRANCE

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DVDs Check out our great selection of adults' and kids' DVDs, grab the ones that take your fancy and enjoy some bargain relaxation time this summer. Here are some new releases to get you started!

Absolutely fabulous: the movie Edina and Patsy are still living the high life in London but when they’re blamed for a major incident, the paparazzi pursue them to the French Riviera.

The tunnel: sabo tage (season 2) Clémence Poésy and Stephen Dillane are back for the second season of this tense, geopolitical thriller.

Midsomer murders: season 18 par t 1 New father DCI Barnaby and DS Nelson investigate cases in the Midsomer villages.

Sully Tom Hanks plays Captain Sullenberger who glided his disabled plane onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 people aboard.

Suicide Squad A secret government agency recruits supervillains to execute dangerous missions and save the world from a powerful threat.

Finding Dor y A forgetful blue tang fish searches for her family in this charming sequel to Finding Nemo.

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Richie McCaw: chasing great A personal insight into high level international sport and a psychological profile of the mind of a Kiwi champion.

The BFG The storytelling talents of Roald Dahl, Walt Disney and Steven Spielberg unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic The BFG to life.

Poldark: complete series t wo The BBC’s sweeping romantic drama returns with more gorgeous locations, based on the novels

by Winston Graham.

The secret life of pets A comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day.

The Beatles: eight days a week – the touring years A documentary covering the Beatles’ early career to 1966, capturing their charismatic peak.

The Fall: series 3 A gripping psychological thriller.

NE W BOOKS: Fiction

H i d d e n k ill e r s

by Lynda La Plante

The award

by Danielle Steel

Secrets of a happy S a p p h i r e F all s m a r r i a g e by Cathy Kelly by Fleur McDonald

T h e b e t r a y al

by Martina Cole

This was a man

by Jeffrey Archer

Night watch

by Iris Johansen

S ex , li e s & s e r i o u s The whistler m o n e y by Stuart Woods by John Grisham

Hide and seek

by M. J. Arlidge

Inferno

by Julian Stockwin

P ai n t e d s k i n s

by Matt Hilton

A distant journey

by Di Morrissey

Paris for one

by Jojo Moyes

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Stay connected this summer!

No matter where you are relaxing this summer, keep up-to-date with what's happening at your Library on social media.

Like U p p e r H u t t C i t y L i b r a r y on Facebook!

Follow @ U H L i b r a r y on Twitter!

For your regular dose of local history, like U p p e r H u t t H e r i t a g e on Facebook!

Timebank Upper Hut t P u b li c M e e t i n g 2–3pm, Saturday 3 December, Rotary Lounge Everyone has something to contribute, all skills valued e m a il timebankupperhutt1@gmail.com w e b timebankupperhutt.org.nz BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Our Picks:

N e x t M e e t i n g s : 7 December, 4 Januar y D e c T h e m e : Pick’n pack a Paperback

The heart goes last : a novel by Margaret Atwood

Never let me go

by Kazuo Ishiguro (Book + DVD)

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H O T S E AT S 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 Last Hot Seat for 2016: 12 December Next Hot Seat for 2017: 13 February Communit y L aw Legal info and advice on accessing free legal services. Every Monday, 2— 3pm Last Hot Seat for 2016: 19 December Next Hot Seat for 2017: 16 January G r i e f R e li e f Advice on loss and grief-related matters.

Up to 30 mins chat time available.Third Tuesday of the month, 10 —12pm Last Hot Seat for 2016: 20 December Next Hot Seat for 2017: 17 January

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 2182 or libraryprogrammes@uhcc.govt.nz for more information about becoming a Hot Seat Expert.

Newcomers Net work New to town? Want to meet new friends? Need some help settling in?

Interested in local activities? First Wednesday of the month, 10 —11am Last Hot Seat for 2016: 7 December Next Hot Seat for 2017: 1 February

K ASAGIP Filipino community support group. Third Wednesday of the month, 5.30—6.30pm Last Hot Seat for 2016: 16 November Next Hot Seat for 2017: 15 February

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

P u b li c Tr u s t Every Thursday, 10 —11am, also first Estate planning and asset protection advice. Third Wednesday of the month, & third Thursdays 5.30 — 6.30pm Last Hot Seat for 2016: 22 December 10.30 —11.30am Next Hot Seat for 2017: 12 January Last Hot Seat for 2016: 16 November Next Hot Seat for 2017: 18 January A d a p t i v e Te c h n o l o g y Advice on assistive technology for H o u s i n g N e w Z e al a n d Get information and have your questions people with a range of disabilities. First Friday of the month, 10 —12pm and concerns heard. Fortnightly on Last Hot Seat for 2016: 2 December Wednesdays, 2.30 — 3.30pm Next Hot Seat for 2017: 3 February Last Hot Seat for 2016: 7 December Next Hot Seat for 2017: 18 January Neighbourhood Suppor t Share your stories and discuss how you can find support in your neighbourhood.

Fourth Wednesday of the month, 11—12pm Last Hot Seat for 2016: 23 November Next Hot Seat for 2017: 22 February MS Suppor t Information, support and advice on living with Multiple Sclerosis. First Wednesday of the month, 1—2pm Last Hot Seat for 2016: 2 November Next Hot Seat for 2017: 1 February

N E W H O T S E AT S Timebank Learn about exchanging skills, time, and knowledge within the community.

6 Dec 2016, 17 Jan 2017, first and third Tuesdays of the month from 7 Feb 2017, 1—2pm P r o b l e m G a m b li n g F o u n d a t i o n Providing access to free, confidential counselling services and information for people affected by gambling. Third Friday of the month starting 20 Jan 2017, 10 —11am 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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DECEMBER PROGR AMMES + EVENTS 1

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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 Xmas Party It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor Adaptive Technology Saturday Movie Magic Timebank Public Meeting

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Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

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Sunday Sunday Funday

10 — 4pm

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Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Board Gaming at HAPAI Computer Mentor Community Law Tu e s d a y Job Seekers Club Rainbow Colours DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor Timebank Wednesday Book Discussion Group Busy Babies Computer Mentor Newcomers Network Housing New Zealand

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10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm 7— 9pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 8.30 — 9.30am 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 10.15 —11.30am 10.30 —11am 10 —12pm 10 —11am 2.30 —3.30pm

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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Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Eyes, Ears and E’s

10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 11—12pm 5.30 — 6.30pm

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10 —12pm 10 —11am

Friday It’s Write Easy Movie Magic Batteries Not Included

1.30 —3pm 3.15 — 5pm 3.30 — 5pm

Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

10 Saturday Movie Magic Computer Mentor 11 S u n d a y Sunday Funday 12 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Genealogy Community Law 1 3 Tu e s d a y Job Seekers Club Card Making DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor 14 Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor 15 Thur sday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace 16 Friday Movie Magic Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor

1.30 —3.30pm 10 —12pm 10 — 4pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm 10 —12pm 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 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 11—12pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am, 5.30 — 6.30pm 3.15 — 5pm 3.30 — 5pm 10 —12pm

JANUARY PROGR AMMES + EVENTS

DECEMBER 17 S a t u r d a y Movie Magic Computer Mentor 18 Sunday Sunday Funday Family History Group Christmas Crafternoon

1 1.30 —3.30pm 10 —12pm 10 — 4pm 1—2pm 2—3pm

19 Monday Computer Mentor Community Law 2 0 Tu e s d a y DRT Meet-Up Unscripted Computer Mentor Grief Relief 21 Wednesday Christmas Crafternoon Computer Mentor 2 2 Thursday Knit + Knatter Take a Fresh Look at Art Christmas Crafternoon Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace 2 3 Friday Movie Magic Computer Mentor 24 Saturday OPEN 25 Sunday Christmas Day 2 6 Monday Boxing Day 2 7 Tu e s d a y Christmas Day (Observed) 2 8 Wednesday OPEN

10 —12pm 2—3pm 10.30 —12pm 1.30 —3pm 10 —12pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 10 —12pm 10 —12pm 11—12pm 2—3pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am 3.15 — 5pm 10 —12pm 10 — 4pm

Sunday New Year's Day

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Monday Day after New Year's Day CLOSED

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Tu e s d a y New Year's Day (Observed)

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Wednesday Book Discussion Group Thursday Fairly Stupid Tales Friday Open (normal hours) Saturday Open (normal hours) Sunday Sunday Funday

CLOSED

10.15 —11.30am 2—3pm

10 — 4pm

Monday Tai Chi

1.30 —2.30pm

Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

1 0 Tu e s d a y Card Making Summer Busy Session Computer Mentor 11 W e d n e s d a y Summer Busy Session Knock, knock! Anyone Gnome?

Computer Mentor

CLOSED

12 Thur sday Eyes, Ears and E’s

CLOSED

Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace 13 Friday Icky, Yucky Trolls Computer Mentor

CLOSED

CLOSED

10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 2—3pm 10 —12pm 5.30 — 6.30pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am 2—3pm 10 —12pm

9.30 — 5pm

14 Saturday

2 9 Thursday OPEN

Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

9.30 — 5pm

3 0 Friday OPEN

9.30 — 5pm

15 Sunday Sunday Funday Family History Group

10 — 4pm 1—2pm

31 Saturday OPEN

10 — 4pm

January Programmes and Events continue on the next page.

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JANUARY PROGR AMMES + EVENTS 16 Monday Tai Chi Stopmotion Fairytales Computer Mentor Community Law 17 Tu e s d a y Babywearing Meet-Up Unscripted Computer Mentor Timebank

18 Wednesday Summer Busy Session Bad Wolf Computer Mentor Public Trust Housing New Zealand

1.30 —2.30pm 2—3.30pm

1—2pm

2 4 Tu e s d a y Summer Busy Session Central Library 2 5 Wednesday Humpty's Revenge Central Library 2 6 Thursday Central Library

10.30 —11am

27 Friday Central Library

10 —12pm 2—3pm 10.30 —12pm 1.30 —3pm 10 —12pm

2— 3pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —11.30am

2.30 —3.30pm

19 T hur sday Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace

10 —12pm 10 —11am, 5.30 — 6.30pm

20 Friday Computer Mentor Problem Gambling Foundation 21 Saturday

10 —12pm 10 —11am

Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

2 2 Sunday

Sunday Funday

2 3 Monday Wellington Anniversary

10 — 4pm

2 8 Saturday Central Library 2 9 Sunday Central Library 3 0 Monday Tai Chi

CLOSED 10.30 —11am CLOSED 2—3pm CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 1.30 —2.30pm

Computer Mentor Community Law 3 1 Tu e s d a y Rainbow Colours Unscripted

10 —12pm 2—3pm

Computer Mentor

10 —12pm

10 —12pm 1.30 —3pm

Hot Seat - see pg 8 – 9 for more details This event requires registration Programme information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication.

REGUL AR PROGR AMMES Research your family history with like-minded people. Third Sunday of the month, 1—2pm Last session for 2016: 18 Dec First session for 2017: 15 Jan

Chat with Dorothy about your Disabled connections in Upper Hutt.

Resources Every Tuesday, 10.30 —12pm Trust Meet-Up Last session for 2016: 13 Dec First session for 2017: 7 Feb

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Dedicated computer time for job searching.

Tuesdays, 8.30 — 9.30am Last session for 2016: 13 Dec Programme not resuming in 2017

Table top games for teens 13+ Every Friday, 3.30 — 5pm Last session for 2016: 16 Dec First session for 2017: 3 Feb

REGUL AR PROGR AMMES Gentle exercises suited to older adults. Every Monday, 1.30 —2.30pm Last session for 2016: 12 Dec First session for 2017: 9 Jan Board gaming club for adults.

First Monday of the month, 7— 9pm at the HAPAI Club.

Last session for 2016: 5 Dec First session for 2017: 6 Mar BYO materials and create easyto-make any occasion cards.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10 —12pm Last session for 2016: 13 Dec First session for 2017: 10 Jan Colouring in for adults. BYO colouring book and pens.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10 —12pm Last session for 2016: 6 Dec First session for 2017: 31 Jan Share your carriers and

Baby experience. Third Tuesday of Wearing the month, 10.30 —12pm Meet-Up Last session for 2016: 15 Nov

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

Every Thursday, 10 —12pm Last session for 2016: 22 Dec First session for 2017: 2 Feb

Take a fresh look at art with Anna Hewett. Every Thursday, 11—12pm Last session for 2016: 16 Dec First session for 2017: 2 Feb

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 Last sessions for 2016: 15 Dec First sessions for 2017: 2 Feb

Storytime, fun and sharing for adults with disabilities. Every Friday, 10.30 —11.15am Last session for 2016: 2 Dec First session for 2017: 3 Feb

First session for 2017: 17 Jan Theatre sports for those aged 50+. Every Tuesday, 1.30 — 3pm Last session for 2016: 20 Dec First session for 2017: 17 Jan

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

Every Friday, 1.30 — 3pm Last session for 2016: 9 Dec First session for 2017: 3 Feb

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 Last session for 2016: 7 Dec First Session for 2017: 4 Jan

More than Books: reading with eyes, ears and e’s.

Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 — 6.30pm Last session for 2016: 8 Dec First Session for 2017: 12 Jan

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2016:

As 2016 draws to a close, here's some interesting statistics that show just how great this year has been!

OUR YEAR IN NUMBERS

Since January, we’ve had over 4 7, 0 0 0 PC sessions

Our busiest day was 29 March (the day after Easter) with 14 2 4 people through the door

To p D V D : Last Cab to Darwin 6 6 issues

Since January, we’ve issued 8 3 6 5 ebooks

Since January, we’ve had over 3 6 , 3 0 0 WiFi connections

To p J u n i o r T i t l e : Minecraft Redstone Handbook by Nick Farwell 10 4 i s s u e s

Since January, we’ve issued and renewed over 4 10 , 0 0 0 items

To p F i c t i o n T i t l e : Make Me by Lee Child 13 9 i s s u e s

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To p N o n f i c t i o n t i t l e : Nadia Lim's fresh start cookbook by Nadia Lim 4 2 I s s u e s

Thank You

We would like to acknowledge the great work all our volunteers do to support us every week.   Thank you to our computer mentors, programme facilitators, heritage volunteers, shelvers and book mending and processing volunteers. Your help is invaluable and it allows us to offer a better service to the Upper Hutt community. Thanks from Upper Hutt City Library!

SUMMER PICKS: Nonfiction Make the most of summer by sitting back and relaxing whilst thumbing through these gorgeous new coffee table books in our collections!

5 0 romantic havens in the Mediterranean

by Rob Peterswald

P lane t E ar t h I I : a new wor ld r evealed

by Stephen Moss

Islands: a New Z e al a n d j o u r n e y by Bruce Ansley

NY skyscrapers

by Dirk Stichweh

U F C : a v i s u al h i s t o r y

by Thomas Gerbasi

L iving in the landscape

by Anna Johnson

We h a d o n e o f t h o s e!

by Stephen Barnett

R o b i n W illi a m s : a s i n g u l a r p o r t r ai t

by Arthur Grace

F a s h i o n i n f il m

by Christopher Laverty

B e a c h li f e by Douglas Lloyd-Jenkins

Spaceships

by Ron Miller

The great Kiwi pub c r a w l by Ned Bartlett

SUMMER PICKS: Nonfiction The summer holidays are the perfect time to catch up on hobbies you enjoy, start that project you’ve been planning or learn a new skill. Check out these great books in our collection to get you started!

Sweet

by Pamela Clark

Learn to knit, love to k n i t by Anna Wilkinson

R i c k S t e i n's l o n g w e e ke n d s by Rick Stein

C e l e b r a t e e v e r y t h i n g!: fun ideas to bring your p a r t i e s t o li f e

by Darcy Miller

The useful book: 2 01 li f e s k ill s t h e y u s e d t o teach in Home Ec and S h o p by Sharon Bowers

Tiny LEGO wonders: b u il d 4 0 s u r p r i s i n g l y r e a li s t i c m i n i - m o d e l s!

by Mattia Zamboni

Outlander kitchen: t h e o f f i ci al O u t l a n d e r companion cookbook

by Theresa CarleSanders

Beginnin g wa t er color : t ip s and t echnique s f or lear nin g t o pain t in wa t er color

by Maury Aaseng

The urban woodsman: a modern guide to car ving spoons, bowls and boards

by Max Bainbridge

Living design Pat ternless sewing m o d s t y l e : 2 4 g a r m e n t s by Jamie Durie for women and girls

by Patty Prann Young 16 D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 6 – J A N U A R Y 2 0 17

D e s P a w s o n's k n o t craf t & rope mats: 6 0 r o p e w o r k p r o j e c t s by Des Pawson

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S u m m e r Re a d i n g C h a l l e n g e: S t o r y l a n d A d v en t u re Tricksy forests, big bad wolves and mischievous gnomes all equal one great adventure this summer!

Complete a series of challenges to help you find your way through the forest to the enchanted mailbox.

Will you make it safe and sound? What awaits you at the end of your journey?

Join the storyland adventure to find out!

Register at Central Library or Pinehaven Library from 12 December 2016 to 6 January 2017. The last day for completing challenges is 27 January 2017.

Please visit upperhuttlibrary.co.nz/src for more information or email cteens@uhcc.govt.nz

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CHILDREN’S AND TEENS

Ch il dr e n’s Programmes

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

M o v i e M a g i c Check at the library for this week’s movie.

Fridays, 3.15 — 4.45pm Saturdays, 1.30 — 3pm (last session 23 Dec 2016)

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

Wednesdays, 10.30am (last session 14 Dec 2016)

Busy Bodies An active session stimulating body Sunday Funday and mind with songs, dancing, rhymes Enjoy family time with board games and activities. and stories. For children up to 3 years.

Mondays & Thursdays, 10.30am Sundays, ALL DAY (last session 15 Dec 2016)

T h e M a r b l e M a r k e r by Sacha Cotter, illustrated by Josh Morgan A fabulous new local picture book. Beautiful images support a wonderful story about the power of imagination and never giving up on your dreams.

Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Tuesdays, 10.30am (last session 14 Dec 2016) Sessions run during the term only.

Join our special summer busy sessions, for songs, stories and musical playtime for children under 5.

Pinehaven Librar y 10.30 – 11am, Tuesday 10 & 24 Jan 2017 C e n t r al L i b r a r y 10.30 – 11am, Wednesday 11 & 18 Jan 2017

Christmas Crafternoon Get into the Christmas spirit at Upper Hutt City Library with an afternoon of Christmas stories and craft. For kids of all ages.

PINEHAVEN – Wednesday 21 December, 2 – 3pm CENTRAL – Thursday 22 December, 2 – 3pm

S E A S O N ' S G R E E T I N G S F R O M YO U R H E R I TA G E T E A M!

Did you know that, according to a survey conducted a couple of years ago by Digital New Zealand, our Recollect website has more pictures tagged with the word “Christmas” available than any other heritage website in the country? So if you fancy a browse through some great festive season imagery with a local history connection, visit us today at u h cl . r e c o ll e c t . c o . n z.

And if you’re after the perfect Christmas gift idea - something practical, informative and lovely to look at - why not check out our first ever Heritage calendar? Only $15 and available for purchase at the Library and other selected outlets, these calendars are a great way to show your support for the preservation and promotion of Upper Hutt’s heritage. See page 3 for more details.

CENTRAL LIBRARY

P I N E H AV E N L I B R A R Y

MOBILE LIBRARY

844 Fergusson Drive P H O N E 04 527 2117 E M A I L library@uhcc.govt.nz H O U R S * MON —THU 9.30am— 6.30pm, FRI 9.30am— 5.30pm, SAT—SUN 10am— 4pm *TRIAL HOURS (c o n t a c t u s f o r c h a n g e s )

56 Pinehaven Road P H O N E 04 528 2208 E M A I L pinehaven@uhcc.govt.nz H O U R S * MON, WED, FRI 12.30 — 4.30pm, TUE, THU 9.30am—12.30pm, SAT 10.30am—12.30pm SUN closed

E M A I L libmobile@uhcc.govt.nz H O U R S Runs during the school term only. Check our timetable to find out when we next stop near you. Available at your library or online at u p p e r h u t t l i b r a r y. c o . n z / librar y-ser vices / branches /

P O S T Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140 W E B www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

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