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D ATA B A S E H I G H L I G H T S
2 Database Highlights and Events 3 Notices and Events 4 New Fiction 5 Hot Seats 6 — 7 Events Calendar 8 Regular Programmes 9 New Nonfiction 10 Notices and Events
Do you have a dream? Is lack of funds the only obstacle between you and your ambition? Upper Hutt City Library can help you find money to finance a personal project or an on-going activity thanks to givME, New Zealand's primary source of funding information. This database offers access to more 4,000 scholarships and awards for individuals. It is used by those seeking to pursue education, research and fellowships, cultural and sporting activities, and professional or personal development. Access givME from any of Upper Hutt City Library’s computers: > Public Catalogue - from the homepage you will see the link to the givMe site on the right hand side of the screen. > Free Internet Computer – log on using your library card or a guest pass, go to our website at w w w. u p p e r h u t t li b r a r y. c o . n z , click on Digital Resources, click on the Databases heading and finally the givME link. Once in, all you need to do is specify what you want funding for, answer a few questions about yourself and voilà! you will be presented with a selection of grants and scholarships you can apply for. If you want to achieve your dream and change your life, givME can help!
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COVER IMG Chinese Craft Displays and Workshops. More information
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Celebrate Chinese New Year with artists from the Heilongjiang province of northern China, who will display and share their crafts of paper cutting, Chinese puppet-making and sugar-blowing. 1– 3pm, Sunday 5 Februar y C e n t r al L i b r a r y
NE W BOOKS: Fiction
Rogue one: a Star Wars Wal k i n g t h e li n e story by Alexander Freed by Mandy Magro
The seventh plague by James Rollins
The mistress by Danielle Steel
T he drowning les son by Jane Shemilt
Beneath a burning sk y by Jenny Ashcroft
Below the belt by Stuart Woods
M y h u s b a n d ’s s o n by Deborah O’Connor
Exposed by Roberta Kray
The maid’s courage by Rosie Goodwin
A place to stay by Jennie Jones
Wyoming brave by Diana Palmer
Radiant angel by Nelson DeMille
Ring of fire by Brad Taylor
The Joyce girl by Annabel Abbs
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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 Timebank Learn about exchanging skills, time, and knowledge within the community. First and third Tuesdays of the month, 1—2pm G r i e f R e li e f Advice on loss and grief-related matters. Third Tuesday of the month, 10 —12pm 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
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 Wednesday of the month, 5.30—6.30pm Justice of the Peace JPs available to witness signatures, verify documents and more. Every Thursday 10 —11am, also first & third Thursdays, 5.30 — 6.30pm 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
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 P u b li c Tr u s t for people affected by gambling. Third Estate planning and asset protection advice. Third Wednesday of the month, Friday of the month, 10 —11am 10.30 —11.30am 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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FEBRUARY PROGR AMMES + EVENTS 1
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Wednesday Book Discussion Group Computer Mentor Newcomers Network MS Support Housing New Zealand Thursday Knit + Knatter Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included
10.15 —11.30am 10 —12pm 10 —11am 1—2pm 2.30 —3.30pm 10 —12pm 11—12pm 5 — 5.45pm 5.50 — 6.50pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am, 5.30 — 6.30pm 10.30 —11.15am 1.30 —3pm 3.30 — 5pm
Computer Mentor Adaptive Technology Saturday
10 —12pm 10 —12pm
Computer Mentor
10 —12pm
Sunday Sunday Funday Chinese Craft Display Monday Waitangi Day Tu e s d a y Card Making DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor Timebank Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor
Computer Mentor Computer Mentor 12 Sunday Sunday Funday Kid's Cardmaking 13 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Genealogy Community Law 1 4 Tu e s d a y Rainbow Colours DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Computer Mentor
10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm 10 —12pm 1—2pm 10.30 —11am
Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace
10 — 4pm 1—3pm CLOSED
10 —12pm
10.30 —11.15am 1.30 —3pm 3.30 — 5pm 10 —12pm
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15 Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor Public Trust Housing New Zealand K ASAGIP 16 Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes
Thursday Knit + Knatter 10 —12pm Busy Bodies 10.30 —11am Take a Fresh Look at Art 11—12pm Ukes for Beginners 5 — 5.45pm UH Ukes 5.50 — 6.50pm Eyes, Ears and E’s 5.30 — 6.30pm Computer Mentor 10 —12pm Justice of the Peace 10 —11am
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10 Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included
17 F r i d a y Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor Problem Gambling 18 Saturday
10 —12pm 10 — 4pm 2—3pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm 10 —12pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 10 —12pm 10.30 —11.30am 2.30 —3.30pm 5.30 — 6.30pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 11—12pm 5 — 5.45pm 5.50 — 6.50pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am, 5.30 — 6.30pm 10.30 —11.15am 1.30 —3pm 3.30 — 5pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am
Computer Mentor
10 —12pm
19 Sunday Sunday Funday Kid's Lego Family History Group
10 — 4pm 2—3pm 1—2pm
20 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Community Law 2 1 Tu e s d a y Card Making Baby Wearing Meet-Up DRT Meet-Up Mayor's Clinic Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Tech Tuesday Computer Mentor Grief Relief Timebank 2 2 Wednesday Busy Babies Computer Mentor Neighbourhood Support 2 3 Thursday Knit + Knatter Busy Bodies Take a Fresh Look at Art Ukes for Beginners UH Ukes Computer Mentor Justice of the Peace
10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11.30am 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm 4 — 5pm 10 —12pm 10 —12pm 1—2pm 10.30 —11am 10 —12pm 11—12pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —11am 11—12pm 5 — 5.45pm 5.50 — 6.50pm 10 —12pm 10 —11am
24 Friday Friday Fables It’s Write Easy Batteries Not Included Computer Mentor
10.30 —11.15am 1.30 —3pm 3.30 — 5pm 10 —12pm
2 5 Saturday Computer Mentor
10 —12pm
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Sunday Funday 27 Monday Busy Bodies Tai Chi Computer Mentor Community Law 2 8 Tu e s d a y RainbowColours DRT Meet-Up Busy Bodies at Pinehaven Unscripted Tech Tuesday Computer Mentor
10 — 4pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —2.30pm 10 —12pm 2—3pm 10 —12pm 10.30 —12pm 10.30 —11am 1.30 —3pm 4 — 5pm 10 —12pm
Programme information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication. Hot Seat - see pg 7 for more details This event requires registration
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Are you keen to learn more about local history and share your knowledge and memories of Upper Hutt and its glorious past? Register your interest with Helen Thomas by phone: 527 2182 or email: helen.thomas@uhcc.govt.nz
Our Picks:
C O M I NG S OO N! L ocal His t or y Gr oup
Nex t Meetings: 1 Februar y T h e m e : Love is in the Air 1 March Theme: Prolific Authors
The Favored Daughter by Koofi Fawzia
The Road by Cormac McCarthy (fiction + DVD)
MORE THAN BOOKS: RE ADING WITH E YES, E AR AND E'S Nex t Meeting: 9 F e b r u a r y — T h e m e : Movies to Books
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REGUL AR PROGR AMMES Gentle exercises suited to older adults. Every Monday, 1.30 —2.30pm
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
Disabled Chat with Dorothy about your Resources connections in Upper Hutt. Trust Meet-Up Every Tuesday, 10.30 —12pm
Take a fresh look at art with Anna Hewett. Every Thursday, 11—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 (Runs during school term only)
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
Share morning tea while knitting or crocheting over a good yarn. Every Thursday, 10 —12pm
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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
NE W BOOKS: Nonfiction
Double-edged sword: the Simonne Butler s t o r y by Simmonne Butler
The ar t of 3D drawing: a n illu s t r a t e d a n d photographic guide by Stefan Pabst
S h o p c a t s o f N e w Yo r k by Tamar Arslanian
F ai r y h o u s e s : h o w t o c r e a t e w h i m s i c al h o m e s f o r f ai r y f o l k by Sally Smith
The mayor of Mogadishu: a stor y of chaos and redemption by Andrew Harding
G o o d cl e a n f u n : misadventures in sawdust a t O f f e r m a n Wo o d s h o p by Nick Offerman
Unprecedented: the election that changed ever y thing by Thomas Lake
C our age t o s oar : a bod y in m o t ion , a li f e in balance by Simone Biles
A g e n t e : f e m al e s e c r e t agents in world wars, c o l d w a r s a n d ci v il w a r s by Douglas Boyd
Loose canon: the ex t r a o r d i n a r y s o n g s o f C li v e J a m e s & P e t e A t k i n by Ian Shircore
Te t o k i m e t e w h a o : the stor y and use of MÄ ori tools by Clive Fugill
St yle power: Victoria B e c k h a m by David Foy
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