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February 2019

The Rubbish Trip

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FEB 7

FEB 8

Reducing Our Household Rubbish: The Zero Waste Approach7 February, 6pm-8pmWar Memorial Library

Join Hannah and Liam, the No-Waste Nomads behind The Rubbish Trip, for an intro to the practicalities and philosophy of waste reduction, drawing on their own research and over three years of experience living zero waste.

Creative WritingFridays starting 8 February, 4:30pm-6pm War Memorial Library Have you always wanted to be a poet/novelist/screen writer/song-writer?

Get inspired and write something new at these weekly creative meet-ups!

For youth ages 13–21.

Bare Essentials: DIY Zero Waste Toiletries and Cleaners9 February, 10am-12pmWar Memorial Library

The No-Waste Nomads will show you how to make a range of toiletries and cleaning products.

BYO containers if you would like to take samples home!

FEB9[common room]

Discover: Stop Motion Animation 2 February, 10:30am-11:30amWainuiomata Library

Tamariki can learn how to make a simple stop-motion animation and create their own short movie.

For ages 5+. Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to register.

FEB2

CREATIVE WRITING

FEB 14

Anti-Valentine's Night14 February, 5:30pm-8:30pmWar Memorial LibraryMake a Pal-entine card, compete in our quick quiz (win cookies from Moustache Milk & Cookie Bar!) and watch Marvel’s:Black Panther a movie about Shuri inventing stuff without a relationship tying her down. For youth ages 13–21.

The Moustache Milk & Cookie Bar bus will also be around 11am-7pm for tasty treats!

Mo Willems Storytime9 February, 3:45pmNaenae Library

Do you love Elephant and Piggie as much as we do?

Join us for an hour of Mo Willems stories and craft.

Writers' Table13 February, 7pm War Memorial Library

Writing is a solitary act – let’s get together and talk about it.

Join our regular monthly meeting of writers and would-be writers to share experiences and information, and maybe even write in good company.

[common room]

FEB 9

FEB13

Waitangi: A Living Treaty 9 February, 1pmPetone Library

Hear from Matthew Wright, author of Waitangi: A Living Treaty, about bringing the story and concepts of the Treaty to life in this revealing and thought-provoking read.

Copies of Matthew's books will be available for purchase.

FEB 9

Tell a Fairytale Day26 February, 3:45pmNaenae Library

Be inspired by our fairytale display and make your favourite book character into a stick puppet.

FEB26

Design a Cookie CompetitionDraw, doodle, or describe your ideal cookie to be in to win cool prizes.

Main prize is the opportunity to have your cookie made by Moustache Milk & Cookie Bar when their bus visits Riddiford Garden on 14 & 20 February.

Pick up an entry form at any Hutt City Library or download one from our website and get creative!

Silver Service: Silver Screen20 February, 10am War Memorial Library

Enjoy a cuppa and a classic movie on the big screen.

In February we're watching the classic Casablanca [PG]!

Seats are limited.

FEB 20

Astronomy Night: What to see in 201915 February, 7pm War Memorial Library

Join Antony Gomez, President of the Wellington Astronomical Society, to find out what to look forward to in our night sky during 2019.

If the sky is clear, we'll go outside after the talk and look through telescopes.

FEB 15

Stepping UP Computer Classes Our FREE computer classes with the 20/20 Trust are back for people with basic, or no computer skills.

Classes start 11 February and are available at Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata and War Memorial Libraries.

Register by phoning 04 570 6633, online at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz, or at your local library.

New Year, New Hours!You asked for extended weekday opening hours, so we’ve delivered!

We now open ½ hour earlier from Monday-Thursday at Eastbourne, Moera, Naenae, Petone and War Memorial libraries!

So come on in at 9:30am, enjoy our manaakitanga and make yourself at home!

Petone Fair Chill Out Zone 16 February, 10am-5pmPetone LibraryNeed a bit of space at the Petone Fair? Chill out in our air-conditioned Petone Library!

We'll have crafts, board games, Lego, a water refill station...and books (of course!)

Baby Bounce & Rhyme + Preschool Storytime Did you know we run regular sessions for our littlest tamariki?

Join other parents & their little ones (ages 0-5) for stories, rhymes, songs, and fun companionship at Hutt City Libraries.

Visit our website or ask at your local library for more information.

Do you love your library?Of course you do!

Give us warm fuzzy feelings this month and share why you love your library to go in the draw for a $50 book voucher.

Fill in a card at your local library during February or leave a message on our social media to be in to win!

Regular Events & Services

NME PEastbourne Library 38 Rimu Street

Moera Library 175 Randwick Road

Naenae Library 341 Cambridge Terrace

Petone Library 7A Britannia Street

Preschool StorytimeA half-hour of stories and songs for tamariki aged 2-5 years.

T Tuesdays, 11am new time!

W Tuesdays, 10:30am

WMTuesdays, 2pmFridays, 10:30am

N Wednesdays, 10:30am

M Wednesdays, 11am

E Thursdays, 11am

S Thursdays, 10:30am

P Thursdays, 10:30am

Baby Bounce & RhymeA half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for your pēpē aged 0-2 years.

E Mondays, 10am new time!

WMMondays, 10:10am Mondays, 11:10am Wednesdays, 2:15pm

N Mondays, 10:30am new day!

PTuesdays, 10:30amFridays, 10:30amSaturdays, 10:30am

T Wednesdays, 11am

S Tuesdays, 10:30am

W Thursdays, 10:30am

Stokeswood Rest Home 12 Feb, 1:30pmBob Scott Retirement Village 27 Feb, 10:30am

Tabletop Games Have a go with our awesome selection of tabletop games, or bring your own.

E 7 Feb, 3:45pm

S 24 Feb, 3pm-6pm

InklingsAn hour long monthly group for kids who love reading! Ages 9-12

W 12 Feb, 4pm

Book Talks Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.

N 4 Feb, 10:30am

S No session due to Waitangi Day

T 7 Feb, 10:30am

WM 28 Feb, 7pm

Book GroupsCome along to one of our friendly and casual monthly book discussion groups.

E 13 Feb, 11am

M 7 Feb, 10:30am

P 10 Feb, 2:30pm20 Feb, 1:30pm

W 14 Feb, 10:30am

N 18 Feb, 1pm

S 18 Feb, 7pm

Lego Legends Make amazing Lego builds at the library! Ages 5+

T 14 Feb, 3:30pm 23 Feb, 2pm

E 14 Feb, 3:45pm

WM 15 Feb, 3:45pm

P 24 Feb, 2pm

W 26 Feb, 4pm new day!

S Fridays, 3:30pm

N Fridays , 3:45pm

Lego for AdultsCome along and play like a kid at our special Lego session just for adults!

W 21 Feb, 10:30am

SeniorNet Social MorningFind out about Deedvault and how it can help you organise and store all your vital information to enable an executor to administer your estate easily.

WM 22 Feb, 10am

Activity Thursday Board games, Xbox, colouring, and crafts! A different event for tamariki every Thursday!

T Thursday, 3:30pm

After-school Events for Tamariki and Rangatahi Drawing, sports, zines and more! There's something on everyday after school!

W Weekdays, 4pm

Regular Events & Services

T W WMSPetone Library 7A Britannia Street

Stokes Valley Library 186 Stokes Valley Road

Taita Library Taine Street

Wainuiomata Library1 Queen Street

War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive

Regular Events & Services

Matinee Movie at the HubEnjoy a movie on the big screen with others in the 50+ age range.

S 14 Feb, 1pm

Seniors MovieCome along for a chat and a cuppa before watching a movie.

T 14 Feb, 10:30am

Colouring InColour away your afternoon! Materials supplied to get you started. Contact Julie on 04 566 2006 for more info.

WM Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Craft and Chat Bring your current craft project along and have a good chat with others over coffee!

N Fridays, 2pm

Koraunui Crafters Weekly Social craft group for adults. Bring a project to work on.

S Fridays, 2pm

Nash Knitters Community knitting for St Matthews Food Bank and Op Shop.

T Tuesdays, 1pm

Scrabble ClubPlay one-hour Scrabble games with others. All ages welcome.

E Fridays, 2pm-4:30pm

Tāniko WeavingWork on your tāniko weaving in good company.

T Fridays, 1pm

Crafty VolunteersBring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers.

WM Sundays, 1:30pm

Community Law Clinics Hour-long legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre.

T Tuesdays, 11am

N Tuesdays, 2pm

W Wednesdays, 11am

S 7 & 21 Feb, 2pm

Thumbs UPJoin us for a playful session celebrating music and song with Thumbs UP Trust.

P 20 Feb, 10am-11am

Justices of the Peace Need a JP? No need to book, pop in anytime during the hour.

T 4 Feb, 1pm

E 2 Feb, 12pm

S 14 Feb, 1pm

N 27 Feb, 1pm-2pm

WM 19 Feb, 7pm

P 22 Feb, 2pm

W Thursdays, 2pm

Family History Drop-inGet help with your family history enquiries. No need to book a spot, just drop in!

N 13 Feb, 1pm-2:30pm

T 20 Feb, 1pm-2:30pm

E 21 Feb, 1pm-2:30pm

Help With Family History Members of the NZ Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) can assist with researching your family history.

P 3 Feb, 1pm-3pm20 Feb, 10am-12pm

Silver Service: Silver ScreenEnjoy a cuppa and a classic movie on the big screen.In February we’re watching the classic Casablanca!

WM 20 Feb, 10am

Writers' Table Writing is a solitary act – let’s get together and talk about it. Join meet-up of writers and would-be writers to share experiences and information.

WM 13 February, 7pm

Being Supportive Parents, Friends and Whānau of Rainbow Young People11 March, 6:30pmWar Memorial Library

Join InsideOUT for a workshop to help parents, friends and whānau better understand their LGBTQIA+ loved ones, as well as the wider rainbow community. Bring your questions!

Rainbow History 12 March, 6:30pmWar Memorial Library

Join InsideOUT for a chance to learn more about LGBTQIA+ history, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. This workshop is aimed at young people aged 12-24!

Coming up in MarchFamily History Open Day3 March, 12pm-3pmHeritage Centre, Petone Library

12pm - Ancestry.com WorkshopLearn how to navigate Ancestry.com with our Family History Specialist Tricia Meehan. Book in by emailingLibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz

1pm-3pm - Family & Military History HelpGet help researching your family and understanding military records with the Hutt Valley Genealogical Society and Jeffrey Russell.

Sea Week - Kaupapa Moana Celebrate the sea with storytimes, science talks, and films at Hutt City Libraries from 2-10 March.

We'll be closedAll our libraries will be closed on Wednesday 6 February for Waitangi Day.

Don't forget we're open 24/7 online at http://library.huttcity.govt.nz where you can access all our digital resources including eMagazines, eBooks and movies!

Started a new book group this year but need books?

Try Book Club in a Bag, our exciting collection helping book clubs get the books they're looking for!

Each bag includes 12 copies of a book plus an info sheet with questions.

Over 60 titles are available. FREE to borrow for 6 weeks!

Visit http://library.huttcity.govt.nzto find out more.