Upper Hutt City Library - May 2014

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Celebrating NZ Music Month

Youth Week ‘Flash Mob It!’20 New Ukuleles for Issue!

The Upper Hutt City Library is celebrating New Zealand Music Month with a variety of free music events showcasing some of Upper Hutt’s own local talent.

UH Ukes Thursday 8 May, 6pm

Performance by Upper Hutt City Library’s own Ukulele Group.

Upper Hutt College Friday 16 May, 6pm

Students from Upper Hutt College will perform their own compositions

and works by NZ composers.

Upper Hutt Country Music Club Saturday 17 May, 1pm

A traditional to modern crossover styles of country music.

Mainly Acoustic Music Club Sunday 25 May, 1.30pm

The Mainly Acoustic Music Club will present a concert of New Zealand

pieces from past to present with songs of whalers, gold-diggers, shearers

and thieves, as well as more modern compositions.

Hutt Valley Singers Saturday 31 May, 1.30pm

Hutt Valley Singers will be performing Broadway tunes.

NZMUSICMONTHMAY 2014

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20 New Ukuleles ready for issue!

Due to the popularity of the Library’s

ukulele groups a collection of

20 brand new ukuleles has been

established!

We have heard on more than one

occasion from people who would love

to join one of our ukulele groups but

don’t own a ukulele. We’ve listened

and provided a solution! What you need to know:

• Our 20 ukuleles are free to issue

• You can borrow a ukulele for 6 weeks

• Overdue charges are the same as our

adult books (50 cents per day)

• Ukuleles can be reserved for $1 each.

AVA I L A B L E N O W !

Music Online, Alexander Street Press

Music Online is the largest and most comprehensive online collection of in-

copyright audio/video performances and scores available anywhere. Create

your own playlists and discover the world of music.

Access this database from the Library Catalogue at upperhutt.kotui.org.nz

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Newcomers NetworkSettlement Support Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt have teamed up to launch a Newcomers Network in the Hutt Valley. This is a social group for migrants who are interested in sharing stories and recipes from their countries, exploring typical Kiwi activities together (such as having a beach picnic or going to a local pub), or just meeting new people who can relate to their situation.

If you like to join or get more information, please contact Rhea Fohs on [email protected] or phone 527 2132.

Thinking of enrolling your child at a kindergarten or early childhood centre?

Wondering what NCEA levels are and why they are important if your child wants

to attend university?

Settlement Support invites all newcomers to two free introductory seminars

about the NZ education system facilitated by Abdi Bihi from the Ministry of

Education. The two presentations will cover all important aspects of education

in New Zealand. This is a great opportunity to get a thorough overview of the

system and have an expert answer your individual questions.

Both events will take place at the Upper Hutt City Library. For registrations and more information, please contact Rhea Fohs on [email protected] or phone 527 2132.

Introduction to the NZ Education System (PART 1): General Overview, Early Childhood

Education and Primary Schooling

May 7, 2014 at 5.30pm

Introduction to the NZ Education System (PART 2): Secondary Schooling, NCEA levels,

and University Entrance

May 21, 2014 at 5.30pm

Education Seminars

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S E T T LE ME N T S U P P O RT

S E T T LE ME N T S U P P O RT

Community Networking

F O R U M SWednesday 21 May, 12.30-1.30pm

Upper Hutt City Library, Rotary Lounge

Promotion of your organisation and events, facilitated by the Citizen’s Advice Bureau.This month:

Third Wednesday of every month!

Community Networking Forums are a great chance for Upper Hutt community groups to come together to talk, plan

+ help each other out!

For more information, please feel free to contact Emma Laidlow at Upper Hutt City CouncilPHONE (04) 527 2793 EMAIL [email protected]

Tuesday 13 May 2014, 7pm

Local historian Warwick Johnston kicks off the

series with a presentation on life in the Hutt

Valley prior to WWI.

June (more details to come)

Jane Tolerton, author of the best-selling ‘An

Awfully Big Adventure New Zealand World War

One - Veterans tell their Stories’ will speak at

the Library in June. She is currently working

on a book about the women doctors, nurses,

volunteers and writers who played a role in the

war overseas.

Sunday 27 July 2014, 2pm

Christine Edney from Trentham Army Camp

will discuss how to research soldiers from your

family who served during WWI.

The Library will also have a series of displays on the Heritage Wall during this time.

WW100 Centenary Speaker Series

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BREAKFAST

CLUBMen’s Be a part of this six week programme which

supports men in their job search, and can help you make the most of your talents and skills.

Breakfast Club gives you tools and techniques such as tailored CV writing and interview tips to enhance your employment opportunities. Each Breakfast Club has limited spaces, so be in quick!From 28 May to 2 July

For more information or to book your place please contact Melanie Baxter on 527 2169 ext 495 or email [email protected]

HOLIDAYFUN!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

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Fantastic non-fiction!NEW

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

First Friday of the month,

10am - 12pm

Bay AudiologyAdvice on hearing health from a professional Bay Audiology consultant.

Third Friday of the month,

11am - 12pm

Community LawLegal information and advice on how to access free legal services.

Every Monday, 2 - 3pm

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

Monday to Saturday,

10am - 12pm

Freedom Medical AlarmsInformation about fully monitored personal medical alarms directly linked to

Wellington Free Ambulance.

Second Tuesday of the

month, 10am - 11am

GenealogyAdvice on tracing your family history, and the resources available for your ongoing research.

Second Monday of the

month, 10am - 12pm

Justice of the PeaceJPs available to witness signatures, complete insurance applications and more.

Every Thursday, 10am -

11am, also first & third

Thursdays 6pm - 7pm

KASAGIPFilipino community’s migrant support group.

Third Friday of the month,

5.30 - 6.30pm

Neighbourhood SupportPromoting safety and security in your community.

Fourth Friday of the month,

11am - 12pm

Public TrustEstate planning and asset protection advice.

Third Wednesday of

the month, 10.30am -

11.30am

Victim SupportAdvocacy, advice and support for victims of crime or trauma.

Third Monday of the

month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Water Safety & Swimming TipsBasic water safety tips for the bath, pool, river and the beach, for children.

First Monday of the month,

10am - 12pm

Website DesignTips on how to create and maintain a successful website for your business, club or personal interest.

First & third Wednesdays,

5.30 - 6.30pm

Do you have knowledge that you’d be willing to share with our community?

We’d love to hear from you! Please contact Erica Herron on 527 2171 for more information about becoming a Hot Seat Expert.

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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

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1 ThursdayKnit & KnatterThursday Library Club (TLC)Careers ClinicFreaks + Geeks EventUkes for BeginnersUH Ukes

10am-12pm11am-2pm

11.30am-12pm2-3pm

5-5.30pm5.50-6.50pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer MentorJustice of the Peace

10-11am10am-12pm

6-7pm

2 FridayFreaks + Geeks EventIt’s Write EasyFreaks + Geeks Event

10.30-11.30am1.30-3pm

2.30-3.30pm

Adaptive TechnologyComputer Mentor

10am-12pm10am-12pm

3 SaturdayHHHP Cider Making 2-4pm

Computer Mentor 10am-12pm

4 SundaySunday Funday Storytime 2-3pm

5 MondayBusy BodiesTai Chi

10.30-11am1.30-2.30pm

Computer MentorWater Safety & Swimming TipsCommunity Law

10am-12pm10am-12pm

2-3pm

6 TuesdayJob Seekers ClubCard MakingHe Wa Pai

8.30-10am10.15-11.30am

10.30-11am


7 WednesdayBusy BabiesBook Discussion Group

Settlement Support: Education Seminar

10.30-11am10.30-11.30am

5.30-7pm

Computer MentorWebsite Design

10am-12pm5.30-6.30pm

8 ThursdayKnit & KnatterBusy BodiesCareers ClinicUkes for BeginnersLiving Lit

NZ Music Month Performance: UH Ukes

10am-12pm10.30-11am

11.30am-1pm5-5.30pm

5.30-6.45pm

6-7pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer Mentor

10-11am10am-12pm

P R O G R A M ME S + E VE N TSMay9 Friday

Busy HandsFriday FablesIt’s Write Easy

10.30-11am10.30-11.15am

1.30-3pm


10 SaturdayA Writer’s PlotScrapbooking

1.30-3.30pm1.30-3.30pm


11 SundaySunday Funday Storytime 2-3pm

12 MondayBusy BodiesTai Chi

10.30-11am1.30-2.30pm

Computer MentorGenealogyCommunity Law

10am-12pm10am-12pm

2-3pm

13 TuesdayJob Seekers Club

WW100 Event: Hutt Valley Prior to WW1

8.30-10am

7-8pm

Computer MentorFreedom Medical Alarms

10am-12pm10-11am

14 WednesdayBusy Babies 10.30-11am


15 ThursdayKnit & KnatterBusy BodiesThursday Library Club (TLC)Careers ClinicUkes for BeginnersUH Ukes

10am-12pm10.30-11am11am-12pm

11.30am-1pm5-5.30pm

5.50-6.50pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer MentorJustice of the Peace

10-11am10am-12pm

6-7pm

16 FridayBusy Hands: NZ Sign LanguageIt’s Write Easy

NZ Music Month Performance: UH College

10.30-11am

1.30-3pm

6-7pm

Computer MentorBay AudiologyKASAGIP

10am-12pm11am-12pm

5.30-6.30pm

= Hot Seat. See page 7 for more details.

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17 Saturday

NZ Music Month Performance: UH Country Music Club

1-2pm


18 SundayFamily History Group

Sunday Funday Storytime: NZ Post Book Awards

1-2pm

2-3pm

19 MondayBusy Bodies: NZ Post Book AwardsTai ChiKnit Wits

10.30-11am

1.30-2.30pm3.30-4.30pm

Computer MentorVictim SupportCommunity Law

10am-12pm10.30-11.30pm

2-3pm

20 TuesdayJob Seekers ClubCard MakingScratch Kids

8.30-10am10.15-11.30am

3.45-4.45pm


21 WednesdayBusy BabiesCommunity Networking ForumQuizsters

Settlement Support: Education Seminar

10.30-11am12.30-1.30pm

All afternoon

5.30-7pm

Computer MentorPublic TrustWebsite Design

10am-12pm10.30-11.30am

5.30-6.30pm

22 ThursdayKnit & Knatter

Busy Bodies: NZ Post Book AwardsCareers ClinicAudacityUkes for BeginnersUH Ukes

10am-12pm

10.30-11am

11.30am-1pm3.30-4.30pm

5-5.30pm5.50-6.50pm


10-11am10am-12pm

23 FridayBusy Hands: NZ Post Book AwardsFriday FablesIt’s Write EasyCinema Kids

10.30-11am

10.30-11.15am1.30-3pm

3.15-4.45pm

Computer MentorNeighbourhood Support

10am-12pm11am-12pm

24 SaturdayCinema KidsA Writer’s PlotScrapbooking

1.30-3pm1.30-3.30pm1.30-3.30pm


25 SundayNZ Music Month Performance: Mainly Acoustic Music ClubSunday Funday Storytime

1.30-2.30pm2-3pm

26 MondayBusy BodiesTai ChiKnit Wits

10.30-11am1.30-2.30pm3.30-4.30pm

Computer MentorCommunity Law

10am-12pm2-3pm

27 TuesdayJob Seekers Club

Heritage Event: The Way We WereScratch Kids

8.30-10am

2-3.30pm

3.45-4.45pm


28 Wednesday

Men’s Breakfast ClubBusy BabiesQuizsters

8.30-9.30am10.30-11amAll afternoon


29 ThursdayKnit & KnatterBusy BodiesThursday Library Club (TLC)Careers ClinicAudacityUkes for BeginnersUH Ukes

10am-12pm10.30-11am11am-12pm

11.30am-1pm3.30-4.30pm

5-5.30pm5.50-6.50pm


10-11am10am-12pm

30 FridayBusy HandsIt’s Write EasyCinema Kids

10.30-11am1.30-3pm

3.15-4.45pm


31 SaturdayNZ Music Month Performance: Hutt Valley SingersCinema Kids

1.30-2.30pm1.30-3pm


A workshop time for writers.

Fortnightly on Saturdays, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Create easy-to-make any occasion cards.

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 10.15 - 11.30am

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

Every Thursday, 10am-12pm

Slow gentle exercises especially for older adults.

Every Monday, 1.30-2.30pm

Research your family history with like-minded people.

Third Sunday of the month, 1.00 - 2.00pm

Storytime, fun and sharing for adults with special needs.

Fortnightly on Fridays, 10.30 - 11.15am

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

Every Friday, 1.30 - 3.00pm

Bring your latest project and join other scrapbookers.

Fortnightly on Saturdays 1.30 - 3.30pm

Interactive story, song and craft session for physically and intellectually disabled young people aged 17-25.

Fortnightly on Thursdays, 11.00am - 12.00pm

Ukes for BeginnersFor ages 8+, bookings essential. Every Thursday, 5 - 5.30pm

Upper Hutt UkesEvery Thursday, 5.50 - 6.50pm

Job Seekers’ Club Tuesdays, 8.30-10am

Dedicated computer time for job searching.

Careers Clinic Thursdays, 11.30am-1pm

Get help with CV preparation, cover letters and job searching.

Our Regular Adult ProgrammesFor more information, email [email protected] or call Erica on 527 2171.

Sharing books around a different topic each month.

First Wednesday of the month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Second Thursday of the month, 5.30 - 6.45pm

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E M P LOYME N T D E VE LO P ME N T

A D U LT B O O K C LU B S

Upper Hutt Community Services have partnered with the Funding Information Service, Department of Internal Affairs, and the Fundraising Institute of New Zealand to hold a series of three free presentations, covering a range of funding related topics.

These presentations will be held in June at Upper Hutt City Library’s Rotary Lounge. No need to book, just turn up!

For more information, please email [email protected]

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Organise a dance flash mob during youth week using the theme ‘Be the Change’, upload it on the web and your group could win a private Hip Hop Dance Workshop!

‘Be the Change’ could be shown through costumes to promote a social issue (ie. conservation), dedicating your video to a cause, or showcasing the ‘change’ you want to see in your neighbourhood. Let your imagination go wild!

The video must be uploaded during youth week (17-25 May) to either youtube, facebook or vimeo, and an entry form completed on the Library website. Your video must include a flash mob of 5 to 10 people between the ages of 13-23 years. It must also be suitable for all ages (age appropriate music, costumes etc.).

Vote for your favourite video on the Upper Hutt City Library website. The video with the most votes wins and will be showcased on the Library website.

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ELMA WRIGHT, Upper Hutt’s first female councillor in the early 1950s, was a driving force behind the establishment of the city’s first library. In the post-World War II years, after shifting to Upper Hutt from Lyall Bay, Wright was involved in the library campaign alongside her biochemist husband Evan and people like Julia Bradley, who worked for the Upper Hutt Times.

Historian and librarian Jock McEldowney recalls how the library was opened, with considerable backing from Wright and her supporters, on July 4, 1952.

In October 1951, the Upper Hutt Times reported that a small temporary building had been offered to the council by a local businessman for use as a public library, but the offer had been refused.

Behind the scenes, Wright battled this decision. She was quietly supported by hundreds of Upper Hutt locals in her endeavours to see the library opened. None was more influential in this campaign than National Library Service director and Upper Hutt resident Geoffrey Alley. The library was so popular that over 1000 people registered as members in the first week of its

existence. With a shortage of paid staff available to handle such a workload, Wright helped organise a roster of volunteers.

Upper Hutt became a borough in February 1926 and a city in May 1966. After her success with the library, Wright was elected to the borough in 1953, serving for three years under Mayor Dick Slacke, an Irishman. She was an automatic choice to chair the library committee.

Throughout her long life, Wright never lost interest in the Upper Hutt library she had helped develop.

In June 1990, as convener

of the Friends of the Upper Hutt Library, she successfully initiated a petition to Upper Hutt City Council advocating the urgent computerisation of the library ‘‘to prevent its inevitable decline’’.

When Evan Wright became ill, the couple moved to West Melton, in Canterbury, to be near family who would be available to help look after him.

She liked to read a library book a day, travel as much as she could, write satirical poetry on social events, and even embraced modern technology by conducting her personal banking online.

Wright champion of Upper Hutt City Library

TIRELESS CAMPAIGNER: Elma Wright, right, in 1990, when she started a new petition to upgrade Upper Hutt’s library. With her are library volunteers Betty Boyes, left, and Doris Gray.

Excerpt from an article published in the Dominion Post, April 5, 2014

Celebrate NZ Sign Language

Week with a special Busy

Hands session for preschoolers

in New Zealand Sign Language.

Friday 16 May, 10.30-11.15amSee page 15 for more Busy Sessions.

Organise a dance flash mob during youth week using the theme ‘Be the Change’, upload it on the web and your group could win a private Hip Hop Dance Workshop!

‘Be the Change’ could be shown through costumes to promote a social issue (ie. conservation), dedicating your video to a cause, or showcasing the ‘change’ you want to see in your neighbourhood. Let your imagination go wild!

The video must be uploaded during youth week (17-25 May) to either youtube, facebook or vimeo, and an entry form completed on the Library website. Your video must include a flash mob of 5 to 10 people between the ages of 13-23 years. It must also be suitable for all ages (age appropriate music, costumes etc.).

Vote for your favourite video on the Upper Hutt City Library website. The video with the most votes wins and will be showcased on the Library website.

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Children’s Book Club

For children aged 7-8 who

want to explore the world

of books in an interactive,

action-packed way!

The first Sunday of every month, 2.30-3.30pm.

New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children & Young Adults

Join us in celebrating the 18th annual New Zealand

Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults!

These awards encourage children to read and enjoy

books. Activities and events are planned nationwide in

a celebration of our best books for children and teens.

Below is a list of events we’re planning around the festival:

Our Regular Events

Family Funday Storytime Sunday 18 May, 2pm

Come along to and listen some of the

finalists’ books.

Busy Bodies Monday 19 &

Thursday 22 May, 10.30am

‘Watch Out Snail’ - Come along and join us

for stories, songs and rhymes.

Busy Hands Friday 23 May, 10.30am

‘Boats’ - Come along and join us for

stories, songs and rhymes.

Competitions

Snail Trail 17- 23 May

Decorate your snail and join the Snail

Trail. Pick up your snail template from the

library or download one from our website.

All snails go into the draw to win book

vouchers.

Three Bears hiding in Upper Hutt 19-23 May

Each day a picture will be posted to our

website giving you a clue to where the

Three Bears are hiding in Upper Hutt.

Can you find them?

Teens’ Book Club

For teens aged 13-16 who want

to ‘chillax’ for an hour with

friends, talk about your latest

read and be the first to get your

hands on our newest teen books.

First Tuesday of the month, 5.30-6.30pm

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BUSY SESSIONSf o r p r e - s c h o o l e r s

Busy Babies

For babies and non-walkers.Wednesdays, 10.30am.

Busy Bodies

For children up to 3 years.Mondays & Thursdays, 10.30am.

Busy Hands

For children aged 3-5 years.Fridays, 10.30am.

He Wa Pai ‘A good time’

An introductory programme in Te

Reo Máori through stories, rhymes

and songs for pre-schoolers and

their caregivers. A great way for

you and your child to learn Te Reo!First Tuesday of each month, 10.30am.

All pre-school sessions are during

school terms only.

M O N D A Y Skn i t w i t s 3 .30-4 .30 p m

Yarn craft for 8-12yrs. Bookings required.

T U E S D A Y Sscratch kids 3.45-4.45pm

Computer game programming for 8-14yrs. Bookings required.

W E D N E S D A Y Squizs te rs a l l a f t e r n o o n

Weekly quizzes, all ages.

T H U R S D A Y Saudaci ty 3.30-4.30pm

Unleash your inner DJ. Music mixing for 11-12yrs.

F R I D A Y Scinema kids 3.15-4.45pm

Check at the library for the movie timetable.

S A T U R D A Y Scinema kids 1.30-3.00pm

Repeat Screening of Friday’s movie.

S U N D A Y Ssunday funday all day

Family time with board games, crosswords & storytime at 2pm.

For more information or bookings, go to www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

New times, days and activities for term 2!Starting Monday 19 May.

Think you know Kiwi music?!

Celebrate NZ Music Month by

guessing the NZ band and album

names in our weekly album cover

competition. Correct entries go in

the draw to win an iTunes voucher.

For 10-18 year olds.

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D U R I N G TE R M T I ME O N LY

844 Fergusson Drive Private Bag 907, Upper Hutt 5140

PHONE 527 2117 EMAIL [email protected]

www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

UPPERHUTTCITYLIBRARY

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OPEN HOURS Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm

This year, due to popular demand,

Upper Hutt City Library will be holding

regular “The Way We Were” heritage

events. These will be similar to the

very successful event held during last

year’s Seniors’ Week. It’s an invitation to

come along to an informal get-together,

where you can browse through large

piles of photos from our Heritage

Collections, share your memories with

others, and tell us what you know.

The first of these events will be held

on Tuesday, May 27, at 2pm in the

Rotary Lounge. It will have a featured

theme of transport - cars, bikes, horses,

trucks, trains, you name it - but a more

general selection of images will also be

on display. See you there!

www.uhcl.recollect.co.nz

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