Upper Hutt City Library - September 2014

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Positive Ageing Week 2014

Wonka in Wonderland

Memories of Main Street

Somewhere Between by Margaret Beverland

The kaumatua said not to go out the day four young men launched their yachts to sail from Hatepe to Western Bay.

One’s Dad promised to follow all the way in his power boat on that clear January day the kaumatua said not to go out.

There was no white horses in the sky, no white caps on the lake, the day seemed right to sail from Hatepe to Western Bay.

The father raced ahead across the lake to set up camp, he saw no reason to delay the day the kaumatua said not to go out.

The four never made it to the other side, Three bodies were found, our boy forever lost somewhere between Hatepe and Western Bay.

Fifty years on, the wind blowing raw, We gather at Hatepe and recall the kaumatua’s warning not to go out.

- U P P E R H U T T -We were blown away by the calibre

of entries this year so couldn’t wait to share the winning poems with you all. Well done to everyone who entered!

Below is one of our prize-winning poems...

Two well-attended events celebrating the succesful 14th Annual Upper Hutt Poetry Awards were held at Upper Hutt City Library as part of National Poetry Day festivities.

Judges vetted over 180 fantastic entries from all over New Zealand, following the theme “Remembrance”.

Here are the results:

CHILDREN1st Grace Webb Pop do you remember when the snow came 2nd Samantha Romijn Waiting 3rd Star Brooks You are there

TEENS 1st Clara Haines The light horse brigade 2nd Shreya Nair Goddess of Age 3rd Grace Munn Remember

ADULTS 1st Margaret Beverland Somewhere Between 2nd Marion Callus Remembrance 3rd Philip Griffiths Brown Eyes

PEOPLES’ CHOICE adults Carolyn Lankow Will you remember me? children Caitlin Kerr Nicola

A big thank you to His Worship the

Mayor, our brilliant emcee Steve Jolland

sponsors Paper Plus Upper Hutt, National

Poetry Day and New Zealand Post.

Some of our talented winners in the

Childrens’ category appear on the cover!

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ENGAGE AS YOU AGE EXPO Antiques Roadshow & Community Groups Expo

Saturday 20 September, 2pm, Free

Come along for the opening gala with Antiques Roadshow, live music, community group stalls and more. We’re providing a bus service to help you get to this event, go to www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz for more information or ask at Upper Hutt City Library. To book your slot with Peter for Antiques Roadshow ring Erica on 527 2171.

TOOLS FOR COGNITIVE WELL-BEING WORKSHOP

Tuesday 23 September, 10am & Wednesday 24 September, 6.45pm, Free

Would you like to learn more about how to improve your well-being and resilience? Come along to this interactive workshop to hear about what daily habits and skills that can help us to feel good and cope well, even when things are hard. Expect to leave the session with some practical ideas to take away and use.

MEMORIES OF MAIN STREETPop-Up Museum, 2nd Floor of The Mall, runs from 24-27 September, 10am-3pm, Free

Photographic displays of Main Street over the decades, from Upper Hutt City Library Heritage Collections. Visitors will be invited to digitally record their own memories of Main Street or bring in their own photos for scanning, thereby adding to the Heritage Collections.

RETAIN YOUR INDEPENDENCE INFORMATION SESSIONThursday 25 September, 10am-3pm, Free

Life is yours for the living and you deserve to enjoy a greater sense of well-being and independence. Come and see Lancinne from Disability Information & Equipment Service during this time to discuss products and equipment that can assist you.

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Update of the Upper Hutt City Community Directory

Upper Hutt City Council is in the process of updating the Upper Hutt City Community

Directory and would like to make sure your organisation has the opportunity to be included.

If you would like your organisation to be listed in the Directory, please complete this form in clear print and

ensure it is returned to Upper Hutt City Council by Friday 19 September 2014. You can complete this form

online at www.surveymonkey.com/s/uhdirectory - if you have difficulty in filling out this form, you can contact

us at [email protected] or (04) 527 2793 and we can assist you.

We are currently investigating a searchable online Community Directory and the information you provide will

be included in both the printed and online versions.

If we have not heard from you by Friday 19 September 2014 your organisation will not be included.

Community Directory 2014-2015

Upper Hutt City Community Directory 2014-2015 | Organisation Update Form

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UPPER HUTT CITY

PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION

Organisation name

Address

Postal Address

PhoneFreephone

Email

Website

Facebook

Town/City

Town/City

( )

http://

http://www.facebook.com/

Post Code

Post Code

Please complete all fields that apply to your organsation.

(if different to above)

Do you want your organisaton listed in the 2014-2015 Upper Hutt City Community Directory? (please tick one)

Yes No If no, you do not need to continue, but please remember to send this form in.

CONTACT PERSON

Name

Phone ( )

If you would like their details listed in the Directory.

Community organisations and service providers in Upper

Hutt are invited to provide their details for inclusion in

the 2014-2015 Upper Hutt City Community Directory.

You can update your organisations details here:

www.upperhuttcity.com/Community-Directory

or grab a form from Upper Hutt City Library.

Details must be received by Friday 19 September 2014 for inclusion in the directory.

MAKE SURE YOUR

ORGANISATION

GETS LISTEDUpper Hutt City Community Directory 2014-2015

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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MONEY WEEK EVENTS

U P P E R H U T T CITY LIBRARY

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Library volunteers recognised for their work

We’re very proud to have our

volunteers recognised for the

awesome work they are doing! Both

our ‘Computer Mentors’ and ‘Friends

of the Upper Hutt City Library Heritage

Collection’ volunteer groups received

nominations for the Wellington Airport

Regional Community Awards. The

Friends of the Heritage Collection were

even awarded ’Runner Up’ in the 2014

Heritage and Environment category.

Computer Mentors voluntarily provide

assistance to individuals using the

Library’s free internet computers. They

teach computer skills and help raising

users’ digital literacy and confidence.

Computer Mentors are available at the

adult computers Monday to Saturday

from 10am to 12 noon.

The Friends of the Heritage Collections

volunteers perform a variety of

tasks to support the Upper Hutt City

Library’s Heritage Collections. This

includes researching and cataloguing

new material, as well as digitising and

uploading it to our Recollect website.

The Friends also assist with research

enquiries and the organisation of

heritage events. In this way they not

only help to preserve local history

knowledge but also make it more easily

accessible to the community.

John, one of our awesome Computer

Mentors in action.

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MAIN STREET

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Photographic displays of Main Street over the decades, from Upper Hutt City Library’s Heritage Collections. You’re invited to digitally record your memories of Main Street or bring photos to share.

POP UP MUSEUM, 2ND FLOOR OF THE MALL

24 - 27 September, 10AM - 2PM24 - 27 SEPTEMBER, 10AM - 3PM

MAIN STREETMemories of

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Activation

Advice on Upper Hutt active recreation activities

for all ages and abilities.

Every Friday 1 - 2pm

Adaptive Technology

Advice on assistive technology for people with a range of disabilities.

First Friday of the month,

10am - 12pm

Community Law

Legal information and advice on how to access free legal services.

Every Monday, 2 - 3pm

Computer Mentor

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

Monday to Saturday,

10am - 12pm

Genealogy

Advice on tracing your family history, and the

resources available for your ongoing research.

Second Monday of the

month, 10am - 12pm

Justice of the Peace

JPs available to witness signatures, complete insurance applications and more.

Every Thursday, 10am -

11am, also first & third

Thursdays 6 - 7pm

KASAGIP

Filipino community’s migrant support group.

Third Friday of the month,

5.30 - 6.30pm

Neighbourhood Support

Promoting safety and security in your community.

Fourth Friday of the month,

11am - 12pm

Public Trust

Estate planning and asset protection advice.

Third Wednesday of the

month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Upper Hutt Multicultural Council

Information on training and life skills in NZ to help you and your family settle in.

Third Thursday of the

month, 1 - 3pm

Victim Support

Advocacy, advice and support for victims of crime or trauma.

Third Monday of the

month, 10.30 - 11.30am

Water Safety & Swimming Tips

Basic water safety tips for the bath, pool, river and the beach, for children.

First Monday of the month,

10am - 12pm

Website Design

Tips 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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1 Monday

Busy BodiesTai Chi

10:30-11am1:30-2:30pm

Water Safety & Swimming TipsComputer MentorCommunity Law

10am-12pm10am-12pm

2-3pm

2 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubHe Wa PaiUnscripted Bored GamesTeen Bookclub

8:30-10am10:30-11am

1:30-3pm3-5pm

5:30-6:30pm

Computer Mentor 10am-12pm

3 Wednesday

Women’s Breakfast Club Book Discussion GroupBusy BabiesKnit Wits

8:30-9:30am10:30-11:30am

10:30-11am3:30-4:30pm

Computer MentorWebsite Design

10am-12pm5:30-6:30pm

4 Thursday

Knit + KnatterBusy BodiesThursday Library Club (TLC)Careers ClinicTek Ctrl Ukes for BeginnersUpper Hutt Ukes

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

11:30am-1pm3:30-5pm5-5:30pm

5:50-6:50pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer MentorJustice of the Peace

10-11am10am-12pm

6-7pm

5 Friday

Busy HandsIt’s Write EasyCinema Kids

10:30-11am1:30-3pm

3:15-4:45pm

Adaptive TechnologyComputer MentorActivation

10am-12pm10am-12pm

1-2pm

6 Saturday

Cinema Kids 1:30-3pm


7 Sunday

Sunday Funday Storytime 2-2:30pm

8 Monday

Busy BodiesTai Chi

10:30-11am1:30-2:30pm

GenealogyComputer MentorCommunity Law

10am-12pm10am-12pm

2-3pm

P R O G R A M ME S + E VE N TSSeptember9 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubCard MakingUnscripted Bored Games

8:30-10am10:15-11:30am

1:30-3pm3-5pm


10 Wednesday

Women’s Breakfast Club Busy BabiesKnit Wits

8:30-9:30am10:30-11am

3:30-4:30pm


11 Thursday

Knit + KnatterBusy BodiesCareers ClinicTek Ctrl Ukes for BeginnersLiving LitUpper Hutt Ukes

10:30-11am11:30am-1pm

3:30-5pm5-5:30pm

5:30-6:45pm5:50-6:50pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer MentorUpper Hutt Multicutural Council

10-11am10am-12pm

1-3pm

12 Friday

Friday FablesBusy HandsIt’s Write EasyCinema Kids

10:30-11:15am10:30-11am

1:30-3pm3:15-4:45pm

Computer MentorActivation

10am-12pm1-2pm

13 Saturday

A Writer’s PlotCinema Kids

1:30-3:30pm1:30-3pm


14 Sunday

ScrapbookingSunday Funday Storytime

1:30-3:30pm2-2:30pm

15 Monday

Busy BodiesTai Chi

10:30-11am1:30-2:30pm

Computer MentorVictim SupportCommunity Law

10am-12pm10:30-11:30am

2-3pm

16 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubBored Games

8:30-10am3-5pm


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= Hot Seat. See page 7 for more details.

= This event requires registration.

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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Busy BabiesCommunity Networking ForumKnit Wits

10:30-11am12:30-1:30pm

3:30-4:30pm

Computer MentorPublic TrustWebsite Design

10am-12pm10:30-11:30am

5:30-6:30pm

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Knit + KnatterBusy BodiesThursday Library Club (TLC)Careers ClinicTek Ctrl Ukes for BeginnersUpper Hutt Ukes

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

11:30am-1pm3:30-5pm5-5:30pm

5:50-6:50pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer MentorJustice of the Peace

10-11am10am-12pm

6-7pm

19 Friday

Busy HandsIts Write EasyCinema Kids

10:30-11am1:30-3pm

3:15-4:45pm

Computer MentorActivationKASAGIP

10am-12pm1-2pm

5:30-6:30pm

20 Saturday

Cinema KidsEngage As You Age Expo

1:30-3pm2-4pm


21 Sunday

Family History GroupSunday Funday Storytime

1-2pm2-2:30pm

22 Monday

Busy BodiesTai Chi

10:30-11am1:30-2:30pm

Computer MentorCommunity Law

10am-12pm2-3pm

23 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubTools for Cognitive Wellbeing Workshop Card MakingBored Games

8:30-10am

10am-12pm10:15-11:30am

3-5pm


24 Wednesday

Busy BabiesKnit WitsTools for Cognitive Wellbeing Workshop

10:30-11am3:30-4:30pm

7-9pm


25 Thursday

Knit + KnatterRetain your IndependenceBusy BodiesCareers ClinicTek Ctrl Ukes for BeginnersUpper Hutt Ukes

10am-12pm10am-3pm10:3011am

11:30am-1pm3:30-5pm5-5:30pm

5:50-6:50pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer Mentor

10-11am10am-12pm

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Friday FablesBusy HandsIts Write EasyCinema Kids

10:30-11:15am10:30-11am

1:30-3pm3:15-4:45pm

Computer MentorNeighbourhood SupportActivation

10am-12pm11am-12pm

1-2pm

27 Saturday

A Writer’s PlotCinema Kids

1:30-3:30pm1:30-3pm


28 Sunday

ScrapbookingSunday Funday Storytime

1:30-3:30pm2-2:30pm

29 Monday

Wonka in Wonderland: Sweet Art Landscape Tai Chi

10:30-11.30am

1:30-2:30pm

Computer MentorCommunity Law

10am-12pm2-3pm

30 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubWonka in Wonderland: The Inventing Room

8:30-10am

2-3pm


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 Sundays 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

Free monthly walk for all ages and abilitiesSelf-paced with fun activities to complete along the way

For more info tel: Alice 04 527 2113, 027 967 2780 or email: [email protected]

Stroll ‘n’ Roll

Each walk is the last Thursday of each month11am, Upper Hutt City Library

Followed by refreshments in the Rotary Lounge, Upper Hutt City Library

Thursday 25 SeptemberThursday 30 October

Thursday 27 November

Thursday 29 JanuaryThursday 26 February

Thursday 26 March

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John Key : Portrait of a Prime Minister

By John Roughan

Dirty Politics : How attack politics is poisoning New Zealand’s political environment

By Nicky Hager

On The Hoof : The untold story of drovers in New ZealandBy Ruth E Low

Pete The Bushman : Hunting tales and back-country lessons from a wild West Coaster

By Peter Salter

South Sea Vagabonds

By John Wray (John William)

No Punches PulledBy Bob Jones

Your Life, Train For It

By Bear Grylls

Metal Cats

By Alexandra Crockett

Smoked : How to flavour, cure and prepare meat, seafood, vegetables, fruit and more

By Jeremy Schmid

The Empathy Exams : Essays

By Leslie Jamison

A History Of The Garden In Fifty Tools

By Bill Laws

Mommy Man : How I went from mild-mannered geek to gay superdadBy Jerry Mahoney

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Fantastic non-fiction!NEW

Community Networking

F O R U M SWednesday 17 September, 12.30-1.30pm

Upper Hutt City Library, Rotary Lounge

Come along and meet the people of Orongomai Marae. Find out what services they provide for the Upper Hutt Community.

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 contact Emma Laidlow at Upper Hutt City Council phone (04) 527 2793 email [email protected]

Activation

A new Activation Hot Seat

launches this month with advice

on Upper Hutt active recreation

activities for all ages and abilities.

Activation is a project

implemented by the Upper

Hutt City Council to assist the

community to become more

active more often.

Every Friday between 1-2pm in

the Community Lounge at our

Central Library. See page 7 for

more Hot Seat information.

New!

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Come and learn how you can unleash the power of technology in your organisation.

Where can you get the latest software and refurbished computers at bargain basement prices? What is ‘cloud’ computing? What free tools are available on the Internet? What do you need to know about managing data better?

The TechSoup New Zealand team is running a lunchtime workshop at the Upper Hutt City Library to tell you how. workshop at the Upper Hutt City Library to tell you how.

12:30PM to 1:30PMWednesday 1 October 2014

Come along and learn how to take your investment in computers to the next level.

Upper Hutt community groups...do you want to get more out of your computers?


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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.

T U E S D A Y Sbored games all afternoon

Kill the boredom with a weekly board game challenge, for kids of all ages.

W E D N E S D A Y Skn i t w i t s 3 .30-4 .30 p m

Yarn craft for 8-12yrs. Bookings required.

T H U R S D A Y S<Tek Ct r l /> 3.30-5.00pm

Programming and robotics workshop for year 10-13 students.Run by Victoria University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science.

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 and bookings, go to www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

Teens’ Book Club

For teens aged 13-16 who want to

‘chillax’ for an hour with friends, talk

about your latest reads 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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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]


UPPERHUTTCITYLIBRARY

UHLIBRARY

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

M O N DAY 29 S E P T Sweet Art Landscape

10.30am

T U ES DAY 30 S E P T The Inventing Room

2pm

W E D N ES DAY 1 O C T Top That 2.30pm Pinehaven Library

T H U RS DAY 2 O C T Top That 2pm

F R I DAY 3 O C T movie: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2pm

C H E C K - O U T T H E ‘G O L D E N B O O K ’ A N D R E C E I V E A W O N K A T R E AT !

To register for these events or for more information go

to our website:upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

M O N DAY 6 O C T Origami Collage

10.30am

T U ES DAY 7 O C T Chocolate Madness

2pm

W E D N ES DAY 8 O C T Mad Tea Party 2.30pm

Pinehaven Library

T H U RS DAY 9 O C T Mad Tea Party 2pm

F R I DAY 10 O C T movie: Alice in

Wonderland 2pm

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