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Hour of Code

Bubble Flash Mob

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Through the Eyes of Soldiers

DEC4

Follow 6 soldiers in the NZ Division during the Battle of Gravenstafel through diaries, letters and official military histories to see the story through their eyes.

Presented by Jeffrey Russell.

Wainuiomata Library Monday 4 December, 11am-12pm

Kids Animal Yoga

DEC5

Want your kids to try something new while being active and having lots of fun?

Join us a taster class for ages 5-12. Register at library.huttcity.govt.nz to secure a spot!

Petone Library Tuesday 5 December, 3:45pm-4:30pm

Wainuiomata Library Tuesday 23 January, 3:45pm-4:30pm

Introduction to Ancestry.com Workshop

DEC6

Learn how to navigate Ancestry.com with our Family History Specialist, Tricia Meehan.

Ancestry.com is an excellent resource for uncovering your family history. It’s available to access FREE at any Hutt City Library.

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz.

War Memorial Library Wednesday 6 December, 11am-12:30pm

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The Hour of Code is a one-hour intro to computer science, designed to demystify “code” and show that anybody can learn the basics!

Everyone welcome from ages 4 to 104. No coding experience needed - just come along and have fun!

Registration is essential as spaces are limited; visit library.huttcity.govt.nz to register or find out more.

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The World of the Story

DEC7

Enter the worlds of two Wellington writers. Trish Harris and Janet Colson will read from their work and share the inspiration and soul-searching that led them to tell their stories in poetry, memoir and fiction.

Join us for this literary heart to heart and find out what keeps them writing.

War Memorial Library Thursday 7 December, 6:30pm

Stop Motion Workshops

DEC9

Kids can learn how to make a simple stop-motion animation. For ages 5+. Participants will be working in pairs or small groups.

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz.

Petone Library Saturday 9 December, 1:30pm-3:45pm

Stokes Valley Library FrIday 12 January, 2pm-3:30pm

Team Naenae Ukulele Performance

DEC14

Join us at the library for a special performance by the Team Naenae Ukulele Group.

Everyone welcome!

Naenae Library Thursday 14 December, 1pm-3pm

End of Year Preschool Party!

DEC30

Celebrate the end of a great year and the beginning of a new one with a party especially for young kids!

Confetti, music, stories, and good times guaranteed. Ages 3-5.

Stokes Valley Library Saturday 30 December,11:30am

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christmas card making

Join us for festive stories and some creative card making for your loved ones.Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy at the library. Tea, coffee and milo provided.

Wainuiomata LIBRARY - Friday 22 december, 3pm-4pm

family festive fun

community christmas celebation

Pukeko in a ponga tree

Christmas stories and card making

Bring the family for a special evening of festive stories, songs and fun.

Join the library team for carol singing and stories to celebrate the festive season!

Join us for a holiday story and craft activities at the library.

Have you forgotten to get a Christmas card...? Come along and make your very own special Christmas card to give to others.

For ages 3-18.

naenae LIBRARY - Friday 8 december, 3:45pm

Petone LIBRARY - wednesday 13 december, 5:30pm-8pm

War memorial LIBRARY - wednesday 20 december, 5:30pm-7pm

eastbourne LIBRARY - thursday 21 december, 4:30pm

christmas card making

family festive fun

community christmas celebation

Pukeko in a ponga treeReo rangAtahi

youth poetry event

war memorial library tuesday 5 december

5pm-6pm

Do you write poetry? Want to share it with others?

This youth event is open to newbie writers, well-known poets, and also people who

are talented at being a supportive audience.

No pressure to share, just come along and meet some teens who write like you do.

explore. read. relax.

Think you know all about books, movies, and popular culture?

Grab some friends aged 13-18 and sign up for our quiz night. Snacks and prizes provided on the night,

but spaces are limited!

Find out more and sign-up at library.huttcity.govt.nz.

Explore, read, and relax over summer and be in to win!

Grab a challenge card at a Hutt City Library from 1 December.

Complete any 4 tasks and go in the draw to win vouchers from

Queensgate Shopping Centre (we have 8 x $50 to give away!)

youth quiz night

STokes valley library Friday 15 december

7pm

Drive-up Storytime

Little ones can decorate their own car before driving up for storytime!

Ages 2-5.

Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 10 January, 11am

Bubble Flash Mob

Join us for our second annual Bubble Flash Mob.

We’ll provide some bubbles but if you have your own, bring them along!

Feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn after the fun.

Anzac Lawn (by the War Memorial Library) Tuesday 16 January, 11am-11:20am

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Who is Robert Stokes?

JAN17

Robert Stokes explored and helped map the Hutt and Wairarapa, and is the name-sake of Stokes Valley although he never set foot in the suburb. Join Heritage Specialist. Clark Stiles, for a fascinating look at his life.

Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 17 January, 11am

International Kite Day Kite Making Workshops We’re making kites for International Kite Day at Wainuiomata Library! Come along to learn how to make a simple kite. For ages 5-12 Wednesday 10 January, 4pm-5pmThursday 11 January, 1pm-2pmFriday 12 January, 10:30am-11:30am Let’s Go Fly A Kite! Bring your kites along to the Queen Street Reserve and let’s go fly our kites together!

Saturday 13 January, 3pm-4pm Sunday 14 January, 3pm-4pm

Regular Events & Services

Baby Bounce & RhymeA half-hour of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children aged 0-2 years.Baby Bounce & Rhyme finishes up on Saturday 23 December and starts back from Monday 15 January.

Eastbourne LibraryMondays, 10:30am

War Memorial LibraryMondays, 10:10am Mondays, 11:10am Wednesdays, 2:15pm

Naenae Library Tuesdays, 10:10am

Petone Library Tuesdays, 10:30amFridays, 10:30amSaturdays, 10:30am

Taita Library Wednesdays, 11am

Stokes Valley Library Tuesdays, 10:30am

Stokeswood Rest Home Tuesday 12 December, 1:30pm

Wainuiomata LibraryThursdays, 10:30am

InklingsAn hour long monthly group for 9-12 year olds who love reading and having fun!

Wainuiomata Library Tuesday 12 December, 4pm Tuesday 9 January, 4pm

Naenae LibraryFriday 15 December, 3:45pm

Preschool StorytimeA half-hour of stories and songs for children aged 2-5 years. Preschool Storytime finishes up on Thursday 21 December and starts back from Monday 15 January.

Taita Library Tuesdays, 10am

Wainuiomata LibraryTuesdays, 10:30am

War Memorial LibraryTuesdays, 2pm

Naenae Library Wednesdays, 10:30am

Moera LibraryWednesdays, 11am

Eastbourne LibraryWednesdays, 2pm

Stokes Valley Library Thursdays, 11am

Petone Library Thursdays, 10:30am

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

Naenae LibraryFriday 1 December, 3:45pm

Taita LibrarySaturday 9 December, 2pm Saturday13 January, 2pm Friday 26 January, 3:30pm

War Memorial Library Friday 15 December, 3:45pm Friday 19 January, 3:45pm Petone LibrarySunday 28 January, 2pm-4pm Wainuiomata LibraryThursday 28 December, 4pm Thursday 25 January, 4pm

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

Stokes Valley Library Wednesday 6 December, 1:30pm Wednesday 3 January, 1:30pm

Taita LibraryThursday 7 December, 10:30am

Naenae Library Monday 4 December, 10:30am

War Memorial Library Thursday 25 January, 7pm

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

Eastbourne Library Wednesday 6 December, 11am

Moera Library Thursday 7 December, 10:30am

Wainuiomata Library Thursday 14 December, 10:30am

Petone Library Sunday 10 December, 2.30pm Wednesday 13 December, 1:30pmSunday 14 January, 2.30pm

Naenae Library Monday 18 December, 1pm Monday 15 January, 1pm

Stokes Valley LibraryMonday 18 December, 7pmMonday 15 January, 7pm

Discover Group Hands-on STEMM creative problem solving sessions using Lego for ages 7-12.Eastbourne LibraryThursday 14 December, 4pm

Colouring In Wainuiomata Library (adults) Sundays, 1pm

War Memorial Library (adults) Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Taita Library (all ages) Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Scrabble ClubPlay one-hour Scrabble games with others. All ages welcome.Eastbourne LibraryFridays, 2pm-4:30pm

Help With Family History Members of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists (Hutt Valley) are available to assist you with researching your family history.Petone Library No sessions in December or January. Start back February 2018.

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

Naenae LibraryWednesday 13 December, 1pm-2:30pm Wednesday 10 January, 1pm-2:30pm

Taita Library Thursday 20 December, 1pm-2:30pmThursday 17 January, 1pm-2:30pm

Craft GroupsWork on your tāniko weaving in good company. Taita LibraryMondays, 6:30pm-7:30pmThursdays, 1pm-2pm

Join our group of locals who enjoy crafts, knitting and chatting. Anyone who crafts (or wants to learn) is welcome. Wainuiomata LibraryThursdays, 2pm-4pm

Bring your current project and share tips and tricks with the Crafty Volunteers.War Memorial Library Sunday 10 December Sundays 14 & 18 January 1:30pm-3:30pm

Discover the different types of traditional crafts. All ages. Wainuiomata Library Sunday 17 December, 2pm-4pmSunday 21 January, 2pm-4pm

Into knitting or crocheting? Join the knitting circle! All ages. Wainuiomata Library Sunday 3 December, 2pm-4pmSunday 7 January, 2pm-4pm

Youth craft group, for ages 8-18. Learn sewing, knitting, origami and more! Wainuiomata Library Fridays, 4pm-5pm

Justices of the Peace Need a JP? They visit our libraries! No need to book, pop-in anytime during the hour. Eastbourne Library Saturday 2 December, 12pm Saturday 6 January, 12pm

Moera Library Thursday 14 December, 10:30am Thursday 11 January, 10:30am

Naenae Library Tuesday 19 December, 10:30am Tuesday 16 January, 10:30am

Petone Library Friday 29 December, 2pm Friday 26 January, 2pm

Stokes Valley LibraryThursday 14 December, 1pm Thursday 11 January, 1pm

Taita Library Monday 4 December, 1pm

Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 2pm-3pm

War Memorial Library Tuesday 19 December, 7pm Tuesday 16 January, 7pm

Community Law Clinics Legal advice clinics provided by the Wellington and Hutt Valley Community Law Centre.Clinics finish up for 2017 on Wednesday 20 December and start back from Tuesday 16 January.

Taita LibraryTuesdays, 11am-12pm

Naenae LibraryTuesdays, 2pm-3pm

Wainuiomata Community CentreWednesdays, 11am-12pm

For more infomration on our regular events for 2018 visit library.huttcity.govt.nz

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Going on holiday? Take the library with you!

You can check your account online, borrow eBooks and eMagzines,

or sort out that New Year’s resolution to finally learn a new language!

Visit library.huttcity.govt.nz/eResources to get started or have a chat to library staff

before you head away.

Te Omanga Hospice at the LibraryConcerns about living with a life-limiting illness? Experiencing loss? Feel free to drop in and talk with a staff member from Te Omanga Hospice. Petone Library Tuesdays, 12:30pm-1:30pm

Did you know the Te Omanga Hospice library collection is available to browse or borrow at Petone Library while their new hospice is built?

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Summer 17/18 Challenges for 13+

Explore, read, and relax with us over summer and be in to win!

Grab an Explore. Read. Relax. card at any Hutt City Library from 1 December, complete 4 tasks then drop your finished card back in before 31 January to go in the draw to win vouchers from Queensgate Shopping Centre. (We have 8 x $50 vouchers to give away!)

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Saturday 23 December 2017 Normal opening hours Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, War Memorial Closed Eastbourne, Moera Sunday 24 December 2017 Monday 25 December 2017 Tuesday 26 December 2017 All libraries closed Wednesday 27 December 2017 Thursday 28 December 2017 Friday 29 December 2017 Open 10am—5pm Eastbourne, Naenae, Petone, Stokes Valley, Taita, Wainuiomata, War Memorial Closed Moera

Saturday 30 December 2017 Open 10am—5pm Naenae, Petone, Wainuiomata, War Memorial Open 9am-5pm Taita Open 10am-7pm Stokes Valley Closed Eastbourne, Moera Sunday 31 December 2017 Monday 1 January 2018 Tuesday 2 January 2018 All libraries closed Wednesday 3 January 2018 Normal opening hours resume Naenae Clubhouse and Taita Clubhouse CLOSED 25 December—5 January

Open 1pm—5pm 8—26 January

Normal hours resume Monday 29 January (Monday—Friday, 3pm—7pm)

Moera Library will be closed from 21 December to 9 January while we refurbish the library.

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Summer StoriesJoin us under our beach umbrella from 9-27 January for 15 minutes of storytelling in the library!

War Memorial Library Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am

Summer StoriesJoin us for summery stories then head across the road for some fun at the beach!

Eastbourne Library Tuesday 23 January, 2pm Thursday 25 January, 2pm Friday 26 January, 2pm

Summer Reading Join us outside the library for an hour of summer reading fun.

Read, play and have fun in the sun. We’ll play games, read books, sing songs, and much more!

Wainuiomata Library Fridays in January, 3pm-4pm

Are you taking part in The Big Read? Come along to colour in and talk about the books you have read so far!

Back to school covered

Stokes Valley LIBRARY - tuesday 23 january, 2pm

big read colouring catch-up

twig Teepees

Bird Feeders and watering cans

Wacky Animals

Listen to stories and build your own little twig teepee.

Fly down to the library to make your own bird feeders and watering cans.

Join us for stories and see what sort of wacky animal you can create for yourself.

Want to start the school year with the most stylish books in town? Come and start collaging some one-of-a-kind artworks to decorate your books.

We’ll make sure you have what you need to be covered. BYO school books.

eastbourne LIBRARY - wednesday 24 january, 11am

Wainuiomata LIBRARY - Wednesday 17 january, 2pm-4pm

War memorial LIBRARY - Monday 8 January, 2pm

War memorial LIBRARY - Thursday 25 January, 2pm

Learn how to make a simple Lego stop-motion animation.For ages 5+. Participants will be working in pairs or small groups.

Spaces are limited. Secure your spot by emailing LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz.

Enjoy beach day fun at the library and create your own beach creature.Beach day

Petone LIBRARY - Friday 19 January, 2pm-4pm

lego stop motion

stokes valley LIBRARY - frIday 12 January, 2pm-3:30pm

Holiday events for ages 5-12