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Poetry Evening Events

Positive Ageing Week Sneak Peek<Tek Ctrl/> Kids’ Programme

Events Calendar

We have a fancy new events calendar

listing every event and programme on

offer at Upper Hutt City Library. Find

the new calendar here: www.upperhuttcity.com/page/211/

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Events can be viewed based

on age group or event type

(such as pre-schoolers, holiday

programmes, seniors or heritage)

allowing you to see only the

events you’re interested in.

Registering for an event from

home is now super easy with the

new events calendar. Events

requiring registration have an

displayed beside the name.

Simply choose the event you

want to attend, click register and

complete the short online form.

You will receive a confirmation

email letting you know you are

booked and you can even choose

to receive a free reminder via text

message or email.

You can access the latest Mobile

Library timetable through this

calendar too.

An has been added to the newsletter

events calendar to let you know which

events require registration.

Congratulations Wendy!

This month we celebrate Wendy

Horne’s 15 years’ service at Upper

Hutt City Library. Wendy started her

career with us as a Library Assistant

when she was just 18 years old. Wendy

is a real people person - her greatest

strength and biggest driver is providing

outstanding customer service. She

gives everything a go, isn’t afraid to

take calculated risks and always comes

up with better ways for the Library to

improve our service, especially if it

involves technology. So it is no surprise

that she now holds the role of Service

Development

Coordinator

which seems

to be a job

just made for

her.

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Get your hands on a snazzy new library bag. Take one home for just $2!

Wendy

From 1 August 2014 Upper Hutt City Library has changed the three week issue period for all reading material to four weeks - with one renewal.

This excludes DVDs, CDs, Magazines and Interloans.

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NEW LENDING PERIODS

Need more time to study, increase your knowledge or just relax? Tired of getting overdue charges?

Want to stop smoking?

Check out the ENJOY programme at Upper Hutt City Library!

Expert coaches from Te

Awakairangi Health Network will

be available to guide smokers

on how to satisfy cravings

without cigarettes using

innovative Nicotine Replacement

products. Smokers can try as

many products as they like

then choose whether or not

they would like to sign up to

the programme. Products and

participation in the programme

are completely free!

The ENJOY programme takes an

innovative approach to smoking

cessation and is the result

of a trial being run by Otago

University in conjunction with Te

Awakairangi Health Network and

Kokiri Marae.

Tuesday 5 & 19 August 2014, from

10am - 5pm at our Central Library.

Positive Ageing Week 2014

Upper Hutt City Library is playing

host to an exciting line-up of events

to celebrate Positive Ageing Week

during the last week of September.

The week will feature a busy schedule

of activities at our Central Library

specifically for those aged 50 and over.

The full calendar will feature in next

month’s newsletter, but here’s a

sneak peek at some of the events

coming up:

• Antiques Roadshow

• Main Street Memories Interactive Exhibition

• Retaining Your Independence One-On-One Sessions

• Wellbeing Workshops

• And more!

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Write a poem inspired by the 2014 theme ‘Remembrance’

Prizes will be awarded for the winning poems in each category. Pick up an entry form from Upper Hutt City Library or download one off the Library website.

Entries must be received by Friday 8 August. Winners will be announced Friday 22 August 2014 at Upper Hutt City Library as part of the New Zealand Post National Poetry Day celebrations.

Adults1st $150 book voucher2nd $100 book voucher

3rd $50 book voucher

Children 6-12yrs1st $50 book voucher + $100 book voucher for your school

2nd $30 book voucher + $50

book voucher for your school

Teens 13-18yrs1st $50 book voucher + $100 book voucher for your school

2nd $30 book voucher + $50 book voucher for your schoolFor more information call Erica on 527 2171

or email [email protected]

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C AT E G O R I E S

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Upper Hutt City Library are hosting two poetry evening events to conclude the 14th

Annual Upper Hutt Poetry Competition.

F R I DAY 22 AU G U ST5.30P M Children & Teens’ Prizegiving

7.00P M Adults’ Prizegiving Also includes an ‘open mic’ segment for you to share your poetry masterpiece.

Register for this event or an ‘open mic’ slot at the Library or www.upperhuttcity.com/uhpoetrycompetition

E V E N I N G

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My Salinger YearBy Joanna Smith Rakoff

The Secret Life of SleepBy Kat Duff

Dear LeaderBy Jin-Sung Jang

Mrs D is Going Without : I used to be a boozy housewife. Now I’m not. This is my book.By Lotta Dann

The New Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook : 150 fresh ideas for America’s favorite panBy Ellen Brown

The Great New Zealand CookbookBy Murray Thom

Dr Libby’s Beauty from the Inside Out : enhance the gifts nature so graciously gave youBy Libby Weaver

Little and Friday CelebrationsBy Kim Evans

NZ Wild Life : introducing the weird and wonderful character of natural New ZealandBy Steve Trewick

Damn Few : making the modern SEAL warriorBy Rorke Denver

Best of Stitch. Beautiful bedroomsBy Amber Eden

The Amoeba in the Room : lives of the microbesBy Nicholas P. Money

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Fantastic non-fiction!NEW

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1 Friday

Friday FablesBusy HandsIt’s Write Easy

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

1:30-3pm

Adaptive TechnologyComputer Mentor

10am-12pm10am-12pm

2 Saturday

A Writer’s Plot 1:30-3:30pm

Computer Mentor 10am-12pm

3 Sunday

ScrapbookingSunday Funday Storytime

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

4 Monday

Busy BodiesTai ChiCommunity Law

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

2-3pm

Water Safety & Swimming TipsComputer Mentor

10am-12pm10am-12pm

5 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubENJOY Programme: Want to stop smoking?He Wa PaiUnscripted Bored gamesTeen Bookclub

8:30-10am

10am-5pm

10:30-11am1:30-3pm

3-5pm5:30-6:30 pm


6 Wednesday

Women’s Breakfast ClubBook Discussion GroupBusy BabiesKnit Wits

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

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

Computer MentorWebsite Design

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

7 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

6pm-7pm

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

= Hot Seat. See page 9 for more details.

= This event requires registration.

8 Friday

Busy HandsIt’s Write EasyCinema Kids

10:30-11am1:30-3pm

3:15-4:45pm


9 Saturday

Cinema Kids

WW100 Centenary Speaker Series: From Boys to Tough Men, Jane Tolerton

1:30-3pm

2-3pm


10 Sunday

Sunday Funday Storytime 2-2:30pm

11 Monday

Busy BodiesTai Chi

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

GenealogyComputer MentorCommunity Law

10am-12pm10am-12pm

2-3pm

12 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubCard MakingUnscripted Bored games

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

1:30-3pm3-5pm


13 Wednesday

Women’s Breakfast ClubBusy BabiesKnit Wits

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

3:30-4:30pm


14 Thursday

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

10am-12pm10:30-11am

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

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

Justice of the PeaceComputer MentorUpper Hutt Multicultural Council

10-11am10am-12pm

1-3pm

15 Friday

Friday FablesBusy HandsIt’s Write EasyCinema Kids

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

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

Computer MentorKASAGIP

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

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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

16 Saturday

A Writer’s PlotCinema Kids

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


17 Sunday

Family History GroupScrapbookingSunday Funday Storytime

1-2pm1:30-3:30pm

2-2:30pm

18 Monday

Busy BodiesTai Chi

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

Computer MentorVictim SupportCommunity Law

10am-12pm10.30-11.30am

2-3pm

19 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubENJOY Programme: Want to stop smoking?Unscripted Bored games

8:30-10am

10am-5pm1:30-3pm

3:-5pm


20 Wednesday

Women’s Breakfast ClubBusy BabiesCommunity Networking ForumKnit Wits

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

12:30-1:30pm3:30-4:30pm

Public TrustComputer MentorWebsite Design

10:30-11:30am10am-12pm

5:30-6:30 pm

21 Thursday

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

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

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

5:50-6:50pm6-7pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer MentorJustice of the Peace

10-11am10am-12pm

6pm-7pm

22 Friday

Busy HandsIt’s Write EasyCinema Kids

Children’s & Teens’ Poetry Event Adults Poetry Event

10:30-11am1:30-3pm

3:15-4:45pm

5:30-6:30pm

7-9pm

Computer MentorNeighbourhood Support

10am-12pm11am-12pm

23 Saturday

Cinema Kids 1:30-3pm


24 Sunday

Sunday Funday Storytime 2-2:30pm

25 Monday

Busy BodiesTai Chi

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

Computer MentorCommunity Law

10am-12pm2-3pm

26 Tuesday

Job Seekers ClubCard MakingUnscripted Bored games

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

1:30-3pm3-5pm


27 Wednesday

Women’s Breakfast ClubBusy BabiesKnit WitsBreakOut Seminar

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

3:30-4:30pm4-5pm


28 Thursday

Knit + KnatterBusy BodiesCareers ClinicTek Ctrl Ukes for BeginnersUpper Hutt Ukes

10am-12pm10:30-11am

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

5:50-6:50pm

Justice of the PeaceComputer Mentor

10-11am10am-12pm

29 Friday

Friday FablesBusy HandsIt’s Write Easy

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

1:30-3pm


30 Saturday

A Writer’s PlotCinema Kids

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


31 Sunday

ScrapbookingSunday Funday Storytime

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

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

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 6pm - 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, 10.30am -

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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www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

Are you looking for a scholarship for: » Secondary, university or polytechnic study? » Personal or professional development? » Research? » A Career change?

Come along to a free seminar at Upper Hutt City Library’s Central Library to learn how to find the right scholarship for you using BreakOut - the scholarships database.

BreakOut lists over 4100 scholarships to choose from and can be used for free in the Library.

Register for this seminar at the Library or on our website.

U P P E R H U T T C I T Y L I B R A R Y

S C H O L A R S H I P S &G R A N T S S E M I N A RWednesday 27 August, 4.00 - 5.00 pm

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Saturday 9 August 2014, 2pmFrom ‘our boys’ to tough men : Jane Tolerton, author of best-selling ‘An Awfully Big Adventure; New Zealand World War One Veterans tell their stories’, will speak at the Upper Hutt City Library about New Zealand Soldiers during the war, with extracts from veterans interviewed from the World War One Oral History Archive.

Register for this event at the Library or on our website.

WW100 CENTENARY - Speaker Series -at UPPER HUTT CITY LIBRARY

Our next event in this series:

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Community Networking

F O R U M S

Upper Hutt City Library, Rotary Lounge

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 Council phone (04) 527 2793 email [email protected]

Wednesday 20 August, 12.30-1.30pm

Community Group Governance - How to make it work and how to get people from the community involved. Facilitated by Mel from Read Write Plus.

This month:

We’re pinning book lists and

ideas you will like

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WW100 on Pinterest

Check out Upper Hutt

City Library’s WW100

board on Pinterest:

www.pinterest.com/

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Set up a Group ID for your family members

If you have multiple cards within

one family, the Library can now

link everybody together under

one family group ID. This allows

one primary caregiver (parent/

guardian or spouse) to view all

checked out items, issue and

remove any holds placed on

other family cards and pay any

outstanding charges on all cards.

If you would like more information

on setting up a Family Group ID,

please see one of our friendly staff

at any of our helpdesks.

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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]

www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nz

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UHLIBRARY

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

As part of its WW1 Centenary activities

the Library’s Heritage Collections team

are currently in the process of creating

a special section on their Recollect

website for the display of WW1 -

related resources.

One of the major components of this

section will be the Rupert Christie

Collection - an almost complete set of

letters home written by a soldier to his

family from the time of his enlistment

in 1916 to just before his death on the

Western Front in 1918. These letters

provide a vivid insight into what

life was like at that time both for

the young men training and serving

overseas, and for the family and

friends they left behind.

Volunteers for the Heritage

Collections have put in

many hours work scanning

and fully transcribing these

letters and the results of their

efforts will be made available

on Recollect this month. The Heritage

Collections team are also interested

in learning more about the Christie

family, who settled in Upper Hutt after

the Great War. Our understanding is

that Rupert’s younger brother was Bob

Christie, who served as an Upper Hutt

City Councillor in the 1960s. Anyone

with more information is invited to

contact Reid or Lauren at the Library.

www.uhcl.recollect.co.nz

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