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Book Discussion Group – Best reads of 2017

Posted on 18 January 2018 in Book Groups / Fiction / Latest Picks / Nonfiction

Our Book Discussion Group talked over their best reads of 2017, with The Gentleman from Moscow by Amor Towles cropping up THREE TIMES!! Join us on February 7th at 10.30am or 1.30pm for books “by or about Peter”

Pam :

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Wellington Anniversary Day Hours 2018

Posted on 15 January 2018 in News

the text 'closed for wellington anniversary day' overlaid on top of a picture of blue sky

 

Central & Pinehaven Library will be closed to celebrate Wellington Anniversary Day on these dates:

Monday 22 January…

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January Book Sale

Posted on 14 January 2018 in Events

A orange sky with bunting that spells out 'book sale' with book sale dates on top - 16 sep to 1 oct 2017

 

Did you know that Upper Hutt City Libraries are places with a non-infinite amount of space within them? And that, regardless of this fact, we regularly get new books, magazines, DVD’s and CDs for your pleasure, education and entertainment?…

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Baby Bops & Tiny Tots

Posted on 10 January 2018 in Children / News

the logos for baby bops & tiny tots

 

We’re proud to share with you that our Busy Babies & Busy Bodies programmes have been running for well over 10 years! Although the names have served us well, I think we can all agree that it’s not too…

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Large Piece Puzzles

Posted on 5 January 2018 in News

A picture of two people doing a large piece puzzle with the text 'large puzzles' on top

 

We have a new collection at Central Library, special large piece puzzles.

These bright and colourful puzzles with large, easy-to-handle pieces are perfect for people with memory loss or dementia or those who simply prefer working with puzzle pieces …

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Holiday Hours 2017

Posted on 21 December 2017 in News

a picture of some christmas baubles with the text 'holiday hours' in front

 

Central Library

Closed:
25 – 26 December
1 – 2 January

Pinehaven Library

Closed:
25 December – 2 January

Mobile Library

Last day of service in 2017 will be 21 December
First day of service in 2018 will be …

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Giant Connect Four

Posted on 18 December 2017 in Events

the chairman of upper hutt menz shed, Phill Kidd, shaking hands with Jula Goebel of the Library in front of the connect four

 

The Library now has its very own giant connect four, created just for us by these amazing local artisans at Upper Hutt Menz Shed!
I’ve already seen a flurry of activity around it last weekend, and our Librarian …

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The Summer Reading Challenge Has Started!

Posted on 16 December 2017 in Children / Events / News

a picture of the childrens area with colourful summer reading challenge transparencies on the windows

 

Our Summer Reading Challenge path of adventure is now up in the childrens area! Not bad eh?
Remember to come in and register before the 11 of January so your young ones can complete the challenge for a special …

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Book Discussion Group – Something seasonal

Posted on 15 December 2017 in Book Groups

Our book discussion group rounded out the year with some merry reads. Join us in 2018 for a new set of themes

 

Della :

Cover image for A New Zealand Christmas : three centuries of Kiwi Christmas celebrations from the Alexander Turnbull LibraryA New Zealand Christmas : three centuries of Kiwi Christmas celebrations from the Alexander Turnbull Library
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Book Discussion Goup – 2018 Themes

Posted on 15 December 2017 in Book Groups

JANUARY 3rd                Best of 2017

FEBRUARY 7th           By or about ‘Peter’

MARCH 7th               Memoirs / autobiographies                          

APRIL 4th                  Kitchen capers

MAY 2nd                   Made in New Zealand

JUNE 6th                   Short & sweet  (good reads in …

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Our Book Discussion Group have started back for 2018....with their best book for 2017! Looks like A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles should be on your reading list if you haven't read it yet.

Their next session is February 7th at 10.30am or 1.30pm for books “by or about Peter”, feel free to come along!
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Our Book Discussion Group talked over their best reads of 2017, with The Gentleman from Moscow by Amor Towles cropping up THREE TIMES!! Join us on February 7th at 10.30am or 1.30pm for books “by or about Peter” Pam : Under the Spanish stars Sinclair, Alli, author. ****½ Maggie : I am, I am, I �...

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Some amazing #crashbandicoot Aku Aku masks done by our talented youngsters at Pinehaven for the Summer Reading Challenge!
So good I bet you can't even spot the real one :o
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Thanks so much to all the patrons, school children and Library and Upper Hutt City Council staff who helped us fill a box with cards for Sending Love NZ ❤
Let's do it again this year!
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On a whim, Kiwi mum Hannah Rodgers launched an effort to send Christmas cards to lonely rest home residents in New Zealand -- 31,000 cards later, it's fair to say the Sending Love NZ project has been a massive success. She was inspired by a discussion with her five-year-old son about ways to spread kindness even if you don't have much money to spare. What a legend. Read more 👉 bit.ly/2DiTIXX

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