Community Chat
Ask questions, get advice, raise your concerns, or have a chat with organisations that provide services to our communities.
Each week, there will be a representative from a different organisation. Weekly at the War Memorial Library.
Connected - Employment, Education, and Training
Connected is an all-of-government service that helps connect you with advice and support about employment, education and training available through government agencies. If you have any questions that are related to employment, education or training, please come and see them. They provide help to a wide range of New Zealanders, including job seekers looking for help finding a job, people who are worried about keeping the job they have, businesses wanting to hire employees, and people looking for education and training advice and opportunities.
War Memorial Library Tuesday 27 April, 1pm-2pm
Kāinga Ora
Kāinga Ora is a Crown agency that provides rental housing for New Zealanders in need. Chat with Stephen Wilson, Area Manager Hutt Valley.
War Memorial Library Tuesday 4 May, 1pm-2pm
Greenstone Doors
Greenstone Doors is a Charitable Trust providing education, counselling, resources and support for women and their whānau during and after pregnancy through an independent network of counselling and support professionals.
War Memorial Library Tuesday 11 May, 1pm-2pm
Work Connect
Work Connect is a free programme to help skilled migrants, partners and adult children of skilled migrants, and international student graduates (level 7 & above) prepare for the New Zealand job market.
War Memorial Library Tuesday 18 May, 1pm-2pm
Te Paepae Arahi Trust
Te Paepae Arahi is New Zealand's premier Māori Health Organisation. Providing services to assist whānau recovery and wellness from mental health and addictions.
War Memorial Library Tuesday 25 May, 1pm-2pm
Craft & Hobby Groups
Head along to your local library for a variety of social craft groups, all welcome.
Nash Knitters
Bring along your own knitting or crochet project to work on or contribute to our peggy square blanket.
Taita Library Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
Craft Group
Bring along your knitting, sewing, or crocheting and have fun in a welcoming, social group.
Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Craft & Chat
Bring your current craft project along and have a good chat with others.
Naenae Library Fridays, 2pm
Scrabble Club
Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. Come along and play with others in the Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4pm
Scrabble Time
Haven’t played Scrabble for a while?Still know that you can score up to 75 points with the word ZOOM? Come and join our friendly crowd of players!
War Memorial Library Second Friday of the month, 1pm
Crafty Volunteers
War Memorial Library Saturdays, 1pm
Craft Group
Petone Library Sundays, 1pm
Lower Hutt Colouring-In & Craft Group
Come along and colour away with the Lower Hutt Adult Colouring In Group at the Petone Community Library! Materials supplied to get you started. For more information, contact Julie on 566 2006.
Petone Library Sundays, 2pm
Family History Drop-in
Need a bit of help researching your family?
Our Family History Specialist is available to assist with family history enquiries and answer questions.
No need to book a spot, just drop-in!
Eastbourne Library Name Third Thursday of the month, 1pm-2:30pm
Naenae Library Second Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2:30pm
Taita Library Third Wednesday of the month, 1pm-2:30pm
Wainuiomata Library Second Tuesday of the month, 2pm-3:30pm
Movie Sessions
Silver Screen
Enjoy a cuppa and a movie on the big screen.
Taita Library Second Thursday of the month, 10am
War Memorial Library Third Wednesday of the month, 10am
Movie Morning
Enjoy a cuppa in the library and watch a movie from our collection with others.
Eastbourne Library Third Thursday of the month, 11am
Ready. Steady. Balance.
Fun exercise class for seniors that includes seated, standing and walking exercises for improving stability, balance, mobility and coordination. Great opportunity to connect with other seniors in the community. All welcome. Does not run during school holidays.
Developed specifically for seniors with Sport Wellington and Active in the Hutt. Free entry.
Naenae Library Tuesdays, 1pm
Petone Library Mondays, 11am
Wainuiomata Library Thursdays, 1pm
War Memorial Library Thursdays, 1pm
SAYGo (Steady As You Go)
Steady As You Go is a gentle, peer led exercise programme, proven to increase balance, strength and mobility, prevent falls and provide a valued social connection for older adults.
Includes seated, standing and walking exercises and encourages awareness of posture, movement and walking technique.
Run with Age Concern Wellington. Entry by Koha.
Walter Nash Centre Wednesdays, 12noon
Koraunui Stokes Valley Hub Tuesdays, 11am & Thursdays, 1pm
Senior Morning Tea
Let’s get together and share stories over a cup of tea.
We might also listen to a short story, look at pictures, books or other props, and share memories based on common experiences and topics.
Petone Library Last Monday of the month, 12noon
Share a Book
Do you have a favourite book? Or a passage that the world just needs to hear?
Join us on the last Saturday of the month at Eastbourne Library to Share a Book!
Eastbourne Library Saturday 29 May, 11am
Social Drama for Seniors
No lines to learn, no audience, just fun!
Use improvisation, drama and storytelling to gently stretch the grey matter and keep the mind active and creative.
Classes are full of play, laughter, and connection.
Morning tea provided.
Petone Library Tuesdays, 10:30am-12noon
Work Connect
Work Connect is a free programme to help skilled migrants, partners and adult children of skilled migrants, and international student graduates (level 7 & above) prepare for the New Zealand job market. Work Connect supports you with personalised coaching and mentoring to help you find a job that suits your skills, experience and qualifications. The programme is funded by Immigration New Zealand. Everyone is welcome at these sessions.
CV Writing
Learn how to structure a CV, get tips how to write a marketable CV that stands out, and understand the importance of tailoring your CV to the job you are applying for.
Petone Library Thursday 29 April, 12noon-1pm
Writers' Table
Writing is a solitary act - let's get together and talk about it. Join our regular monthly meeting of writers to share experiences and information and maybe even write in good company.
War Memorial Library Second Thursday of the month, 5pm