Libraries run wool donations appeal for local Red Cross branch Published on 12 February 2021 With the winter months approaching, the Upper Hutt Red Cross is in urgent need of wool for their knitting group who create warm clothing for newborn babies. Upper Hutt Libraries have teamed up with them for a community wool donations appeal, starting 15 February 2021. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Events & Activities, Libraries, Media Releases
Upper Hutt Libraries celebrates local writers and stories Published on 19 January 2021 Upper Hutt Libraries is starting its 2021 programme of speakers with an author talk, hosting Angela Robertson on Saturday, 30 January, 2.00 pm at its Central branch. The afternoon event marks the launch of a series of events focussed on celebrating writers, local community stories, and storytelling. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Libraries, Media Releases
Summer on Screen: More than books Published on 05 January 2021 Upper Hutt Libraries’ ‘Summer on the Screen’ series brings to audiences a screening of modern fairytale, This Beautiful Fantastic, on Sunday, 17 January at 6pm. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Events & Activities, Libraries, Media Releases
Upper Hutt Libraries address community’s digital literacy needs Published on 03 December 2020 ‘Talk Digital’, a new daily drop-in service at Upper Hutt’s Central Library, opens the conversation about the growing digital divide in New Zealand. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Events & Activities, Libraries, Media Releases
Upper Hutt Libraries introduce zero fines initiative Published on 13 November 2020 From Monday 16 November, Upper Hutt Libraries will become the fourth library in New Zealand to remove overdue fees, meaning customers will no longer be fined for overdue items they have borrowed. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Events & Activities, Libraries, Media Releases
Sustainability Trust Curtain Bank Published on 03 November 2020 Introducing the Sustainability Trust Curtain Bank: where pre-loved curtains are upcycled and provided to low income families and individuals in the Wellington Region. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Environment, Events & Activities, Libraries
Upper Hutt Libraries help give secondhand eyeglasses new life Published on 06 October 2020 The Recycle for Sight initiative returns to Upper Hutt Libraries during October and is run by Lions Clubs throughout New Zealand. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Events & Activities, Libraries, Media Releases
Upper Hutt Libraries change opening hours Published on 28 September 2020 Upper Hutt Libraries' opening hours are changing in order to align the opening and closing times more consistently across both Pinehaven and Central Libraries and to eliminate confusion for customers. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Libraries, Media Releases
New mobile library and outreach service Pūrehurehu blessed Published on 17 July 2020 Pūrehurehu, Upper Hutt Libraries’ new mobile and outreach bus was blessed at a dawn ceremony this morning. The event inducts the vehicle into service which will begin on Monday 20 July. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Libraries, Media Releases
Our brand-identity Published on 02 July 2020 We've incorporated a bilingual approach in our logo. Tagged as: , Announcements and Alerts, Arts & Culture, Business & Economy, Environment, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Libraries, Local Plans, Strategies & Reports