Holiday Coding Workshops at Hutt City Libraries
Are your tamariki keen to learn more about coding? We have something on for all ages these holidays including our littlest people!
*Storytime with Bee-Bots (Ages 3-7)*
Our littlest Tamariki can try very basic coding with Bee-Bots at our special storytimes! Ages 3-7. No booking required.
Wainuiomata Library - Tuesday 2 October, 10:30am
Moera Library - Wednesday 10 October, 11am
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*Fun with Genesis School-Gen (Ages 5+)*
Learn and have fun with Genesis School-Gen. Want to use your own arm power to generate energy? Try the Human Energy Generator to find out which takes more energy – an LED light bulb or an incandescent light bulb? Have a go at the Crunch Time interactive quiz, check out the sun using solar glasses, and learn about energy and sustainability!
Petone Library - Wednesday 3 October, 11:30am-1:30pm
Taita Library - Wednesday 3 October, 3pm-5pm
Wainuiomata Library - Thursday 4 October, 10am-12noon
Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!
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*Discover: Ozobots (Ages 8-12)*
Join us for a creative hands-on introduction to Ozobots! Learn how Ozobots can be controlled, and work together on a huge Ozobot track! Ages 8-12.
Taita Library - Tuesday 9 October, 2pm-3:30pm
War Memorial Library - Thursday 11 October, 2:30pm-4pm
Eastbourne Library - Friday 12 October, 11am-12:30pm
Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!
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*Learn to code Using a Microbit (Ages 12+)*
Programming is a lot of fun! However, it’s even more enjoyable when you can see something move that you have programmed yourself! Join the Engineering Outreach Team at Victoria University of Wellington and learn how to program these awesome little robots.
Stokes Valley Library - Tuesday 9 October, 9am-11am
Naenae Library - Tuesday 9 October, 12pm-2pm
Petone Library - Tuesday 9 October, 3pm-5pm
Spaces are limited. Email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz to book in!
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.1% Yes
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13.8% No
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1% Other - I'll share below
Railing planters
To gain extra growing space, make and hang these easy-to-build planters on almost any wooden fence or deck railing. Use Resene FX Blackboard Paint so you can easily identify what plants are in each. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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