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FEBRUARY 2020

at Masterton District Library

After School Creative Writing Club

starting 11 February

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Contact Us:54 Queen Street MastertonPO Box 444, Masterton [email protected]

Library HoursMonday 10:00 am to 5:30 pmTuesday 10:00 am to 5:30 pmWednesday 10:00 am to 5:30 pmThursday 10:00 am to 8:00 pmFriday 10:00 am to 5:30 pmSaturday 9:30 am to 1:00 pm

No date for Valentines day? Why not come along to our totally awesome friends themed trivia evening and test your knowledge on all things Monica, Chandler, Joey, Rachel, Phoebe and Ross. Teams can be between four-six members, one registration per team. Once you have registered your team you will be contacted for your team details. Be in to win cool prizes and snacks will be provided.

Friday 14th February 6-8pm

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The Wairarapa ArchiveThe staff at the Wairarapa Archive have been working on updating the records of the Masterton Cemetery and delving into its past, as Gareth Winter reports.

Visitors to the older parts of the Masterton Cemetery, especially the area known as the Pioneer Section, are surprised to see a number of small fences, in a wide variety of states of repair, around the grave sites.

The accompanying photograph of Thomas Wagg’s gravesite, taken by photographer Edward Wyllie in 1886, clearly shows a cast iron fence placed atop a concrete berm. In the background, other graves are surrounded by white picket fences.

This all looks a little cluttered to the modern eye – we are used to cemeteries being largely open spaces.

So why are there so many fences?

The answer is easy.

The cemetery – first used in the 1850s – was established in a large reserve, not officially set aside as a cemetery until the middle of the 1870s. It was part of a large plot of land leased by Henry Bannister and grazed by sheep. The ornamental fences are there to stop the sheep intruding on the graves.

Few of the wooden fences have survived until the present, although there are the remains of one or two. Even the cast and wrought iron fences have been damaged by weather, earthquakes, rust and vandals.

Also missing are most of the original wooden grave marke., but a careful look at the older sections will disclose a small number of totara markers. One was covered with a tin canopy when it was placed in the ground in the 1880s, and remains in pristine condition, while most of the others have lost their lettering.


Story Go Round ProgrammePre-School10:30-11:30am

Explore the world of books and enjoy the magic of stories and activities in our preschool story time. Feel free to bring a morning snack. Tea and coffee provied. Every Wednesday during school term. 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr

Puanga Kōhanga Te Reo Programme Pre-School10:30-11:30am

Delivered in Te Reo but is open to all. Introduce your child to te reo Māori with stories, music and crafts. Every Thursday during school term. 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb , 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 2 Apr, 9 Apr

LEGO® PlayAll ages3:30-5:30pm

Drop in any time between 4 pm and 6pm and have fun building and creating with LEGO®. Every Thursday during school term. LEGO®is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this programme.

Book Bugs Book ClubAges 10-135:30-6:30pm

For kids aged between 10-13 years old who love books. Fun for all with crafts, speakers, activities and books. Book Club resumes in March 2020.

After School Creative Writing ClubAges 9-173:30-4:30pm

Are you interested in telling your own story? Join us for a 9 week long programme that will help you develop confidence and learn skills related to creative writing techniques and process. Each week you will learn about writing with fun lessons and exercises that will result in a final zine writing project. Registration required. 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr

After School Game Development ClubAges 13-173:30-4:30

Do you want to learn Game Development? We are starting Game Dev Club for teens who are interested in creating their own platform games. Experience a real industry game design process. Develop, test and publish games. Regisration required. 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr

Children and Teen Programmes

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Teen Book ClubPlanning MeetingThursday 13 February 6-7 pm

Do you get upset when characters do crazy things? Do you wish so-and-

so would just kiss what’s-their-face already?

We are starting a book club for teens who want to talk about the things you

love and hate about today’s hottest YA books with other teens. Come to

our first meeting and choose this years books, decide on when we

meet and how often and what kai we will share. Ages 13-17.

54 Queen Street, Masterton | 06 370 6253 www.library.mstn.govt.nz


Book Ends Book ClubAdults1-2pm

Come join us for an enjoyable hour of sharing books and authors. Members choose their own titles to share and discuss. Fourth Monday of each month. Dates: 27 Jan, 24 Feb, 23 Mar, 20 Apr, 5 May, 22 Jun, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 28 Sept, 19 Oct, 23 Nov

Last Thursdays Evening (LTE) Book ClubAdults7-8pm

Members read the same book and meet to discuss it and exchange views. Last Thursday of each month. Dates: 30 Jan, 27 Feb, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 28 May, 25 Jun, 30 Jul, 27 Aug, 24 Sept, 29 Oct, 26 Nov

Write on MastertonAdults 6:30-8pm

A writer’s get-together to explore creativity through the written word. Free and open to anyone who loves or longs to write. First Thursday of each month.

Spotlight On...

Spotlight On is a series of talks and performances covering a diverse cross section of interests within the community. We are always happy to receive suggestions and ideas for future Spotlight talks. This is a free event and everyone is welcome! Tea, coffee and biscuits are served at the end of the programme.

Sit, Knit & YarnAll ages10am-noon

Sit, Knit & Yarn is an opportunity for crafty people to share their ideas and skills and assist each other. Members knit for donation, most notably for newborns at Masterton Maternity, as well as working on their own projects. This is a free activity and everyone is welcome! Morning tea is provided. Every Friday.

Justice of the PeaceAll Ages10am-noon

JP available to witness signatures, verify documents and more. Every Saturday. No registration required.

Adult Programmes

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Device AdviceAll Ages 11am-noon

Drop in with your technology questions during one of these weekly sessions. Staff can help you with eBooks, tablets, Microsoft office, online library resources, internet searching and more! Every Monday.

Register for all courses now at www.steppingup.nzor phone (06) 370 6253

Classesresumein February

Digital Seniors Masterton HubAll Ages 11am-noon

Drop-in, free coaching for seniors on how to use mobile phones, tablets, iPad or laptops. Every Wednesday starting 15 Jan.

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3:30: LEGO® Play

3:30: LEGO® Play



1pm: Book Ends Book Club

7pm: LTE Book Club


11am: Device Advice




LIBRARY CLOSED

10:30am: Story Go Round



10:30am: Story Go Round 3:30: LEGO®

Play

3:30-4:30pm: After School

Creative Writing Club**





3:30-4:30pm: After School STEM Club**

2pm: Spotlight On...



6-8pm: Valentines

Friends Trivia**

** Registration Required. Visit our website to secure your spot

6pm: Teen Book Club

10:30am: Puanga Kohanga Te Reo

Storytime


Storytime


Storytime


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