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Hillcrest Library updates

In August 2025, a fire broke out at the dairy next to Hillcrest Library. As a result, the library is temporarily closed.

Updates on Hillcrest Library

Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho - My language, my inspiration

From basic reo sessions to koikoi workshops and the enchanting sounds of taonga puoro, there’s something for everyone to connect, learn, and be inspired.

See all Tōku Reo, Tōku Ohooho events

Biketober at the Libraries

There's heaps on offer at Hamilton Libraries this school holidays to celebrate Biketober!

Biketober event details

Highlights

Jobseekers! Learn with Virtual Reality

Various dates in September and October

Various Libraries

These free courses use Virtual Reality (VR) as an immersive teaching tool to introduce learners to scenarios and practical skills involved with specific fields and industries.

See details for VR courses

Kirikiriroa Open Mic

Second and last Thursday of the month starting 11 September

Alternating Te Kete Aronui and Central Library

Whether you’re a seasoned performer looking for like-minded people, or performing to an audience for the first time, Kirikiriroa Open Mic is for you! These sessions are open to all forms of performance art: Poetry, music, comedy, etc. Audience members welcome.

See Kirikiriroa Open Mic details

Mindful Aotearoa - Yoga, Breathwork and Sound Healing

23, 25 and 27 September

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Join us for a restorative workshop in honour of New Zealand Mental Health awareness week. This gentle, heart-centred session blends yoga, breathwork and sound healing to help you reconnect, release stress and recharge your mind and body.

See details for Mindful Aotearoa workshop

E Kore Au E Ngaro - Researching Whakapapa Event

Saturday 27 September

Central Library - Level 3

In the first session of E Kore Au E Ngaro we explored whakapapa as a concept situated in Te Ao Maaori. Now we will develop tangible skills to aid your journey in researching your own whakapapa.

See details on E Kore Au E Ngaro

Author Talk with Donna Goodacre

Saturday 27 September

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Join us to hear author Donna Goodacre talk about her inspiration and writing methods behind her latest book, Of Greenstone and Violins.

See details for Author Talk with Donna Goodacre

Biketober at the Libraries

Various dates from 29 September

Various Libraries

There's heaps on offer this school holidays to celebrate Biketober! We've got bike-themed face-painting and crafts, a bingo hunt to take you and your bike all around Kirirkiriroa and a workshop teaching tamariki bike maintenance skills.

See all Biketober events

Experimental Mark Making & Collage Workshops with Squiggla

Thursday 2 October Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Friday 3 October Central Library

Squiggla, the outreach project of the Chartwell Trust, exercises creative thinking through free flow mark making, visual exploration and creative discovery.

More details on Squiggla workshops

Intro to 2D Game Design with Godot Engine

Weekly on Mondays starting 6 October

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of game design? Join our weekly Godot Game Design Workshop at Te Kete Aronui Library this term, perfect for complete beginners!

See details for our Game design course

3D Modelling for Beginners: Crafting Chess Pieces with Blender

Weekly on Tuesdays starting 7 October

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Have you ever wanted to design your own unique chess set? Join our weekly Blender workshop tailored for complete beginners and hobbyists.

See details for 3D Modelling course

Library Uke Club

Weekly on Thursdays and Fridays

Central and Chartwell Library

These 8-week courses aim to teach kids the foundations of playing ukulele and music theory. We have beginner and intermediate classes available so there's something for everyone to add to their add to their “musical kete”.

See Library Uke Club course details

Code Creators

Weekly on Wednesday and Fridays

Te Kete Aronui, Dinsdale, and Central Library

Code Creators is back for term 4. Now with an intermediate level course for our returning graduates.

See Code Creators - Develop course details

Get Hooked! Intermediate crochet classes

Weekly on Thursdays starting 30 October

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Now with a later class time, from 5:30pm on Thursdays. Over six weeks, we will introduce you to a range of intermediate-level techniques and stitches, levelling up your double crochet game to create beautiful patterns and textures in your work.

Learn more about our intermediate crochet classes