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Temporary Hillcrest Library to open at Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton City Libraries is excited to announce a temporary home for Hillcrest Library while work continues at its Masters Avenue site.

Updates on Hillcrest Library

Auaha on Wheels

Auaha is hitting the road and visiting your local library. Get ready to explore, build and create in our Auaha on Wheels Makerspace workshops. Kids will get to try out cool tools like 3D pens, 3D printing, 3D sculpting and podcasting.

See details for Auaha on Wheels

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

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

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

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

Come craft with us!

Weekly on Tuesdays starting 7 October

Glenview Library

Join us for some fun and inspiring Christmas-themed craft sessions, from cards and gift boxes, to decorations and more.

See details for Come craft with us!

Zombie Apocalypse Escape Room Adventure

Thursday 30 October

Central Library

Complete a series of challenging tasks to escape the perilous, zombie-infested library and ultimately save humanity from the impending disaster.

Skeletons, Songs & Snacks – a Spooktacular Movie Night

Thursday 30 October

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Join us for a magical movie night filled with heart, laughter, and a touch of the spirit world. Popcorn will be provided.

See Spooktacular Movie Night 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

Koorero o te Whenua: Local History

Saturday 1 November

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Join us as we uncover local histories that have shaped the land we live on. Kai provided!

Details and registration for Koorero o te Whenua

Dhyana Tea Ceremony

Saturday 8 and Saturday 22 November

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Join us for our special Hamilton Dhyana Tea Ceremony, where we combine the calming practice of Zen meditation with the artful preparation of tea.

See details for Dhyana Tea Ceremony

芳香疗愈沙龙 · 芳香头疗与肩颈放松体验

时间：11月9日（星期日）上午 10:00 – 12:00

地点：Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

让香气带走压力，在轻柔的头疗与肩颈放松中，唤醒身体的平衡与安宁。体验芳香疗法结合放松手法，学习如何运用天然精油舒缓紧绷、改善睡眠与专注力。

DIY Skincare

Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 November

Dinsdale and Chartwell Library

In this workshop for adults, you’ll learn how to create items such as balms, scrubs, or lotions while discovering the benefits of natural ingredients and reducing packaging waste.

See details for DIY Skincare workshops

Crafting with the ReCreators

Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 November

Dinsdale, Glenview and Chartwell Library

Kids can explore their creativity and learn about sustainable upcycling by transforming old CDs into native birds, crafting nature houses from paper clay, and making summer lanterns with upcycled materials.

See details for our ReCreators workshops