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Data Migration
We are making changes to the system Hamilton City Libraries uses for our library catalogue, customer records, and various other library services. Please refer to the FAQs for information about the data migration and its effects on our library services.
FAQs about data migration
Live Panel: Transport in Hamilton
Join us on the evening of Thursday 16 May as four esteemed panellists discuss the past, present and future of transport in Hamilton.
This panel relates to our exhibition now on display on Level 3 of Central Library. Come and learn about the history of transport in Hamilton from the river, to walking tracks, trains, buses, and motorcars, until the end of May.
Panel information
Storytime with Opus Orchestra
Opus Orchestra Storytime is excited to bring a special concert series to Hamilton City Libraries, designed with the littlest music enthusiasts and their families in mind. Offering a series of lively and engaging performances that are perfect for toddlers and young children, you can expect to dive into a world of musical adventure with their Pocket Orchestra!
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May the Fourth Virtual Reality
Drop in on Tuesday 30 April 3.30pm - 5pm
Glenview Library
Play two Star Wars-inspired games on our Virtual Reality (VR) headsets!
More information on May the Fourth VR drop-in
May the Fourth
Saturday 4 May
Central Library and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library
Come and join us for Rebel Training and Lego building!
More info on May the Fourth Day
Fun and Games
Every Monday
Hillcrest Library
Come and play games at Hillcrest Library! We have all sorts of games: card games, board games, dice games, sneaky games, tricky games, and laugh-out-loud games!
Fun and Games dates and times
Yarn 'n' Yack
Tuesdays from 5 March
Hillcrest Library
Join us for a cozy crafternoon! Bring your knitting, crochet or stitching project, and enjoy the company of fellow craft enthusiasts. Share skills, ideas and make new friends over a cuppa. All are welcome to this free event.
Yarn 'n' Yack dates and times
Fair Enough Artist Market
Next market: Saturday 25 May
Central Library
Meet the makers and fill your kete with art; while supporting Maaori and local artists from around Waikato!
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Sew Smooth
Four weeks, from Wednesday 8 May
Te Kete Aronui
Sign up for our adult beginners’ sewing workshops and learn the basics of threading up a machine, sewing seams, using different stitches, and sewing simple projects.
Sew Smooth information and registration