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Introducing the Memory Care Collection

This month we're launching Poipoi Mahara - Memory Care Collection to support carers and persons experiencing cognitive decline, most commonly known as dementia.

More information about Memory Care Collection

New Exhibition: Transport in Hamilton

Our newest exhibition is 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.

Exhibition information

Hamilton Pride Month 2024

Celebrate Hamilton Pride Month this April with events at all our libraries!

Check out the schedule

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Easter Movie Night

Easter Movie Night

Thursday 28 March

Chartwell Library

Join us at Chartwell Library for an Easter movie night - popcorn provided!

Easter Movie information
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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
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ASB St John in Schools

Monday 15 April, Central Library

Tuesday 16 April, Hillcrest Library

Thursday 18 April, Glenview Library

This programme of interactive first aid and wellbeing activities from St John Community Education is back for the April school holidays! Young people aged 3-7 or 8+ will develop the skills and knowledge to respond in an emergency and keep themselves and others safe.

Register for ASB St John in Schools
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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
Mandarin Storytime

Mandarin Storytelling

Monthly, starting Sunday 18 February

Alternates between Chartwell Library and Te Kete Aronui

A free Mandarin-language storytelling and activity session for children of all ages and their families.

Mandarin Storytelling dates and locations
Rainbow Sharing Time

Hamilton Pride Month

April 2024

Celebrate Hamilton Pride Month this April with events at all our libraries! Join us for movie nights, or get creative and make your own pride clothing and pins.

See Pride Month events
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Fair Enough Artist Market

Next market: Saturday 27 April

Central Library

Meet the makers and fill your kete with art; while supporting Maaori and local artists from around Waikato!

See all Artist Market dates and times