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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

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

Beamafilm

Beamafilm is a fantastic video streaming service that offers a wonderful selection of local and international movies, documentaries, foreign films, and TV series. Plus, they have a special collection just for families and kids, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Browse films and documentaries

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!

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

Cenral, Dinsdale, and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

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

See Code Creators - Develop course details

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