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Winter Reading Programme
Our Winter Reading Programme is back and this year we're getting our Game On!
The programme opens from Monday 4 July.
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2 years on
This exhibition starting on Friday 6 May, will feature photographs from our 2020 Lockdown Photography contest. The exhibition will remind people how everyone is connected and went through lockdowns together, no one was exempt.
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Hamilton City Libraries app
Download and use the free Hamilton City Libraries app on Apple and Android devices. Use the app to search the catalogue, renew your books, place holds and much more!
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Art Club
Online, starts Tuesday 3 May
Central Library, starts Thursday 5 May
Join our Art Club and create your own piece of art! Absolute beginners welcome!
Learn more about Art Club
Auaha Creatorspace Grand Opening
Saturday 2 July
Central Library
Join us for a shared kai as we officially OPEN our new creative space at Central Library. Meet some legendary local artists like Craig & Rachel (Kiddie) McClure, Pounamu Wharekawa, and Oliver Stewart, and help us warm this new space!
More information about the opening
Destination: Germany
Starts Wednesday 18 May
Central Library
Do you like discovering new places and cultures? Join our virtual journey with the Destination: Germany programme and learn about famous sites, traditions, and culture of Germany, as well as some German words and expressions!
Read more and register for Destination: Germany
CodeLAB
Starts Thursday 19 May
Central Library
CodeLAB is an interactive programme for teens interested in learning how to code basic programs.
Learn about CodeLAB
Municipal Pools Oral History Project
Hamilton City Libraries are running an Oral History Project specifically on the Municipal Pools. We are wanting to record your memories so that they will be preserved as part of our city’s history. If you or someone you know would like to share your story or memory and be a part of this project, please complete the online form.
More information about the Municipal Pools Oral History Project
Matariki at Hamilton City Libraries
Starting Saturday 4 June
We are celebrating Matariki at Hamilton City Libraries and Te Whare o Te Ata – Fairfield Community House. We will be holding activities and programmes around the 7 stars of Matariki recognised in Te Paki o Matariki (Waikato Tainui narrative of Matariki).
Learn more about Matariki events
Home Décor
Starts Thursday 19 May
Central Library
Workshop
Are you creative and interested in handicraft? Do you like to recycle and reuse materials? Do you want to know how to make handmade accessories which make your home cosy and atmospheric? Join our Home Décor Programme and create your unique home decorations!
Read more and register for Home Décor
July School Holidays
Starting Saturday 9 July
All Libraries
We've got a packed schedule for the school holidays! Come and make games, come and play games. We're doing everything from board games to role-playing games!
See all school holiday activities
Staff Storytime
Online
While we're unable to hold Storytime Puaawai, you can watch our staff read some of their favourite stories online.
See staff storytime videos