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The popular Hamilton City Libraries calendar - 2021 'Then and Now' - is now available. Plus, take a look at the other limited-edition goodies we have available for purchase year-round!
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Summer Reading Programme
Our annual Summer Reading Programme for 5-12 year olds is back! Simply call in to your local library and pick up a Summer Reading Programme activity book - then start reading!
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Click and Collect
Need some new books to read? Hamilton City Libraries are proud to offer a contactless book-borrowing service: Library Click and Collect.
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Summer Reading Programme
14 December - 28 January
All Libraries
Summer Reading Programme
Our 2020/21 Summer Reading Programme, The Great New Zealand Tiki Tour, is a free programme to keep children reading over the summer holidays, and registrations are open now!
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Origami Workshop
Friday 15 January
Central Library
Workshop
Free workshop to learn something new!
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Sensory Storytime
Sunday 31 January
Central Library
Children's events
Join us for a summer multi-sensory adventure!
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Lego Club
Every Monday
Central Library
Children's events
Come build with us! At each session children will be given a challenge to complete – imagination and open-ended play improves literacy and language skills and aids a child’s development.
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Need Mending Done?
Every second Saturday
Central Library
Auaha events
Pop into Auaha and make use of our sewing equipment to mend your damaged clothing or other fabric items.
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Movie Mornings
Every Friday
Central Library
Drop in and join us for a free fun film screening in the PS4 lounge area! All welcome.
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Justice of the Peace
Every Monday and Friday
Central Library
Special events
Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at the Central Library every Monday and Friday from 12 - 2pm.
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Free Computer Help
Adult education
One-on-one computer help sessions are available - contact us to book now.
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Russian Language and Culture for Beginners
Every Monday
Central Library
Adult education
Come along and spend an hour each Monday learning about the language and culture of Russia.
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Li'l STEAMers
Mondays from 15 February
Chartwell Library
Children's events
Come and get creative while exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths with a story for ages 4-7! Term 1 registrations now open.
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