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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
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 scheduleHighlights
ASB St John in Schools
Tuesday 23 April, Glenview Library
Wednesday 24 April, Central 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
Soaring in the Blue Sky
Sunday 28 April
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Come and test your skills on an aircraft simulator to safely take off and land a model plane!
Register for Soaring in the blue sky
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
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
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
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
Art Club
Starting Tuesday 14 May
Online and Central Library
Term 2 registration is now open! Join our Art Club and create your own piece of art. Absolute beginners are welcome!
Classes will be held online and in person.
Young Artists
Starting Wednesday 15 May
Central Library
Term 2 registrations are now open! Join our seven-week Young Artists programme and create your own piece of art! Suitable for 10-15 year olds.
Register for Term 2
My Craft
Starting Monday 20 May
Chartwell, Dinsdale and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library
Registration for Term 2 is now open! Join our seven-week My Craft programme for kids and have fun making your crafts! All materials are provided.
Register now