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Join our newest book club!
Introducing Chill & Chat: Books Galore at Glenview Library, the newest of our library book clubs.
From thrillers to romance and everything in between, we've got your literary fix covered. Bring your friends, make new ones, and let's chat up a storm about our latest book obsessions over a cuppa. See you there!
See Chill & Chat dates and times
Ngaa Papa Keemu - Board Game Collection
Discover hours of fun and enjoyment with our brand new collection of board games for grown-ups, available to reserve and borrow now!
More information about borrowing board games
Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest
The 10th annual Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest is once again taking place at Hamilton Central Library in 2024!
Building up to the Zinefest day on Saturday 15 June, we will have workshops each Thursday lead by different Zine makers and with different topics. Most workshops require registration so check them out and get in quick!
See Zinefest info and eventsHighlights
Job Seeker Support
Wednesdays, 5 June and 19 June.
Dinsdale Library
Learn to write a cover letter and CV, and get helpful interview tips.
Register for Job Seeker Support
Hearing Health Seminar – Resonate Health
Thursday 13 June
Chartwell Library
Come and learn how your hearing impacts your overall health with Kent Spence, from Resonate Health.
More information on Hearing Health Seminar
Chill & Chat: Books Galore
Twice a month, starting Thursday 6 June
Glenview Library
Hey there book lovers! Ready to dive into some awesome reads? Swing by our Chill & Chat: Books Galore sessions to get your literary fix covered.
Chill & Chat dates and times
Sew Smooth
Four weeks, from Wednesday 12 June
Te Kete Aronui
Sign up for our adult beginners’ sewing workshops and learn the basics of threading up a machine, sewing seams, using different stitches, and sewing simple projects.
Sew Smooth information and registration
Boost for Bowel 2024
Sunday 30 June
Central Library
We are teaming up with the Waikato National Bowel Screening Programme and River Riders to host Boost for Bowel 2024! All ages are welcome to bike with us from Hamilton Gardens to Hamilton Central Library, to bring awareness to bowel cancer. Or make your own way to the library and dive into the exciting activities we have planned after the ride!
Boost for Bowel information and registration
Fair Enough Artist Market
Next market: Saturday 29 June
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
Basic Raranga Workshop
Fourth Thursday of the month
Glenview Library
In collaboration with Neighbours Aotearoa, learn about harakeke and how to weave simple items while following tikanga. All ages welcome!
Raranga Workshop dates and times
ASB St John in Schools
Starting Monday 8 July
Interactive first aid and wellbeing activities with St John Community Education!
Register for ASB St John in Schools
Jewellery Making with The ReCreators
Monday 15 July
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
In this workshop, The ReCreators will teach kids how to make upcycled earrings for themselves or their parents.
Bath Bombs, Bath Salts & Body Scrubs with The ReCreators
Tuesday 16 July
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
The ReCreators will teach kids how to make bath bombs, bath salts and body scrubs using ingredients that you would find in your pantry.
Register for Bath Bombs
Come Craft With Us
Every Tuesday
Glenview Library
Glenview Library presents a new craft event for adults! This term we’ll be doing card-making. Come along to create cards for those special people in your life.
Come Craft With Us dates and times
Yarn 'n' Yack
Every Tuesday
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
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