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International Women's Day 2025

Check out fun activities happening in March at our libraries for International Women's Day.

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Book Clubs

Our Book Clubs are back again for 2025. Chat with other like-minded readers about what they are reading and discover new books to add to your reading list.

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Beamafilm

There's so much to explore on Beamafilm this summer! You will never get bored with a selection of full-length movies, documentaries and TV series with no ads, to cater to everyone's taste.

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Highlights

Hamilton at Play

Wednesday 12 Febraury - Tuesday 18 March

Central Library

What did people do for entertainment before the days of the Internet, iPads, dating sites, hot air balloon festivals and reality TV shows? Find out at our new Ngaa Koorero Tuku Iho/Heritage and Archives Exhibition.

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Cutting Edge Graphics

Starts Thursday 13 February

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Over the course of six sessions this class will help you to create and use vector graphics for such tasks as preparing for vinyl cutting, paper and card cutting, creating festive decorations, and even basic 3D printing!

More information and registration for Cutting Edge Graphics

Plunket: Babies in the Library!

Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays

Dinsdale, Glenview and Hillcrest Libraries

Join Plunket for an hour of entertainment at the library! Parents with babies aged 6 months and under are all invited.

Origami Workshop

Sunday 23 February

Central Library

Join our monthly origami workshops. Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.

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My Craft

Mondays at Chartwell Library, starting 3 February

Mondays at Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library, starting 10 February

Wednesdays at Dinsdale Library, starting 5 February

Are you 6 to 9 years old and interested in handicrafts? Do you love bright colours and the magic of creativity? Join our My Craft programme for kids and have fun making your crafts!

Te Reo Tupu - Te Reo Maaori for Beginners

Wednesdays at Hillcrest Library, starting 19 February

Saturdays at Dinsdale Library, starting 22 February

Over eight weeks, learn the basics of te reo to understand and speak confidently at ANY given space. Registrations for Term 1 are open now!

Bridge Demonstration

Saturday 1 March

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Come along to see how it’s done by Hamilton Bridge Club and learn how to play Mini-Bridge if you are up for the challenge!

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Sea Week Movie Night

Thursday 6 March

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Join us for a fun movie screen that’s sea-related. Keep your eye out for a Kraken, and enjoy some popcorn with us!

Genealogy Mini Expo

Saturday 15 March

Central Library

Join us to explore digital family tree programmes and resources available at Hamilton City Libraries. Members of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Hamilton Branch and the Family Search Centre will be on hand for drop-in research assistance.

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