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Community Impact Survey
The Public Libraries New Zealand (PLNZ) community impacts survey is your chance to share what you value most about the services your library offers. The survey is open to anyone in New Zealand - please make your voice heard now, and share it with friends and family too (even if they don't use the library).
Community Impact Survey
Summer Reading Programme 2024-25
Our Summer Reading Programme is packed with heaps of things to make this summer the best ever! Read books, complete activities, and attend events throughout the summer at all our libraries and be in to win fabulous prizes.
More information on SRP
Summer Reading Programmes for adults and teens
We have fun summer reading challenges for all ages through Beanstack. Join the challenge for a chance to win amazing prizes!
More information on BeanstackHighlights
Digital Literature and Online Safety for Parents and Caregivers
Saturday 30 November
Te Kete Aronui
Join us for a series of engaging workshops tailored to parents and caregivers, and empower yourself to create a secure digital environment for your whaanau.
Register for parents' workshop
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Monday 9 December - Sunday 15 December
Central Library - Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa
Don't miss out on the last book sale of 2024, brought to you by Friends of the Library.
More information on FOL Book Sale
Mindful Making Mondays
Mondays through November and December
Various Libraries
The Re-Creators are coming to a library near you with different creative upcycling workshops. Learn printmaking, how to make a wood feather or star, how to weave on a circular record loom and more!
See Mindful Making Mondays workshop info
Fair Enough Mākete Kirihimete
Sunday 1 December
Central Library
Fair Enough’s Mākete Kirihimete is on again for 2024! Join us to celebrate Waikato’s mahi toi, local artists, live music, and kapa haka.
Pīpī Paopao Storytime
Tuesday 3 December - Wednesday 11 December
All Libraries
Pīpī Paopao is returning to Hamilton City Libraries by popular demand! Join us for reo Maaori reading, singing, and playing in these storytime sessions with author Dr Raukura Roa.
View dates and times for Pīpī Paopao Storytimes