Peppa Pig Fun Day Out

Competition starts Monday 9 June

Last day to submit your entry: Sunday 6 July

Submit your entry to any of our library locations!

Colour in and be in the draw to win a Family Pass to Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out Live happening on Saturday 12 July at Claudelands Events Centre!

Bubbles of Time Pearson Collection Film Night

Thursday 12 June

Central Library

The Whakaputu/Archives & Special Collections team presents curated excerpts of footage taken in the 1950s-60s of life in Hamilton.

St Andrews Remembers

Tuesday 17 June

St Andrews Library

Do you have amazing stories about or memories of St Andrews? Do you have family archives you want to digitise?

Matariki

Various dates in May and June

Various Libraries

There's something for everyone this Matariki! Join one of our workshops to learn about the stars, maramataka, koikoi or Maaori instruments. We have t-shirt printing for all ages and fun challenges for tamariki to make their own Maaori tools, or just have a run around with a game of Kii-o-rahi.

St John Community Education

Monday 30 June, Tuesday 1 July

Dinsdale, St Andrews and Central Library

St John are coming to the libraries these holidays to teach tamariki about wellbeing and how to respond to emergencies.

Reading Buddies

Tuesday 1 July

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Does your child need some help with their reading? Are they new to reading in English or Te Reo Maaori? Let’s read to therapy dogs together to build their confidence!

Ukulele classes for kids

Fridays starting 16 May

Various libraries

Do you have a ukulele at home that is collecting dust? Does your child want to learn a new instrument? Come along and learn to play basic ukulele!

Hearing Health Check

Every third Wednesday of the month

Chartwell Library

Kent Spence, from Resonate Health, will be available to check the general health of your ears.

The Wellness Hour

Last Monday of the month

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

This is a FREE wellness class aiming to improve community health and well-being. Sessions are for adults of all fitness levels, especially those looking for a gentle introduction to exercise and wellness.

He Paataka Kaakano Seed Library

St Andrews Library

Free seeds for the community—take what you need and give what you can.