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E Kore Au E Ngaro - Researching Whakapapa
This is your opportunity to learn from experts who have cultivated their unique skills connecting them to their whakapapa. Organised into workshops and a panel, these experts will share the toolkits and experiences they have developed to assist guests on their journey of discovering their own whakapapa.
More information on Reasearching Whakapapa
Hamilton Pride Month 2025
Check out fun activities happening in April at our libraries for Hamilton Pride Month 2025.
More info on activities
Kirikiriroa Zinefest 2025
Attend our main event to browse the stalls or have a go at a workshop and make your own zine!
See our 2025 Zinefest eventsHighlights
Hamilton Pride Month
Starts Tuesday 1 April
Celebrate Hamilton Pride Month this April with events at all our libraries!
More info on Pride Month workshops
Earth Aroha - School holiday fun!
Monday 14 April - Sunday 27 April
All Libraries
Have fun learning about and taking care of the earth this school holidays. Come to our cozy movie nights, plant and grow seeds, paint beautiful land and seascapes, and learn creative upcycling by sewing, collage and more!
More information on Earth Aroha School Holidays
He Paataka Kaakano Seed Library
Starts Monday 14 April
St Andrews Library
Free seeds for the community—take what you need and give what you can.
More information on Seed Library
Interactive Movie Night
Thursday 17 April - Chartwell Library
Thursday 24 April - Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library
Join us for some seed planting and a movie screening to celebrate our beautiful planet.
More info on movie nights
Crafting Chess Pieces with Blender
Mondays starting 28 April
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Join our 8-week Blender workshop tailored for complete beginners and hobbyists. This course will teach you the skills you need to give your ideas physical form.
See course details for Chess 3D modelling
STEM Classes
Starting Tuesday 29 April
Glenview and Hillcrest Libraries
Join us for engaging STEM classes, where creativity meets problem-solving!
More info on STEM Classes
Level Up: Intro to 2D Game Design with Godot Engine
Starting Friday 2 May
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Join our 8-week Godot Game Design Course, perfect for complete beginners!
More info on Godot game design classes
Sustainability Workshops
Starting Monday 5 May
St Andrews Library
Activities offered include making your own reusable bag, building a wind turbine model, and composting in a bottle.
Register for Sustainability Workshops
E Kore Au E Ngaro - Researching Whakapapa
Saturday 10 May
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Libray
This is your opportunity to learn from experts who have cultivated their unique skill sets that connect them to their whakapapa.
More info Researching Whakapapa
Aromatherapy Workshop
Sunday 11 May
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Join our Aromatherapy workshop and discover the Hand Aromatouch Technique along with the power of essential oils.
See Aromatherapy workshop details
Chess: Beginner to Tactician
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday 6 May
Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library
This weekly course will start with absolute basics, but by the end you will be spotting checkmates, identifying pins and thinking like a pro!
Learn more about Chess: Beginner to Tactician
Te Reo Tupu - Te Reo Maaori for Beginners
Wednesdays at Hillcrest Library, starting 7 May
Saturdays at Dinsdale Library, starting 10 May
Over seven weeks, learn the basics of te reo to understand and speak confidently at ANY given space. Registrations for Term 2 are open now!
Register for Te Reo Tupu
Kirikiriroa Zinefest 2025
Thursday 8 May - Saturday 17 May
Central Library, Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library and St Andrews Library
Attend our main event to browse the stalls or have a go at a workshop and make your own zine!
See our Zinefest eventsSuggested reads
