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The popular Hamilton City Libraries calendar - 2021 'Then and Now' - is available from 1 October. Plus, take a look at the other limited-edition goodies we have available for purchase year-round!
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Kit Collection
Learn something new, dust off an existing skill, maybe even gain a new hobby or tackle a DIY project with our Kit Collections. Get ready to open up a world of possibilities!
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Click and Collect
Need some new books to read? Hamilton City Libraries are proud to offer a contactless book-borrowing service: Library Click and Collect.
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Do The Write Thing!
Mondays, from 9 November
Central Library
Adult Education
A practical workshop to help you write clearly and confidently in English. We will work with you so that you can make instant improvements to your writing in a cooperative and friendly atmosphere.
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Need Mending Done?
Every second Saturday, from 14 November
Central Library
Auaha events
Pop into Auaha and make use of our sewing equipment to mend your damaged clothing or other fabric items.
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Family Movie Night
Thursday, 3 December
Chartwell Library
Special Event
Join us for a fun family movie!
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Lego Club
Every second Monday, from 9 November
Central Library
Children's events
Fortnightly Lego Club will run until Christmas. At each session children will be given a challenge to complete – imagination and open-ended play improves literacy and language skills and aids a child’s development.
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Ministry of Magic: The Sleight Squad
Every second Monday, from 2 November
Central Library
Auaha events
Let's make some magic! Join The Sleight Squad every second Monday in Auaha at Central Library to practice and perform magic.
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Li'l STEAMers
Mondays, from 16 November
Chartwell Library
Children's events
Be creative - have fun while exploring with science, technology, arts and math... and a story to go with it!!!
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Meditation on Mondays
Mondays, from 16 November
Central Library
Special events
Drop in and join us for facilitated group meditation and mindfulness. Suitable for absolute beginners through to experienced meditators.
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Blokes Book Club
Wednesday 16 December
Central Library
Book Events
There’s a new book club in town! Share your thoughts with like-minded blokes on what you’ve been reading and hear about what others are enjoying.
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Youth Quiz Nights
Wednesday 2 December
Central Library
Children's Events
Get your team of 4-6 friends together and join Raise Up Hamilton in this monthly quiz for teens. It's free, light snack food and refreshments will be provided.
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English Confidence Club
Saturdays, from 14 November
Central Library
Adult education
Practice your English in this fun new social group! Meet new friends and build your confidence.
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The LAB
Wednesdays, from 14 October
Central Library
Children's events
Term 4 registrations now open! The LAB - Libraries mobile makerspace programme is an interactive programme for young people which engages them in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) and engenders a passion for learning.
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