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Bodies Among the Books - Mystery in the Library
The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Hamilton Libraries, invites booklovers to a fascinating evening of criminally good conversation featuring five talented Kiwi storytellers. This is a free event with tea and coffee provided, no registration is required!
More information on Bodies Among the Books
New Zealand Music Month
Check out the exciting workshops taking place in May at our libraries for New Zealand Music Month 2025.
More info on activities
Matariki
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.
See our 2025 Matariki eventsHighlights
National Simultaneous Storytime 2025
Wednesday 21 May
All libraries
Join us for this special Storytime session, during which we will read simultaneously with librarians, teachers, and caregivers from New Zealand, Australia, and around the world.
See Simultaneous Storytime details
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.
More information on Pearson Collection Film Night
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?
More information on St Andrews Remembers
The Wellness Hour
Last Monday of the Month starting May
Common Ground Gym
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.
See The Wellness Hour details and registration
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.
See our 2025 Matariki events
Crafting Chess Pieces with Blender
Mondays starting 28 April
Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library
Join our 7-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
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
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!
See ukulele class times and locations
He Paataka Kaakano Seed Library
St Andrews Library
Free seeds for the community—take what you need and give what you can.
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