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Become a Library Kaitiaki

We have an awesome line-up of workshops and events to introduce a lifelong love of libraries and books. Whether you're looking for free school holiday activities for the kids or a creative or educational workshop for yourself, nau mai haere mai ki Te Ohomauri o Kirikiriroa.

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Hamilton Pride Month 2026

Check out the Pride events we're hosting this April and some LQBTQ+ suggested reads!

See Pride Events and Suggested Reads

NEW Library app!

Our new Library app offers a more accessible and engaging experience, with enhanced book lists, stronger visibility of our digital library, easy access to our What’s On calendar, and clearer information about library services.

More info and downloading instructions

Highlights

Hamilton Pride Month 2026

Month of April

Various Libraries

Celebrate what makes you unique with events across the Hamilton City Libraries!

More info on Pride events and workshops

Hillcrest at the Gardens Treasure Hunt

7 April to 18 April during Hillcrest open hours

Hillcrest Library at Hamilton Gardens

Pick your favourite day to visit Hillcrest Library at Hamilton Gardens where you will be given an answer sheet and a map to explore the free areas of Hamilton Gardens and follow the path to our treasure!

See Treasure Hunt Details

Sew Sessions – Pockets and Scrunchies

14 - 23 April

Chartwell and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

If you’re a beginner to sewing machines or already know what you’re doing, join us for some sewing workshops!

See Sew Sessions Details

A Night of Wit, Wonder and Movie Fun!

Thursday 16 April

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Join us at Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library for a family movie night inspired by one of the most cherished children’s books of all time. Popcorn will be provided!

See Movie Night Details

Intro to Blender 3D Modelling

Weekly on Tuesdays from 28 April

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Learn the fundamentals of 3D modelling and gain the confidence to create your own designs for 3D printing and creative projects.

See Intro to Blender details

Intro to 3D Sculpting with SculptGL

Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 29 April

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

These hands-on workshops introduce 3D sculpting using SculptGL; a simple, browser-based tool that lets you shape digital models, much like working with clay.

See Intro to Sculpting details

Create Your Own Website

Weekly on Sundays from 3 May

Central Library - Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa

Join this user-friendly introduction to the basics of HTML, CSS and JavaScript and learn to build your first website.

See Create Your Own Website details

Sculpting Legends: Make Your Own Articulated Taniwha

Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 6 May

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Learn the fundamentals of digital sculpting using SculptGL, and how to prepare your models for 3D printing.

See Sculpting Legends details

Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest 2026

Various dates in May 2026

Various Locations

The annual Kirikiriroa Hamilton Zinefest is once again taking place at Hamilton Central Library. Building up to Zinefest we will have workshops lead by different Zine makers and with different topics.

See Zinefest events and workshops

Library Uke Club

Weekly on various days from 6 May to 20 June

Central, Dinsdale and Chartwell Libraries

The Library Uke Club is back by popular demand, now also with a class for adult beginners! Check out the timetable at the link below.

See Library Uke Club classes

Kirikiriroa Open Mic

Second and Last Thursday of the month starting 26 February

Central Library and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Kirikiriroa Open Mic is back for 2026! Whether you’re a seasoned pro, performing for the first time, or just keen to watch some local talent, this event is for you!

See Kirirkiriroa Open Mic details