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Lunar New Year 2025

Check out fun activities happening at our libraries for Year of the Snake. 

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Book Clubs

Our Book Clubs are back again for 2025. Chat with other like-minded readers about what they are reading and discover new books to add to your reading list. 

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Beamafilm

There's so much to explore on Beamafilm this summer! You will never get bored with a selection of full-length movies, documentaries and TV series with no ads, to cater to everyone's taste. 

More info on Beamafilm

Highlights

Code Creators

Code Creators

Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays - starting from 10 February

Dinsdale Library, Central Library, Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library, or Hillcrest Library

Come join us at your local library to start coding your very own playable game! Learn scratch-based coding for the very first time or continue growing your skills with help from our library staff in this 9-week workshop for 8-12 year olds.

Register for Code Creators
Cutting Edge Graphics

Cutting Edge Graphics

Starts Thursday 13 February

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Over the course of six sessions this class will help you to create and use vector graphics for such tasks as preparing for vinyl cutting, paper and card cutting, creating festive decorations, and even basic 3D printing!

More information and registration for Cutting Edge Graphics
My Craft

My Craft

Mondays at Chartwell Library, starting 3 February

Mondays at Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library, starting 10 February

Wednesdays at Dinsdale Library, starting 5 February

Are you 6 to 9 years old and interested in handicrafts? Do you love bright colours and the magic of creativity? Join our My Craft programme for kids and have fun making your crafts!

Register for My Craft
Te Reo Tupu

Te Reo Tupu - Te Reo Maaori for Beginners

Wednesdays at Hillcrest Library, starting 19 February

Saturdays at Dinsdale Library, starting 22 February

Over eight weeks, learn the basics of te reo to understand and speak confidently at ANY given space. Registrations for Term 1 are open now!

Register for Te Reo Tupu
Bridge tile

Bridge Demonstration

Saturday 1 March

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Come along to see how it’s done by Hamilton Bridge Club and learn how to play Mini-Bridge if you are up for the challenge!

More info on Bridge Demonstration
Sea Week Movie Night

Sea Week Movie Night

Thursday 6 March

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Join us for a fun movie screen that’s sea-related. Keep your eye out for a Kraken, and enjoy some popcorn with us!

Register your family for Movie Night