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Covid-19 Update
The safety and wellbeing of our community and staff is our number one priority. We are closely monitoring the advice from the Government and Ministry of Health and will be updating our website and social media platforms as new information becomes available.
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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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Build a model city of the future 2040
Thursday 23 July - Thursday 24 September
Central Library
Children's events
Come build a city! You get to decide what the city looks like and how we live in it. This will include simple circuitry, coding, and other STEM activities. Are you up for the challenge?
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The LAB
Term 3 begins Wednesday 22 July
Central Library
Children's events
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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Cosplay and Quiz Night
Friday 25th September
Central Library
Special events
Celebrate Comic Book Month - dress up and show off your pop-culture knowledge!
Open to teens and adults.
Spooky School Holiday Fun
Starts Wednesday 29 September
All Libraries
Children's Events
Join us this school holidays for some spine-tingling fun as we celebrate the spooky season!
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LEGO Mindstorm robot workshop term three
Tuesday 21 July - Tuesday 22 September
Central Library
Auaha events
Learn how to build and code a LEGO Mindstorm robot over 10 sessions in Auaha
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Youth Quiz Nights
Wednesday 7 October
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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Blokes Book Club
Wednesday 14 October
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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TronBots
Term 3 begins Friday 24 July
Central Library
Auaha Event
Hamilton now has its very own combat robotics club: TronBots. Join us on Fridays during term 3 in Auaha – Central Library.
Turn up, imagine, build, and battle. Your exclusive set of parts is waiting for you. Enjoy working with new materials and equipment.
Monstrous Movie Night
Thursday 8 October
Chartwell Library
Children's Events
Fly in for a free freaky night at the flicks – Chartwell Library style! Popcorn provided.
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