My Account
View what's on loan and return dates
Membership
Membership information What you'll need to join
Locations
View library locations and opening hours
Browse
Browse our collections from our online catalogue
Explore
The BiblioFiles
Delve into our collections and discover your next read with our new blog, The BiblioFiles, featuring curated lists and suggestions from our staff.
Read more
Archives in the Community
The Whakaputu/Archives and Special Collections of Hamilton City Libraries is coming to a library branch near you!
Read more
New - Taiohi Takiwaa - Teen Space
We have launched Taiohi Takiwaa, an exclusive section on our website just for teens! Connect and discover what Hamilton City Libraries have on offer for teens. We've got reading recommendations, study help, and many other fun and useful resources available for you.
Read moreEvent highlights
Heritage Talk: Whakapapa and Maaori Land Court Minute Books
Thursday 24 June
Central Library
Heritage events
Join Rangahau Research Librarian Manukau Lewis on Level 3 of the Central Library for a session on using the Maaori Land Court Minute books to trace your tuupuna and their land holdings.
Read more
Matariki in the City
Saturday 26 June
Central Library
Special events
Join the Matariki ki Waikato team to celebrate Matariki with Hamilton City. This is a family-friendly, fun, free event with Maaori games, storytellers, live entertainment and more.
Read more
Origami Workshop
Saturday 26 June
Central Library
Workshop
Free workshop - join us on level 1 of Central Library and learn something new! All are welcome. This month's theme is Matariki Stars.
Read more
Learn New Zealand Sign Language
Every Friday
Central Library
Adult Education
Come and learn New Zealand’s official language for the Deaf Community with free classes.
Read more
Justice of the Peace
Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays
Central and Glenview Library
Justice of the Peace (JP) services will now be available at Glenview Library too! Starting Saturday 12 June.
Read more
Learn to Play Chess
Every Thursday starting 6 May
Central Library
Children's events
Do you want to be the next Grandmaster of Chess? Or perhaps the next Beth Harmon from the Queen’s Gambit? Then join us for our Learn to Play Chess classes, for kids aged 8-13.
Read more