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Kit Collection
Think of all the things you could do if you only had a telescope, Go Pro or a sewing machine. The Kit Collection is all about taking the time to learn something new or to dust off an existing skill or maybe even gain a new hobby.
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Genealogy Workshop
Saturday 29 August 2020
Central Library
Genealogy
Looking to start your family history? Join us for a four hour workshop where we will provide tips and guidance on how to get started.
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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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Youth Quiz Nights
Wednesday 5 August
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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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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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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Rainbow Storytime
Friday 28 August
Central Library
Special events
Come with your kids to read books about being kind, play some fun games and meet some fabulous drag queens with plenty of colours and glitter!
Later, Erika and CoCo will hold a Living Library to answer questions from adults and teens about being LGBT+, being allies and of course DRAG!
Wriggle & Rhyme
Term 3 starts Tuesday 21 July
All libraries
Preschooler events
Wriggle & Rhyme classes combine singing, movement and rhythm, in a way that will delight and stimulate your child.
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Storytime
Term 3 starts Wednesday 22 July
All libraries
Preschooler events
Storytime is a fun-filled preschool programme tailored specifically for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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Sensory Storytime
Sunday 30 August
Central Library
Children's events
Join us for a very special storytime where we go on a multisensory journey together! Have a go with our sensory toys, and explore your imagination and senses with an engaging dinosaur story.
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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.
Blokes Book Club
Thursday 13 August
Central Library
Special 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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Teen Book Club
Thursday 27 August
Central Library
Children's events
Got an appetite for books? And pizza? Come along to our Teen Book Club and check out what's new in our Young Adult Collection.
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Genealogy volunteers
Every Thursday
Central Library
Genealogy
Would you like help researching your family history? The Hamilton Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists are available each week at Central Library.
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Rainbow Movie Nights
From Tuesday 1 September
Central Library
Rainbow Events
Join us in celebrating Hamilton Pride Week 2020 with free screenings of Rainbow films!
Films will be screened each weeknight of Pride Week in the Kathleen Glenn room on Level 2 of the Central Library.