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Central Library will open at 10:30am on 29 August 2026, 12 September 2026, and 19 September 2026.

What's On

Exhibition Aug - Oct
Heritage, Archives, and Genealogy events Youth and Teens Adults

Chapters: A Life of Bookstores exhibition

Central Library

Explore the stories behind Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s iconic bookstores, past and present, in our latest exhibition.

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It's free! 28 Jul - 1 Sept
Creativity Life Skills Adults

Crochet for Beginners

Dinsdale Library

Over 6 weeks, we will take you through the skills you need to get started, from slip knots to working in the round.

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It's free! Weekly sessions
Creativity Recreational events Adults

Yarn 'n' Yack

Multiple locations

Bring your knitting, crochet or stitching project, and enjoy the company of fellow craft enthusiasts.

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It's free! 28 July - 22 September
Technology Recreational events Children

Code Creators – Activate

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Through this 9-week course 9 to 12 year olds will learn step-by-step how to create their characters, enemies, collectable items, different levels and more!

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It's free!
Recreational events Children

Dinsdale Library Kids Club

Dinsdale Library

Get ready for fun every Tuesday at Dinsdale Library’s Kids Club! Kids club runs during term-time only and is for children 5 and older.

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It's free! 28 July - 8 September
Creativity Recreational events Children Youth and Teens

Pixel Perfect

Central Library

From tiny sprites to big masterpieces, learn how to bring your ideas to life in our Pixel Perfect workshops.

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It's free!
Creativity Technology Life Skills Adults

Sew Smooth: Beginners Sewing Machine Course

Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library

Over six classes, you will learn the basics of threading up a machine, sewing seams, using different stitches, and sewing simple projects. No experience is needed, and all materials are provided.

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It's free!
Community Services Adults

Hearing Health Check

Chartwell Library

Kent Spence from Resonate Health will be available at Chartwell Library every month to check your ears' general health.

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It's free!
Life Skills Adults

From Seed To Sprout

St Andrews Library

Join us for our monthly gardening talk, where passionate plant enthusiasts gather to share insights and tips on cultivating a thriving garden.

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It's free!
Recreational events Literature events Preschoolers

Storytime Puaawai

Multiple locations

Storytime is a fun-filled preschool programme tailored specifically for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.

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It's free!
Recreational events Preschoolers

Wriggle & Rhyme

Multiple locations

Wriggle & Rhyme is a relaxed, fun group where you and your baby or toddler can enjoy music and movement together.

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It's free!
Recreational events Life Skills Children Adults

Library Uke Club

Multiple locations

In the Library Uke Club you will learn how to play the ukulele and perform a repertoire of songs. We have classes for adults and kids.

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