Download and use the free Hamilton City Libraries app on Apple and Android devices. It is filled with useful features:

  • Check your account and manage checkouts, holds and renewals.

  • Search the library catalogue and place holds on your favourite items.  

  • Link and manage multiple library cards. 

  • Use your phone as your library card when borrowing items.

  • Scan the ISBN barcode on a book to see if the library has a copy. 

  • See locations and opening hours of all our libraries, and find your nearest library.

  • Connect with us via email, social media, phone and more.

Some of our new, added-on features:

  • Check out our digital library resources for learning, research, and entertainment.

  • Create book lists for your reading goals. 

  • Track your reading with a built-in reading tracker to achieve reading goals, monitor progress, and build a consistent reading habit.

  • Access the What's On calendar, Our Blog, and learn more about our library services via the app. 

The Hamilton City Libraries app is available on both Android and iOS devices. Simply find the Google Play store or App Store on your device and search for 'Hamilton City Libraries'. 

You can rearrange the order of the items on the app home screen. Tap on the three short lines, then tap on 'Preferences'. Select and drag the double lines to rearrange the order of the icons. 

You can also change the layout of the app Homepage. Simply tap where it says 'Flow' and choose between 'Flow' or 'Scroll' style. 

Library app customisation.

If you forget your library card at home, don't worry! You have your library card in your pocket through the Hamilton City Libraries app.

When you sign in using the app, you have access to the digital version of your library card at the bottom of the screen. If you tap on 'My Barcode' your library card will appear on the screen. The brightness of your phone may increase to make the scanning process easier when borrowing books on the self-checkout machines.

You can also show the digital library card to any of our customer service representatives if you need any assistance. 

You can link all family members' library cards to one app!

Tap on the three short lines, then tap on 'Linked Accounts'. Next, tap on '+Add' and enter the library card details of your family member. You will have to repeat these steps for each family member. 

Linking family members' accounts to your library app.

If you are having issues with the app, please contact the Matihiko/Digital Services Team with a description of the issues and we'll do what we can to help.