Central Library in Garden Place Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa is the community library for the inner city and nearby suburbs, but is also the hub with larger lending collections than the outer suburban libraries. It holds specialist and research collections such as Heritage, overseas newspapers, world languages, music scores and Stack.
According to our traditional accounts, the original name for the hill that once extended through Garden Place was known to Ngaati Wairere as Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa (the smooth belly of Kirikiriroa). This hill was famed in pre-European times for its gardens and cultivations along its eastern and northern slopes.
Services available
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Free internet (20+ PCs available) and free Wi-Fi.
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Colour photocopying and printing available.
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Kootuitui community and events space.
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Self-check issues and after-hours returns.
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Community and study rooms.
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Archives and historic photos.
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Local history and genealogy research.
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Justice of the Peace (JP).
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Look up BUSIT Services.
Hours
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Monday |
9.30am - 8pm* |
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Tuesday |
9.30am - 8pm* |
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Wednesday |
9.30am - 8pm* |
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Thursday |
9.30am - 8pm* |
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Friday |
9.30am - 8pm* |
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Saturday |
9am - 4pm |
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Sunday |
12pm - 3.30pm |
*Level 3 of the Central Library (Heritage) is closed from 5pm on weekdays. A Heritage Librarian is available between 5pm - 8pm to assist with queries and resource requests, which can be made from Level 1.
Contact
07 838 6824
hamiltoncitylibraries@hcc.govt.nz
9 Garden Place, CBD
Library Team Leader: Christina Barns