Kids in the City COMPETITION

Attending a children's event at Garden Place this December? You can go in the draw to win a family pass to GLOtron! Just tell the librarians at Central Library which event you atteneded by 21 December.

Kids in the City Competition Details

He Toi Whakaari o Kirikiriroa - Variety Acts of Hamilton EXHIBITION

Visit Level 3 of Central Library from 17 November until February 2026 and discover the love Kirikiriroa has had for performance through the decades.

He Toi Whakaari o Kirikiriroa Exhibition details

Love Your Summer, Share Your Summer! COMPETITION

From Nov 2025 to 31 Jan 2026, snap a photo, write a story, or draw a picture that captures your favourite moment this summer in Kirikiriroa. $100 Whitcoulls vouchers to be won! All entries will be added to our Archives and Special Collections, preserving your summer memories for future generations.

Love Your Summer Competition Details

Featured Programmes and Events

Get Hooked

Get Hooked! Introduction to Crochet

Thursdays

Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Over 6 weeks we will take you through all of the skills you need to get started with crochet, from slip knots to working in the round. You’ll apply your skills making a Granny Square Bag with Flower feature and try basic Amigurumi. Already know some basic stitches? We have intermediate classes too!

Learn more about our crochet classes
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Grief Cafe

Weekly on Mondays

Glenview Library

This peer support group is designed to provide a safe space to normalise conversations surrounding the various emotions and challenges that accompany loss. It allows participants to express their feelings without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.

See Grief Cafe details
knitting

Knit Together

Fortnightly on Wednesdays

St Andrews Library

The perfect get together for all knitters and crafters. Drop in with your current knitting or craft project for an informal "Knit Together". Tea and coffee provided so come along to create and have a cuppa on us.

Knit Together dates and times
TKA Book Club

Book Clubs

Various Dates

Various Libraries

Want to meet other readers and chat about all things books? Join one of the regular book club meetings at Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna, Hillcrest, Glenview, and St Andrews Libraries.

See our book clubs
JP Services

Justice of the Peace

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Central Library

Tuesdays at Te Kete Aronui - Rototuna Library

Saturdays at Glenview Library

Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available each week for witnessing signatures, completing declarations, certifying documents, and more.
Please check dates and times as JPs will take a break over the holiday period.

More about JP services
Device Advice

Free Smartphone Help

Various Dates

Various Libraries

Got a new smartphone? Need some help to use it? One of our free classes might be just what you’re looking for. Attend any or all!

Register for a Smartphones for Seniors session
Games Night NEW

Games Night

Every Thursday

Central Library and Chartwell Library

A night for board game fans to come together and play! Many board games are available but feel free to bring your own.

More information about Games Night

Events by Category

Preschooler events

Preschooler events

Children's events

Children's events

Youth and teen events

Youth and Teen events

Adults' events

Adults' Events

Technology

Technology

Creativity

Creativity

Life Skills and Community Services

Life Skills and Community Services

Heritage, Archives, Genealogy

Heritage, Archives, and Genealogy events

Language programmes

Language programmes

Recreational events

Recreational events