Upcoming Adults' events at all Libraries
Regular Adults' Events
Would you like help with your CV, setting up an email account, online job applications, or general computer help? One-on-one help sessions are available with a volunteer.
Are you interested in learning the basics of computer-aided design or 3D printing?
Our free weekly classes in Auaha Makerspace (Te Kete Aronui) will cover these two separate but related topics. No registration required, attend either or both!
At the CAD Class, you'll learn what Computer-Aided Design is and how to navigate the programmes used to create your own 3D printing models.
See dates and times.
At the 3D Printing Class, you'll learn about the parts of a 3D printer, some essential troubleshooting tips and even some advice for buying your own 3D printer.
See dates and times.
Are you interested in learning the basics of drawing, from proportions to composition? Do you love to gain new skills and have fun?
Join our Art Club and create your own piece of art! Absolute beginners welcome!
Come along and play board games in the library! Many board games are available but feel free to bring your own if you’d like.
Games Night (Central Library) - Adults and teens welcome.
See times and dates.
Fun and Games (Hillcrest Library) - All ages welcome.
See times and dates.
Are you looking for your next job and want to create a CV and cover letter, or do you need help navigating application portals? Our staff is here to give you some technical tips and support.
See Job Seeker Support dates and time, and register to attend.
Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at the Central Library and Glenview Library.
Duties, which all JPs can perform, include witnessing signatures on documents, certifying copies of documents and completing declarations (including statutory declarations), affidavits or affirmations.
There are a variety of groups which meet regularly at our libraries to discuss what they are reading. See our Literature Events page for more information on each of these groups.
Heritage Talks are held bi-monthly on Level 3 of Central Library. Previous topics have included: identifying locations in historic photographs, histories of selected Hamilton streets, researching the history of a house, transit camps in Hamilton, the New Zealand Remembrance Army, and the Maunder family photographs (a collection of glass plate negatives in our Historic Photographs collection).
Free origami workshop with a different theme each month! All welcome, no registration required.
Suitable for all ages.
Join Chess: Beginner to Tactician, an eight-week course designed to teach you the basics of the game and give you the confidence and skills needed to begin your journey.
Our staff will guide you step-by-step as you begin your raranga (weaving) journey. You will learn about harakeke and how to weave simple items while following tikanga.
In these sessions, you will learn how to weave items like hearts, fish, fantail and putiputi (flowers), and at the end, you will be able to take your completed weaving home.
St Andrews Library sessions (suitable for adults): See times and dates, and register.
Glenview Library sessions (suitable for all ages): See times and dates.
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!
Come and learn New Zealand’s official language for the Deaf Community with free weekly sign language classes at Central Library.
Practice your speaking and communication skills in a fun, welcoming and friendly environment. Suitable for both fluent and new English speakers - all levels of ability are welcome.
Seminars on a range of genealogical topics are held regularly on Level 3 of Central Library. Previous topics have included: Shipping Records, Military Records, Irish Family Research, and Genealogy for Beginners.
Come along and spend an hour each week learning about the language and culture of Russia. This is a beginner level class, run in collaboration with the New Zealand Russian Community Trust.
Te Reo Tupu offers you a FREE opportunity to grasp the basic skills of te reo Maaori to understand and speak confidently at ANY given space.
Over eight weeks you will be given teachings, resources and opportunities to use and improve your reo, while also getting an insight into the Maaori worldview.
Bring your knitting, crochet or stitching project, and enjoy the company of fellow craft enthusiasts at these regular meet-ups. Share skills, ideas and make new friends over a cuppa.
Knit Together (St Andrews Library) - see dates and times.
Yarn 'n' Yack (Hillcrest Library) - see dates and times.
If you share our passion for writing, you are welcome to meet with us fortnightly, share your work, receive feedback and support on our writing journeys.
The Ngaa Koorero Tuku Iho teams bring items out of the box and visit Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library once a month to answer questions and help you with research and advice.
Suitable for adults.
Join us for an evening of creativity and camaraderie at Make and Mend, hosted by Waikato TimeBank. Gather your handcrafts, knitting needles, sewing kits, or projects that need attention. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or a novice exploring your creative side, come join us on the last Thursday of each month and enjoy making and mending with like-minded individuals.
Suitable for adults, teens, and older children.
Our four-week adult sewing programme, Sew Smooth, will teach you how to sew with sewing machines.
Beginners will learn the basics of threading up a machine, sewing seams, using different stitches, and sewing simple projects. Intermediate learners will improve their skills by working through a set project, such as a bucket hat, pants, or a skirt.
Practice your English in this fun social group! Grab a coffee from a nearby café, meet new friends and build your confidence.
Occasional Adults' Events
Auaha Workshops
Aside from regular programming, we often run various one-off workshops and courses in our makerspace. Past and planned programmes include Candle Camp, 3D Printing Basics, Podcast Recording, TronBots, Coding Classes, Watercolour Painting, and more! View our Event Calendar to see what's coming up.
If you're proud of a creative hobby or skillset you have, and want to share your passion with others through Auaha Makerspace, please get in touch with us!
Author Events
Our libraries have hosted a number of authors for talks and workshops, particularly during the Hamilton Book Month festival each August.
Look out for the next author event on our Event Calendar, Facebook page, or sign up to our newsletter, ePaanui, for updates.
Genealogy Workshops
Genealogy Workshops are held regularly on Level 3 of Central Library. The workshops offer instruction in varying aspects of family history research and the resources we have to offer.
Keep an eye on our Event Calendar, Facebook page, or sign up to our newsletter, ePaanui, to find out when the next Genealogy Workshop will be.