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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!
Life Skills Language programmes Youth and Teens Adults

Hamilton Central Essential Toastmasters Club

Central Library

Join our local Toastmasters group every Saturday to 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.

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It's free! Community Service
Community Services Adults

Justice of the Peace

Multiple locations

Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at Central, Glenview and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library.

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It's free! Various dates
Recreational events Children Youth and Teens Adults

Moon, Maramataka and Community

Multiple locations

Discover Chinese traditions while exploring connections with Maaori culture.

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It's free! Weekly on Saturdays
Technology Creativity Youth and Teens

Hamilton City Hack Club

Central Library

Bring your own project or learn something new in a workshop. Making stuff is more fun with friends!

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It's free! 26 Sept - 31 Oct
Recreational events Youth and Teens Adults

Stories and steps: Bollywood Dance Class

Central Library

Adults and teens are invited to learn fun, simple Bollywood dance moves and enjoy music and movement.

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It's free! Wellbeing
Life Skills Adults

Karakia for the Community

St Andrews Library

We warmly invite you to participate in karakia each Monday morning at St Andrews library.

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It's free!
Language programmes Life Skills Adults

English Learners' Corner

Central Library

Practice your English, meet new friends and build your confidence in this fun social group!

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It's free! Weekly sessions
Community Services Life Skills Adults

Grief Cafe

Hillcrest Library at Hamilton Gardens

This peer support group is designed to provide a safe space to normalise conversations surrounding the various emotions and challenges that accompany loss.

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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! 14 Sept - 14 Dec
Te Ao Maaori Adults

Karakia in Te Paataka

Central Library

Learn karakia, contemplate a weekly whakatauki and sing along to himene.

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It's free! Ages 6-9
Creativity Children

My Craft

Multiple locations

Do you love bright colours and the magic of creativity? Join our My Craft programme for kids and have fun making your crafts! All materials are provided.

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