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Summer Reading Programme
14 December - 28 January
All Libraries
Summer Reading Programme
Our 2020/21 Summer Reading Programme, The Great New Zealand Tiki Tour, is a free programme to keep children reading over the summer holidays, and registrations are open now!
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24 Days of Christmas
Daily until 24 December
Central Library
Special Event
Central Library is offering free, fun, festive activities for all ages every day until Christmas!
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Lego Club
Monday 21 December
Central Library
Children's events
Fortnightly Lego Club sessions begin Monday 9 November and will run until Christmas. At each session children will be given a challenge to complete – imagination and open-ended play improves literacy and language skills and aids a child’s development.
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Meditation on Mondays
Monday 21 December
Central Library
Special events
Drop in and join us for facilitated group meditation and mindfulness. Suitable for absolute beginners through to experienced meditators.
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Need Mending Done?
Every second Saturday, from 9 January
Central Library
Auaha events
Pop into Auaha and make use of our sewing equipment to mend your damaged clothing or other fabric items.
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Justice of the Peace
Every Friday
Central Library
Special events
Justice of the Peace (JP) services are available at the Central Library every Friday from 12 - 2pm.
Please note Central Library will be closed on Friday 25 December and Friday 1 January.
Free Computer Help
Sessions resume Monday 11 January
Various Branches
Adult education
Our volunteer computer mentors are currently taking a break but will be back in the new year!
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Russian Language and Culture for Beginners
Every Monday
Central Library
Adult education
Come along and spend an hour each Monday learning about the language and culture of Russia.
Please note this class will finish for the year on Monday 18 December, and resume on Monday 11 January 2021.
The LAB
The LAB – Libraries mobile makerspace programme is an interactive programme for young people which engages them in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths) and engenders a passion for learning.
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Adult Education classes
We have free adult education classes facilitated by Enrich+ educators at Central Library. No bookings required, and all are welcome.
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Youth Quiz nights
Get your team of 4-6 friends together and join Raise Up Hamilton in this monthly quiz for teens. Its free, light snack food and refreshments will be provided.
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