Central Library - Te Koopuu Maania O Kirikiriroa

This is my favorite library in town, it is the largest in size and collection. Children’s area is also an attractive part of it, with puffs and pillows to sit. Plenty of computers to search and research. There’s a small coffee shop, often closed at the times I visit. Toilets in every floor are clean and well maintained. Worth the time!

the strangest experience i have had in a library. i bought a coffee from the kiosk on the ground floor, went up to the 3rd floor where i started writing. had been there for 15 minutes or so when an elderly gentleman came up and told me i couldn't be there. then he said you can't have coffee here, only 1st and 2nd floor. ok, no one told me, he took my cup away - i said ' are you finished now?' he said ' what did you say? ' i repeated what i had said. 2 minutes later a security guy walked up behind me, i have to say as a 55 year old citizen of this country i felt a little intimidated by this behaviour, it was uncalled for. why sell coffee, if you're not allowed to drink it here - i was hurting no-one. in hindsight i think i was being profiled because i have longish hair and was wearing a leather jacket. to think that there is even prejudice on the PUBLIC library. 2 words, absolutely absurd.

Kids Chess Club on a Sunday arvo is well worth it if you want to learn or improve your game.

They have a good selection of books. There is also a section for toddlers and children to play in. Everything is electronic but staff is there to help you. Finding a car park was the hardest in Hamilton. One has to park by the road side and walk in to the library. Staff is friendly. They even helped me get one book which I was not able to find.

I needed to view archives within a tight time frame and I was unsure what access I would be allowed as a non-resident, but the Heritage team were wonderfully accommodating. Thank you for your good work : cheerful, timely and not overbearing.

Great place to visit but there was some loud banging noises happening while we were inside today which wasn't pleasant.

Excelent helping,and well service ,Congratulations you have vocation of share with other people.Thank you so much♥️

Love to see what books are good to read. I have been using Borrowbox, to Loan books, for 2 weeks, l think it is. I am currently reading about Hayley Holt.