Central Library - Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa — Attraction in Hamilton

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,...

One of my favourite places in the CBD. Big, open plan areas with space to sit and read and chill with free internet. You can borrow books, DVDs, cds, and even sewing machines! Auaha makerspace has great resources for creativity including a recording booth, 3D printer, laser cutters, and vinyl sticker printer. I have spent lots of time printing custom stickers with the help of the friendly staff in Makerspace. Check out when the library facilitates free workshops on various subjects. I learned tarot card reading at a free workshop which was very cool. Can't recommend the importance of Public Libraries like...

Helpful staff and good selection of books, DVDs, kits and more. Upstairs they have a heritage discovery resource. There are computers available for public use, plus new 'creative spaces' that are available to the public to use. Lots of free events and activities here too for kids, teens and adults (from computer help to story reading to learning new languages) - details are on their website or by subscribing to...