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Explore stories of Kirikiriroa Hamilton's heritage, uncover hidden treasure in our collection, and stay up to date on events, reading picks, and more. This blog is your window into the past and present. There's always something new to discover!
A Stitching Success - Sewing Class Recap
Friday 3 October | Events,
Last term our sewing group were busy! Around nine people joined in across Central and Te Kete Aronui Rototuna to take on a big project: the West End Jacket!
Journey through the Cosmos
Tuesday 30 September | Find Your Next Great Read,
When you think of science fiction, do you imagine gleaming starships, epic battles among the stars, and larger-than-life heroes facing impossible odds?
Taitua Arboretum - An oral history with John and Bunny Mortimer
Thursday 25 September | Stories of Hamilton, Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
John and Bunny Mortimer enjoying their arboretum, 2016 Taitua Arboretum is a cherished taonga nestled in the outskirts of Kirikiriroa, gifted to Hamilton City by John and Bunny Mortimer in 1997.…
Wrap up - Money Month
Tuesday 23 September | Events,
Dinsdale Library was buzzing with energy and inspiration during its recent Money Month event, held on Saturday, 30 August 2025.
Ukulele Concert Marks the End of Term
Wednesday 17 September | Events,
Te Kete Aronui Rototuna Library was alive with music and excitement as over 120 people gathered to celebrate the end of term ukulele classes with a special concert.
Books in Bloom
Tuesday 16 September | Find Your Next Great Read,
🌷Spring is here, and the garden isn't the only thing blooming, your reading list can blossom too!
Wrap Up - Branches of Time
Friday 12 September | Events, Stories of Hamilton,
The Pearson family gathering Reference: 2023. 25.
The First 100 years of Hamilton's library
Thursday 11 September | Stories of Hamilton,
The Hamilton Public Library was housed in the former William Paul Hall from 1968 until July 1993. Reference: HCL_M02673. 16 Books were scarce in early colonial New Zealand.
Tracing Your Roots
Tuesday 19 August | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
Researching your family history can be a fascinating and addictive pastime. Here are some tips from our Family History Librarian to help you get started on your journey!
Preserving Fragile Papers at Home
Tuesday 12 August | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
With winter fully settled in and Waikato dampness have arriving, it’s not just your toes that feel the chill, your family’s paper treasures might be at risk too.