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Category: Adult Non-Fiction
Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Matariki Resources
Wednesday 9 June | Adult Non-Fiction, Children, NZ Titles,
A selection of books, multimedia, and weblinks to help you discover more about the history of Matariki and how it is celebrated.
TechWeek: Cyber Security
Thursday 27 May | Adult Non-Fiction,
This week is TechWeek, so what better time to brush up on your cyber security skills? Learn how to keep yourself safe from online attacks with these resources from Hamilton City Libraries.
2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Award Winners
Thursday 13 May | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Titles,
The winners of New Zealand Book Awards were announced last night - congratulations to all winners! The winning books are listed below - click on any book to check availability or…
Autism Awareness Month
Friday 7 May | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Children,
April was Autism Awareness Month, so Hillcrest Library was celebrating books about and by people on the autism spectrum.
Ramadan Reads
Friday 30 April | Adult Non-Fiction,
Muslims around the world have been observing Ramadan, a holy month of spiritual reflection, since 12 April.
Anzac Day 2021
Friday 23 April | Adult Non-Fiction,
The team at Central Library have created a display of books, images and of course poppies to commemorate Anzac Day.
Librarian's Choice: Organize Your Way
Friday 19 March | Adult Non-Fiction, Librarians Choice,
Organize Your Way examines different ways of organizing based on your personality type.
Reading Map: Dive into your next Rocking Read
Friday 5 March | Adult Non-Fiction,
For those who enjoyed Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis: what will you read next? Pick your next read based on what you enjoyed most about the book.
Librarian's Choice: The Art of the Pulps
Thursday 11 February | Adult Non-Fiction, Librarians Choice,
The editors of The Art of the Pulps: An Illustrated History have compiled an impressive and comprehensive collection of American pulp-magazine covers from the earliest examples of the 1890s to the late-1940s.
Reading Map: Sapiens (with review)
Tuesday 13 October | Adult Non-Fiction,
Written by one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals, Sapiens is a best-seller for good reason. Here are a few suggestions for readers looking for their next nugget of wisdom.
Bee Aware Month
Wednesday 30 September | Adult Non-Fiction,
In aid of Bee Aware Month, the team at Central Library have picked out titles about bees and beekeeping and put them on display with facts about why we need…
Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori 2020
Monday 14 September | Children, NZ Titles, Adult Non-Fiction,
This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori - Maaori Language Week! We celebrated by putting up some displays of books in and about reo Maaori for children and…