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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Cross-Stitch Kitsch
Thursday 18 August | Adult Non-Fiction,
For those who missed out on our recent Artist Workshop with Rachel Kiddie McClure, here are a range of books to teach you techniques and patterns to make your own…
NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2022
Thursday 11 August | NZ Titles, Children, Young Adult,
The winners of the NZ Book Awards for our youngest readers have been announced! Click the icons below for more info about each winning book, and view in catalogue to check…
Celebrating Friendship
Wednesday 3 August | Children,
For International Friendship Day, Pam found these junior picture book and junior fiction titles all about friends and friendship!
Librarian's Choice: Stray
Thursday 28 July | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction, NZ Titles,
Stray is the feature-film debut of Dustin Feneley, and is, in the opinion of David from Hillcrest Library, one of the best New Zealand debuts in a long time.
Read Around New Zealand
Wednesday 20 July | Adult Fiction, NZ Titles,
Read your way around the country with these books set in different places across the motu.
Trending on BookTok
Thursday 14 July | Young Adult,
These young adult fiction titles, displayed at Hillcrest Library, are trending now on BookTok!
Reading Map: The Dry
Wednesday 29 June | Adult Fiction,
If you enjoyed Jane Harper's award-winning debut mystery The Dry, check out these other titles that share common themes.
Rainbow Reads: Fantasy or Romance?
Friday 10 June | Young Adult,
Do you prefer a feel-good love story, or an action-packed fantasy? To celebrate Pride Month, Kylie has put together some suggestions for both genres with LGBT diverse characters.
Queen's Birthday and 70th Jubilee
Wednesday 1 June | Adult Non-Fiction,
This coming weekend is not just Queen's Birthday weekend, but the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70 year reign - the longest ever for a British Monarch! Pam…
International Tea Day
Wednesday 18 May | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Children,
This weekend International Tea Day will be observed all around the world! Each year on 21 May, the long history and deep cultural and economic significance of tea is recognised.
Journey to the Last Continent
Thursday 28 April | Adult Non-Fiction,
Read about wildlife cameraman Lindsay McCrae's adventurous year living alongside Emperor penguins in his memoir My Penguin Year, then follow on with one of these titles based on similar themes.
Australian Rural Romance
Wednesday 20 April | Adult Fiction,
Dreaming of a whirlwind romance set in rural Australia? Click on any title below to check availability, place a hold, or - for eBooks - borrow now.