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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
2022 Ockham Awards Shortlist
Wednesday 2 March | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Titles,
The shortlist for this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards were announced this morning.
Top Adult Fiction Titles of 2021: Part Two
Wednesday 23 February | Adult Fiction,
How many of these popular titles have you checked off your to-read list? You can check availability or place a hold by clicking on any title below.
Top Adult Fiction Titles of 2021: Part One
Wednesday 16 February | Adult Fiction,
How many of these popular titles have you checked off your to-read list? You can check availability or place a hold by clicking on any title below.
Top Teen Titles of 2021: Part Two
Wednesday 9 February | Young Adult,
How many of these top teen titles have you read? You can place a free hold by clicking on any title below.
Top Teen Titles of 2021: Part One
Wednesday 2 February | Young Adult,
How many of these top teen titles have you read? You can place a free hold by clicking on any title below.
Series or Standalone?
Wednesday 26 January | Adult Fiction,
Do you prefer to read series or standalones, or do you not mind either way? The excitement for the next book in a series is something we always look forward…
Friday Film Review: Little Women
Friday 21 January | Adult Fiction,
David from Hillcrest Library reviews films each Friday. This week, he reviews Little Women, directed by Greta Gerwig.
Increasing Awareness of The Brain
Tuesday 18 January | Adult Non-Fiction,
Chartwell Library displayed several books which raised awareness about Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Friday Film Review: The Lighthouse
Friday 14 January | Adult Fiction,
David from Hillcrest Library reviews films each Friday. This week, he reviews The Lighthouse, directed by Robert Eggers.
Best Library Apps for your New Device
Tuesday 11 January | Children, Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction,
Did you get a new device for Christmas or in the holiday sales? Make the most of it - and your library membership - with these library apps! If your new…
Friday Film Review: Years and Years
Friday 7 January | Adult Fiction,
David from Hillcrest Library reviews films each Friday. This week, he reviews Years and Years, created by Russell T Davies.
Librarians Choice: Bring Back our Girls
Friday 7 January | Adult Non-Fiction, Librarians Choice,
An astoundingly powerful account of the dramatic rescue of the group of Nigerian school girls who were kidnapped by fundamentalists in 2014.