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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Hillcrest Customers' Picks
Friday 23 July | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction,
This week, the readers are making the suggestions! Here are some of the Hillcrest Library visitors' favourite books.
Reading Map: The Fun Home
Tuesday 20 July | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction,
If you enjoyed Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel, we have some suggestions for your next read. Click any title below check availability or place a hold.
Librarian's Choice: Untamed
Friday 2 July | Adult Non-Fiction, Librarians Choice,
Untamed is mostly a memoir, partly an autobiography, and a little bit of a conversation between author and reader.
Tales of the Weird and Wonderful
Friday 18 June | Adult Non-Fiction,
Looking for something a little... unusual? We've got books that will make you go 'hmmmm...'.
Oh Baby!
Friday 11 June | Adult Non-Fiction,
With news emerging earlier this week of Prince Harry and Meghan's newest arrival, we're sharing a selection of books to do with pregnancy and babies.
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.
Royal Reads: These Crowns Are Dangerous
Friday 4 June | Young Adult,
Queen's Birthday weekend is coming up - why not make your next read a royal one?
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.
Adventures in Other Worlds
Friday 21 May | Young Adult,
Ready for an adventure? These books for younger teens explore worlds different from our own, like magical realities or travel to another time.
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.