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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!
Refresh Your Child's Bedtime Books (and Enjoy Them Too)
Tuesday 28 April | Find Your Next Great Read,
If you’ve got a kid who is obsessed with books, bedtime can stretch a bit, with at least one request for “just one more.
Why Hamilton East Was Once Called Irishtown
Thursday 23 April | Stories of Hamilton,
Many people don’t realise that Hamilton East was once known as Irishtown, a reflection of the strong Irish Catholic community that settled there from the 1860s.
Can’t Wait for The Devil Wears Prada 2? Read These First!
Tuesday 14 April | Find Your Next Great Read,
The fashion world, high-stakes careers, sharp one-liners, and that delicious mix of ambition and glamour, 'The Devil Wears Prada' captured it all.
Born of the Plateau: The Sacred Origins of the Waikato River
Thursday 9 April | Aotearoa New Zealand History,
If you have ever driven the Desert Road, you have probably crossed a small, unassuming bridge marked “Waikato Stream.
Trust No One: Mysteries with a Twist
Tuesday 31 March | Find Your Next Great Read,
Why do we keep coming back to mystery books, and why do they hold our attention like few other genres can?
Women in History: Rebels, Travellers and Rule Breakers
Friday 27 March | Aotearoa New Zealand History,
When we look at history, most of the stories we hear are about men.
Rare New Zealand War Books from the 1800s You Can Still Read Today
Thursday 26 March | Stories of Hamilton,
The Rare Books collection within the Ngaa Koorero Tuku Iho/Archives & Reference holds valuable information on the New Zealand Wars that occurred circa 1845-1870.
Books to Read If You Can’t Stop Thinking About Heated Rivalry
Monday 23 March
Have you recently fallen in love with Heated Rivalry? Or are you one of its original fans from back before this popular book series was adapted for the screen?
Hamilton's Hidden Heroines You Need to Know
Thursday 12 March | Stories of Hamilton,
Labour Party women protest the status of women in the party during a conference in Wellington.
Cosy Up This Fall: The Ultimate Gilmore Girls-Inspired Reading List
Tuesday 3 March | Find Your Next Great Read,
Autumn has a way of slowing everything down.
Remembering the Early Days of Claudelands
Thursday 26 February | Stories of Hamilton,
Floral fete at Claudelands. Photographs from Auckland Weekly News - all first placed in their class, 1909.
All You Need is a Cat and a Good Book
Tuesday 17 February | Find Your Next Great Read,
They say love makes the world go round, but cats know better.