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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!
Books in Bloom
Tuesday 16 September | Readers Advisory,
🌷Spring is here, and the garden isn't the only thing blooming, your reading list can blossom too!
Wrap Up - Branches of Time
Friday 12 September | Events, Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
The Pearson family gathering Reference: 2023. 25.
The First 100 years of Hamilton's library
Thursday 11 September | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, Stories of Hamilton,
The Hamilton Public Library was housed in the former William Paul Hall from 1968 until July 1993. Reference: HCL_M02673. 16 Books were scarce in early colonial New Zealand.
Tracing Your Roots
Tuesday 19 August | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
Researching your family history can be a fascinating and addictive pastime. Here are some tips from our Family History Librarian to help you get started on your journey!
Preserving Fragile Papers at Home
Tuesday 12 August | Collection care, Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
With winter fully settled in and Waikato dampness have arriving, it’s not just your toes that feel the chill, your family’s paper treasures might be at risk too.
Wrap Up: Winter Reading Programmes for 2025
Friday 1 August | Events,
It’s time to reflect on the wonderful journey we had over the past four weeks with our Winter Reading Programmes for children Tooku Maunga – My Mountain, and for teens…
Hibernate With a Book This Winter
Tuesday 22 July | Readers Advisory,
Winter is the season of retreat: nights draw in, the air is crisp, and the best adventures are often found between the covers of a book.
Royal Encounters: A History of Royal Visits to Hamilton
Thursday 29 August | Stories of Hamilton,
For more than a century, Hamilton has proudly played host to members of the British Royal Family.