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Category: Adult Non-Fiction
Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Te Puutake o te Riri, He Raa Maumahara
Thursday 27 October | NZ Titles, Adult Non-Fiction,
Te Puutake o te Riri, He Raa Maumahara is the Maaori name for the commemoration day of the New Zealand Wars and conflicts, held each year on 28 October.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Thursday 20 October | Adult Non-Fiction,
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Every day, nine women in New Zealand are diagnosed with breast cancer...
All is Calm
Thursday 29 September | Adult Non-Fiction,
It's Mental Health Awareness Week! Spend some time to read a book and restore your calm and inner peace.
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…
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.
Researching your Irish family history
Wednesday 16 March | Adult Non-Fiction,
It's said that "everyone's a little bit Irish on St Patrick's Day".
Librarian's Choice: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook
Wednesday 9 March | Adult Non-Fiction, Children,
Title: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook Author: Ceana Priest This book is a valuable resource for families looking for local outdoor activities to take their whole family on.
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.
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.
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…