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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 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 | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources, 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 | Readers Advisory,
Autumn has a way of slowing everything down.
Remembering the Early Days of Claudelands
Thursday 26 February | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
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 | Readers Advisory,
They say love makes the world go round, but cats know better.
More Than a Scenic Walk: The Ancient Story of Lake Rotoroa
Thursday 12 February | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
A man spraying at Hamilton Lake as part of the weed eradication experiment, March 1957. Reference: 2025. 27.
Fall in Love Without Leaving Your Couch
Tuesday 3 February | Readers Advisory,
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to curl up with a good book or get lost in a romantic film.
Celebrating Our Biggest Summer Reading Programme Yet!
Saturday 31 January | Events,
What an incredible summer it has been! From the moment the first book was opened to the final prize being handed out, this year’s Summer Reading Programmes, Lift Off!
The Only Treaty Signed in English. Remembering Waikato and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Thursday 29 January | Waikato stories , Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
Maaori village at Waikato Heads. Reference: HCL_00544 As Waitangi Day approaches, it’s time to reflect on the Treaty of Waitangi and its lasting place in Aotearoa’s story.
Stop Buying Magazines. This Might be the Best Thing Your Library Card Can Do
Tuesday 20 January | Readers Advisory,
Love flicking through magazines but hate the cost and the clutter? Good news. Your library card gives you free access to hundreds of eMagazines, anytime, anywhere.
From Swan Recipes to Cultural Icons: The Incredible Story of The Listener
Thursday 15 January | Ngaa Kooreo Tuku Iho - Archives & Reference resources,
The New Zealand Listener has long been more than just a magazine.
Fresh Ideas, Fresh Year: 9 Books You Can't Miss in 2026
Tuesday 6 January | Readers Advisory,
January is a month of possibility, a chance to reset, reflect, and approach the year with fresh energy.