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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Reading Map: Sapiens (with review)
Tuesday 13 October | Adult Non-Fiction
Written by one of the world’s most influential public intellectuals, Sapiens is a best-seller for good reason. Here are a few suggestions for readers looking for their next nugget of wisdom.
Bee Aware Month
Wednesday 30 September | Adult Non-Fiction
In aid of Bee Aware Month, the team at Central Library have picked out titles about bees and beekeeping and put them on display with facts about why we need…
Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori 2020
Monday 14 September | Children, NZ Books, Adult Non-Fiction
This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori - Maaori Language Week! We celebrated by putting up some displays of books in and about reo Maaori for children and…
Librarian's Choice: The Hobbit
Monday 7 September | Librarians Choice, Children
Tolkien’s well-known fiction story is often assumed to be metaphorical in many areas and aspects, however the fantasy tale of Hobbits, rings of power and quests determining the fate of Middle Earth leads the reader into one of the most fascinating adventures told in the last century.
Comic Book Month
Tuesday 1 September | Adult Fiction
Eve created a super display at Central Library for Comic Book Month, complete with superheroes and comic book facts! Did you know. . .
Out on the Shelves 2020
Friday 21 August | Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction
The annual Out on the Shelves campaign is underway, and all our branches are getting involved with rainbow displays and book recommendations! See below for a list of books featured.
New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults
Wednesday 12 August | Children, Young Adult, NZ Books
The winners of the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced - check out the winning books here!
Reading Map: I am Pilgrim
Thursday 30 July | Adult Fiction
So you've finished reading I am Pilgrim, and you can't wait for the sequel to be released! What do you read next? Pick your next read based on what you enjoyed…
Librarian's Choice: The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Friday 19 June | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction
Selected by Eve from Central Library, this novel is a compilation from Heather Morris’s interviews with the real-life Holocaust survivor Ludwig Sokolov.
Lockdown: Dystopian Reads
Wednesday 27 May | Young Adult
eBooks and eAudiobooks for older teens with dystopian themes, accessible online 24/7. Click on any title below to borrow or place a hold.
Lockdown: Bright and Bold Bedtime Stories
Monday 11 May | Children
Bright and bold bedtime stories in eBook form - available 24/7! Click on any title below to borrow or place a hold.
Lockdown: Help, I'm Trapped With All These Feelings!
Thursday 23 April | Young Adult
Angst-filled and emotionally intense fiction reads for young adults, picked by Leah from Chartwell Library. Click on any title below to borrow or place a hold.