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Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
World Space Week
Thursday 6 October | Children,
It is World Space Week and school holidays! In addition to a lot of space-themed school holiday activities, we have a variety of collections about the space for children to…
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.
Librarian's Choice: The Secret Bridesmaid
Thursday 22 September | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction,
A professional bridesmaid, Sophie, is hired for the society wedding of the year...
Reading Map: Recursion
Friday 2 September | Adult Fiction,
If you enjoyed Blake Crouch's thriller Recursion, check out these other titles that share common themes.
Books About Matt
Wednesday 24 August | Adult Fiction,
Matt from Hillcrest Library has found a collection of books all about him! See his display below, and click the icons to read more about each book.
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…
NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2022
Thursday 11 August | NZ Titles, Children, Young Adult,
The winners of the NZ Book Awards for our youngest readers have been announced! Click the icons below for more info about each winning book, and view in catalogue to check…
Celebrating Friendship
Wednesday 3 August | Children,
For International Friendship Day, Pam found these junior picture book and junior fiction titles all about friends and friendship!
Librarian's Choice: Stray
Thursday 28 July | Librarians Choice, Adult Fiction, NZ Titles,
Stray is the feature-film debut of Dustin Feneley, and is, in the opinion of David from Hillcrest Library, one of the best New Zealand debuts in a long time.
Read Around New Zealand
Wednesday 20 July | Adult Fiction, NZ Titles,
Read your way around the country with these books set in different places across the motu.
Trending on BookTok
Thursday 14 July | Young Adult,
These young adult fiction titles, displayed at Hillcrest Library, are trending now on BookTok!
Reading Map: The Dry
Wednesday 29 June | Adult Fiction,
If you enjoyed Jane Harper's award-winning debut mystery The Dry, check out these other titles that share common themes.