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Teens - Summer Reading Programme | 2024-25
Monday 25 November - Wednesday 15 November
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Game On for a chance to win amazing prizes, including the Auaha Makerspace Recording Studio Experience, graphic novels, spot prizes, and more!
What's Hot? - Heartstopper
Season two has just arrived on our screens. If you can't get enough, check out the other graphic novels in the Heartstopper series!
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The BiblioFiles
Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
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Beamafilm
Browse through rows of films and documentaries from a wide variety of categories on Beamafilm.
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Click and Collect
Did you know you can 'Click and Collect' Teen book packs from your local library? Let our librarians know what you enjoy reading and they'll choose something they think you'll like.
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Library of Things - He Kohikohinga Taonga Collection
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Kit Collection is now The Library of Things! Check out some of the new kits you can issue.
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Study Help
We have gathered a list of good resources to get you started with those assignments and exam prep
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AnyQuestions - Schoolwork and assignment help
AnyQuestions offers free online schoolwork and assignment help to New Zealand school students.
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Teens - Summer Reading Programme | 2024-25
This year's Summer Reading Programme for teens will run from Monday 25 November to Wednesday 15 January on Beanstack. Earn badges as you read books and complete activities! Join the challenge for a chance to win amazing prizes, including the Auaha Makerspace Recording Studio Experience, graphic novels, spot prizes, and more!
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My Shirt is Cooler than Yours
A Summer Reading Programme Workshop
Our friendly Auaha Librarians will teach you how to print on vinyl, and heat press onto fabric. To participate in this session, you will need to provide your own t-shirt. There is a minimum charge of $5 and larger designs will be priced accordingly.
More info on this t-shirt printing workshop
Cutting Edge Graphics
A Summer Reading Programme Workshop
Come along and learn about creating vector graphics during this school holiday workshop!
This class will help you to create and use vector graphics for such tasks as preparing for vinyl cutting, paper and card cutting, creating festive decorations, and even basic 3D printing!
Digital Library for Teens
Did you know that we offer thousands of downloadable Teen ebooks and eAudiobooks? Or that you can check out movies, music and magazines on your smartphone or tablet?
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Reading Recommendations
Not sure what to read next? We have some great recommendations as well as a reading recommendation quiz!
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Study Help
We've gathered together some good quality, useful resources to help you with your study needs.
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Fun Stuff
Here are some creative, fun and entertaining things that you can explore online and at your local library.
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Stuff you should know
Worrying about your driver licensing test? Or looking for a part-time job? Here you will find resources to help you with the more serious aspects of life.
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Not sure what to read next?
Take our book recommendation quiz and see if you discover something new!
Can you guess the titles of these books?
There are 20 anagrams to solve. Some books are new, some are old - but all are well-known and at high demand from our Young Adult collection. Good luck!