Hamilton City Libraries

Heritage staff have interviewed 18 men involved in mining coal; their stories cover life in the mines, difficulties, tragedies and comraderie. More information is available on the Oral History Spotlight page.... more...

An historical adventure series set in an imaginary medieval Japan. For more novels with a Japanese or Chinese historical setting, see our Fiction Spotlight page. ... more...

We have just launched a campaign to encourage overseas students to donate a new book from their home country for the World Languages Collection. Click here for details.... more...

Hear about what is being planned for revitalising Central Hamilton, and have your say, at public forums being held in the Hamilton City Council Reception Lounge this week. Days and times are on our website.... more...

Hamilton landmark, the RooseFairfield Bridge was constructed between 1934 & 1937 at a cost of 26,000 pounds. View photos and learn more on our local history page.... more...

Taiawhio II profiles Maori artists across a range of media, depicting the artists at work, the range of their work and the environment in which they create it. See our Adult Non-fiction spotlight.... more...

Peter Snell, still remembered and celebrated as one of the greatest middle-distance runners of all time, continues his story in this new volume, written with Garth Gilmour. Reserve a copy today.... more...

Did you know that the Teen section of your local library has lots of Manga (Japanese comics)? Visit our Teen spotlight page for titles.... more...

Hamilton Libraries will be collecting non-perishable food donations, at all our libraries, from 15th November until 20th December, for the Gateway Christian Centre. Further details are on our website.... more...

This week, Central and Chartwell Libraries will host Diwali events, including traditional Indian dancing and festive sweets, mehndi (hand painting), and rangoli (floor art). See our website for details.... more...

Relive those magical musical moments with a CD soundtrack or DVD from your local libraries. Our Music CDs & DVDs spotlight page has lots of suggestions.... more...

Provoked by a gang leader into the shooting of an innocent athlete, 14-year-old Raymond now faces a 40-year prison sentence. For a review of this and other new novels, see our Rave Reviews page.... more...

Here are three suggestions for those who enjoy reading biographies, on our Non-fiction Awards page. They are finalists in Scotland's James Tait Black Memorial Prize, the U.K.'s oldest literary award. ... more...

In November, the Central and Chartwell Libraries will be hosting events including traditional Indian dancing, mehndi (hand painting), and rangoli (floor art). See our website for details.... more...