You can now order your own copy of the book you have read in our library through our partners, Techbooks.  Visit their Kiwinet (for New Zealand books) or Techbooks websites.  ... more...

Calling all music lovers. Naxos Music Library is the most comprehensive collection of classical, jazz, blues and world music available online. Hamilton City Libraries has arranged a 2 month trial of this wonderful resource.more..... more...

Freshmen by Nesian Mystik. This is the second album from Auckland's funky group "Nesian Mystik." Their first album was hugely popular and the crew have won many New Zealand awards. The style is R n'B, funk and soul incorporated to form a loose free and easy sound. Check it out! Reserve a copy... more...

There is nothing like coming out of the cold into a home that smells of baking. Enjoy the delights of home cooking by trying some of the recipes in one of our great new books. The Crabtree Bakery cupcake book by Jennifer Graham In this beautifully designed book, Jennifer Graham, founder of the renowned Crabapple Cupcake Bakery - shares many of her treasured cupcake recipes. Reserve a ... more...

Playgroups are full of fun. Lots of music, singing and making things to take home. Playgroups are for preschoolers accompanied by their parents/caregivers.See below for locations and times. Free to join. Contact 07 838 6842 for more details. Central Wednesday 10.30 - 11.15am Chartwell Wednesday 10.30 - 11.30am Dinsdale Thursday 1.45 - 2.30pm Glenview Thursday 10:30 - 11:15am ... more...

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to starting a project is knowing where to start. You have an interest in your family’s history, but where do you go to learn more? Or perhaps you have a hobby that’s itching to get off the ground. Whatever you need to find, start with a LEARN it tutorial. Call  838 6842 for bookings Timetables... more...

Crusty Demons / Hard metal collection. Did you miss the Crusty Demons when they came to Hamilton? Would you like to see some more hot action.. We now have a 6 DVD set that includes ten of the original releases - so place a reserve quickly to see some of the craziest stunts on the meanest motorbikes. Reserve a copy... more...

Hamilton City Libraries are once again raising the roof, in a celebration of New Zealand Music. A series of gigs have been arranged from 18 May – 31 May 2007 at some of the Hamilton City Libraries. 'Soundz like Hamilton' at the libraries is a series of live performances organised by the library staff, that honour New Zealand music, with particular emphasis on our own local music scene. S... more...

Highlights of the month Here are some booklists about books set in history. Why not have a look and see if you can escape into the past with one of these exciting novels. Ancient Epics Christian Historical Novels - American History    more...... more...

The match by Romesh Gunesekera Step into the lives of a team of regular middle-aged men who meet each week to play cricket in their local park. They don't seem to be extraordinary - they are just like the rest of us - but like everyone, they each have a story to tell....   Reserve a copy... more...

Interested in Family History? Want to learn more about how to use Ancestry and other electronic resources at Hamilton City Libraries. Billed as the world’s #1 genealogy site and containing millions of records, Ancestry is a great resource for people researching their family history. We are offering free one hour tutorials on how to search and how to print. The classes are small and there will be p... more...