Hamilton City Libraries

Would you like a bit of fantasy with that order? Here are some booklists that might take you to other planets, faraway kingdoms, or on some blood curdling adventures with vampires. Check out Fantasy booklists @ your library.... more...

 Inside the myths of search engine technology - Ian H Witten, Marco Gori, Teresa Numerico : If you have ever wondered how search engines rank their results or what the web was like before there were search engines, then read this book . Reserve a copy... more...

This is a fantastic pop record. If you are not sure what to make of Grace Kelly don’t worry, check the other songs and before you know it you will be singing along to these gems (and Grace Kelly).Reserve a copy.... more...

 A brand new album from your favourite rockers. Despite some critical reviews this has gone to number one in the NZ album chart inspite of a gap of 4 years. It is less metal and easier on the ear... Reserve a copy... more...

Winter Warmers is a reading programme for kids aged 5-12 years, running from 2nd July - 10 August. Visit your local library for details, and to register, or visit our website.  ... more...

In a celebration of being New Zealanders, Hamilton City Libraries are offering activities to mark Matariki, the Maaori New Year, which celebrates our heritage, brings people together and looks towards the future. Matariki events @ the library... more...

New Zealand author Lloyd Jones has won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize overall best book award for 2007 for his novel Mister Pip. For links to further information on the award, go to our Fiction webpage.... more...

Don't miss the display on Level 3 of the Central Library, of part of a private collection of Hamilton Souvenir China, a popular souvenir for visitors to Hamilton from the 1890s until the 1940s, depicting various local landmarks. Hamilton Souvenir China ... more...

Warm up your mid-Winter with a chuckle provided by your local library. We've got comedy Compact Discs on level two of the Central library and at community libraries. There is a great range of entertaining DVDs from Fawlty towers to Billy Connolly.Link to laughter... more...

Crusty Demons : the biggest live action sports show in the world.The world famous two wheeled daredevils known as the Crusty Demons have announced the largest youth sports tour ever to hit New Zealand. Jam packed with photos, bios and world records, this book is your ultimate guide to the masters of mayhem, the Crusty Demons. more extreme sports titles... more...

We have lots of games and puzzle books to keep the children occupied on cold, wet winter days. We've also identified some fun websites. Winter fun... more...

Would you like assistance from keen genealogists to help you find that 'missing link'? Every Thursday morning from 9 - 12 a member of the Hamilton branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists will be available on Level 3 of the Central Library to provide expert assistance. No appointment necessary, just turn up and ask. At the same time have a look at the Ancestry Library edition database. m... more...

Triumph and Tears: 100 dramatic and memorable moments in New Zealand sport, 1897-2006 by Richard Lawrence. For the first time, in one volume, one hundred of the most memorable moments in New Zealand sport. Each chapter is a snapshot, providing the reader with a nostalgic walk down memory lane. 100 photographs, special images and 100 chapters. A book for sports aficionados and casual fans alike. ... more...

Try a mystery story set in an exotic location - the Inspector Cetin Ikmen  stories written by Barbara Nadel are set in Turkey. The Reykjavik murder mysteries by Arnaldur Indridason are set in Iceland. Karin Fossum writes the Inspector Konrad Sejer series set in Norway, and there are lots of others.Mysteries set in faraway places ... more...

Matariki Art Exhibition is showing at the Central Library, Level 2 from Friday 18th May - Wednesday 13th June 2007. Works in the exhibition will be auctioned on Wednesday 13th June at 6pm. Proceeds will contribute to fundraising efforts of Te Kohao Health and Kirikiriroa Marae for a $3 million Health and Wellness Centre in the Waikato. Further info... more...

We’ll be looking at how you can use databases to find more information on your hobbies, crafts and general interests. Aimed at all levels, this is a fun way to learn about databases.   Timetables... more...

Travel through our website. Learn effective internet searching. Find out how to ensure you get accurate information. Call  838 6842 for bookings and Timetables... more...