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Category: Adult Non-Fiction
Delve into our Collections and discover your next read with curated lists and suggestions from Hamilton City Libraries staff.
Queen's Birthday and 70th Jubilee
Wednesday 1 June | Adult Non-Fiction
This coming weekend is not just Queen's Birthday weekend, but the celebrations of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, marking her 70 year reign - the longest ever for a British Monarch! Pam…
International Tea Day
Wednesday 18 May | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, Young Adult, Children
This weekend International Tea Day will be observed all around the world! Each year on 21 May, the long history and deep cultural and economic significance of tea is recognised.
Journey to the Last Continent
Thursday 28 April | Adult Non-Fiction
Read about wildlife cameraman Lindsay McCrae's adventurous year living alongside Emperor penguins in his memoir My Penguin Year, then follow on with one of these titles based on similar themes.
Researching your Irish family history
Wednesday 16 March | Adult Non-Fiction
It's said that "everyone's a little bit Irish on St Patrick's Day".
Librarian's Choice: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook
Wednesday 9 March | Adult Non-Fiction, Children
Title: Hamilton & Waikato: The ultimate family guidebook Author: Ceana Priest This book is a valuable resource for families looking for local outdoor activities to take their whole family on.
2022 Ockham Awards Shortlist
Wednesday 2 March | Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction, NZ Books
The shortlist for this year's Ockham New Zealand Book Awards were announced this morning.
Increasing Awareness of The Brain
Tuesday 18 January | Adult Non-Fiction
Chartwell Library displayed several books which raised awareness about Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Best Library Apps for your New Device
Tuesday 11 January | Children, Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction
Did you get a new device for Christmas or in the holiday sales? Make the most of it - and your library membership - with these library apps! If your new…
Librarians Choice: Bring Back our Girls
Friday 7 January | Adult Non-Fiction, Librarians Choice
An astoundingly powerful account of the dramatic rescue of the group of Nigerian school girls who were kidnapped by fundamentalists in 2014.
New Year Learner Challenge
Sunday 2 January | Adult Non-Fiction
Have you made learning a resolution this year? Why not take on the New Year Learner Challenge from LinkedIn Learning!
NZSA New Zealand Heritage Literary Awards 2021
Monday 1 November | NZ Books, Adult Non-Fiction, Adult Fiction, Children
The New Zealand Society of Authors announced the winners and runners-up of this year's New Zealand Heritage Literary Awards at the Christchurch Heritage Festival on 22 October.
Librarian's Choice: Navigating the Stars
Friday 22 October | Adult Non-Fiction, Librarians Choice, NZ Books
This beautifully rendered, oral history retelling, weaves together the history of New Zealand, as known in Maaori traditional narratives.