Hamilton City Libraries

Whakamihi and congratulations to all the authors, illustrators and publishers named as winners in the 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults last night. Reserve your favourite(s) now and discover what makes these books award winners!
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Construction of the Teachers Training College on what is now the Waikato University campus, c.1960s.

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✨ Missing the book magic of the 2000s? ✨
From Hogwarts to Panem, the stories we grew up with still hold a special place in our hearts. Our latest blog shares modern reads that bring back that same sense of wonder for adult readers.
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Curious about your family history?
Join us for our Family History Research Morning on Saturday 22 August, 10am–1pm. Explore our family history resources and get expert help to uncover your family story.

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Happy Matauranga Monday!

Our weekly activations in Te Paataka are fast approaching! We can't wait to fill the space with crafts, te reo Maaori, the sounds of taonga puoro, and of course, the power of waiata!

We're already building momentum through our fortnightly Raahina Rhythms sessions, but we're not stopping there. Starting in September, join us at Central Library for “Waiata Wednesday”, our after-school waiata sessions where we look into local stories and anthems from across NZ.

Whether you're a Te Matatini star or just keen to listen and learn, everyone's welcome. Nau Mai, Haere Mai!

To support essential system maintenance, some library services will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 19 August 2026, starting at 1am, for approximately 12 hours. Please remember to bring your library card when visiting the library on these dates. During system outages, staff will need to operate in offline mode and may not be able to look up your account without your library card. See less

PLANNED LIBRARY SERVICES OUTAGE: To support essential system maintenance, some library services will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 12 August 2026 and Wednesday 19 August 2026, starting at 1am, for approximately 12 hours.

Please remember to bring your library card when visiting the library on these dates. During system outages, staff will need to operate in offline mode and may not be able to look up your account without your library card. The following services might be affected:

🔹 Library Catalogue
🔹 Digital Library (including BorrowBox, Libby, PressReader, and more)
🔹 Library App
🔹 Online Registration
🔹 APNK Public Computers (library card and PIN login will be unavailable; guest passes will be available)
🔹 Self-check machines and other automated devices

Our dedicated library staff will still be here to assist you as much as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete these important upgrades.

An unidentified family at the beach in their swimming costumes, capturing a relaxed seaside moment from the past.

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We're excited to introduce our new featured artist, Wolfgang, whose light animation Springtime is now on display at the Central library.

Inspired by the transition from winter into spring, Springtime celebrates the growth, energy, and beauty of the natural world around us. Based in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, Wolfgang is a multidisciplinary creative working across illustration, animation, music, theatre, and literature.

Come and experience this playful and vibrant work for yourself! 🌻🪴

Curious about your family history?
Join us for our Family History Research Morning on Saturday 22 August, 10am–1pm. Explore our family history resources and get expert help to uncover your family story.

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Branches of Time: Discovering your Ancestry Join us for a morning of research using our extensive Family History Resources.  Members from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Hamilton Branch and associated interest groups will be available for research guidance.