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Your next story starts here 📚 Kirikiriroa Hamilton’s hub for reading, learning and discovery.
With six branches and more than 400,000 items on offer, we provide you with access to a great range of books, DVDs, CDs, archives, magazines, newspapers, puzzles and much more! Plus our website allows you to search the catalogue, online newspapers, journal articles and online databases all from the comfort of your home. And don't forget our awesome FREE eBook, eAudio and eMagazine services - check it out at https://hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/digital-library/
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01/10/2026
Built along the river in 1911 for Henry James Greenslade, this historic Hamilton home tells the story of a man who was a journalist, mayor, dairy farmer, MP, and owner of the Waikato Times.
Once known as Wairere, now Greenslade House, it’s a category 1 Historic Place with a story of wealth, loss, and legacy.
Check out our blog to learn more about this famous landmark - https://ow.ly/jCp950ZQPs6
Reference: HCL_05677
30/09/2026
🎶 Experience the magic of Taonga Puuoro in Te Paataka!
Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Paataka at Central Library every Friday at 3.30pm.
Join Harley as he shares the stories, sounds, and traditions behind these treasured Maaori instruments. Bring your own taonga to play and share, or simply come along to listen, learn, and connect with others who share a passion for these precious taonga.
Every voice has a story. Every instrument has a whakapapa. Come along and be part of our growing taonga puuoro community.
📍 Central Library
🕞 Fridays at 3.30pm
30/09/2026
This photograph shows construction of the Victoria Street tunnel in the early 1960s. As traffic increased, the railway line was moved underground to reduce delays at level crossings, creating New Zealand's first underground passenger railway station.
Reference: 2020.14.05
Discover more - https://ow.ly/rX2c50ZAJF9
When your reading material matches your furniture....
Central Library is excited to be part of City of Wonder (COW) Art + Design Week. Call in and check out the special art exhibition on level 1, or if you're in Garden Place after dark be sure to experience the COW display lighting up the Central Library facade every morning and evening. (You can also check out the light art installation on our website https://ow.ly/eWvj50ZSRON
29/09/2026
🌿 Ready to take your Te Reo Maaori to the next level?
Join our Reo Learners Community every Thursday at 12.30pm at Central Library. Spend an hour with Harley and Kodi learning, laughing, sharing koorero, and connecting with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Whether you're just beginning your reo journey or looking to build your confidence, everyone is welcome. Bring your enthusiasm, bring your whaanau, and immerse yourself in te reo rangatira.
📍 Central Library
🕧 Thursdays, 12.30pm
29/09/2026
It's the book that's making headlines around the world (for many different reasons)! Our copies are not far away - reserve your copy on our website now. https://ow.ly/IqK150ZQnE1
28/09/2026
Keen to learn waiata Maaori and have a great time doing it?
Come along to Te Paataka at Te Koopuu Maania o Kirikiriroa Central Library every Wednesday at 3.30pm for lively waiata. These sessions will be led by Harley, a gifted musician and passionate advocate for kaupapa Maaori. Harley creates a welcoming space where everyone can learn, sing, and connect. Bring your voice. Bring a friend. And experience the joy of waiata for yourself!
Click the link below for more information:
https://ow.ly/zaZA50ZS2e5
28/09/2026
Did you know many of Hamilton's best-known parks and gardens can trace their origins back to a volunteer group formed more than a century ago?
Our upcoming edition of Ngaa Koorero Tuku Iho & Archives Newsletter explores the story of the Hamilton Beautifying Society and its role in shaping places we still enjoy today, from Garden Place to Hamilton Gardens. You'll also discover the legacy of artist Ida Carey and a new oral history featuring Hamilton resident Gordon Ford.
Subscribe today to receive the newsletter straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/K5pM50ZS2fU
Photo reference: Hamilton Beautifying Society at the opening of the Hamilton band rotunda. HCL_11236
27/09/2026
PLANNED LIBRARY SERVICES OUTAGE: To support essential system maintenance, some library services will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 30 September 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.
27/09/2026
A snapshot of office style from 1966. Staff at the Lands & Survey office are pictured at their desks in a scene that would have been familiar in workplaces across New Zealand at the time.
Reference: 2022.25.07
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