Hamilton City Libraries

23/09/2026

Aromatherapy Workshop: Better Sleep Naturally
这场轻松、实用的芳香疗法工作坊，将带你认识芳香疗法与睡眠之间的关系，并学习如何通过精油和简单的睡前习惯，帮助自己营造一个更放松、更舒适的睡前环境。
工作坊最后，还可以亲手调配一支属于自己的睡眠复方滚珠 。
日期： 2026年9月27日（星期日）时间： 上午10:00 – 12:00
地点： Rototuna Library, Hamilton
授课语言： 中文
费用： NZ$15/人（包含一支睡眠复方滚珠10ml）
This workshop will be run in Mandarin Chinese language

Full details and registration on our website: https://hamiltonlibraries.co.nz/all-events/whats-on/better-sleep-naturally

23/09/2026

This photo captures a layout that many Hamiltonians will remember, with Ward Street separating Centre Place from Downtown Plaza. Major redevelopments later connected the two, creating the unified shopping precinct we know today.

Reference: HCL_15922
Discover more - https://ow.ly/LSjx50ZAJpj

23/09/2026

Check out this article by The Waikato Local discussing how our library technology, old and new, is helping the next generation of history students.

You can find the full article online on Neighbourly or use your library card details to log in to Pressreader (for this and many other newspapers): https://ow.ly/AJrZ50ZQnYo

21/09/2026

To support essential system maintenance, some library services will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 23 September 2026, starting at 1am, for approximately 12 hours. Please remember to bring your library card when visiting the library on this date. 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.

PLANNED LIBRARY SERVICES OUTAGE: To support essential system maintenance, some library services will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday 23 September 2026 and 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.

20/09/2026

Not all office decor was business as usual. This November 1966 photograph shows Mayor Denis Rogers' office dressed up with streamers, flowers, and a heart-shaped sign to celebrate his silver wedding anniversary.

Reference: 1981.01.41
Discover more - https://ow.ly/OGcX50ZFWRt

18/09/2026

Behind the Scenes at KiwiFil!

Recently, the Hamilton Library Auaha team took a trip to KiwiFil in Tokoroa to explore what happens behind the scenes of New Zealand's innovative 3D filament manufacturing industry. KiwiFil produces high-quality 3D printing filament locally and has a strong focus on recycling, sustainability, and reducing plastic waste through circular manufacturing practices.

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect our library makerspace work with STEM learning, innovation, and environmental sustainability.

KiwiFil

18/09/2026

We've got your weekend movie viewing sorted with Beamafilm, our FREE online streaming service.
This week we're looking at The King's Speech, winner of 4 Academy Awards in 2010, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor.
After the death of his father King George V and the scandalous abdication of King Edward VIII, Bertie who has suffered from a debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of England. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife, Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, arranges for her husband to see an eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue.
After a rough start, the two delve into an unorthodox course of treatment and eventually form an unbreakable bond. With the support of Logue, his family, his government and Winston Churchill, the King will overcome his stammer and deliver a radio-address that inspires his people and unites them in battle.
Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter.
The King's Speech has a run time of 1 hour and 58 mins, and is rated M.
Watch it for free this weekend - all you need is your library card.
https://ow.ly/ERkQ50ZLJxe

17/09/2026

Moorena taatou - Good morning everyone!

Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori is almost over. We've had some amazing activations from waiata to reo at Te Paataka. But the paati (party) isn't over yet....

End your week on a high note with Taonga Puoro at Te Paataka. Join us at 3:30pm today to set yourself up for a relaxing weekend. Help us to build our taonga puoro community. Bring your taonga puoro, share your passion and play along with Harley and Kodi.

And if you don't own a taonga or have never played, we've got you covered!

Central Library - Te Paataka Space - 3:30pm

See you there e te iwi!

17/09/2026

Looking for something a little different? Discover the power of novels in verse.
By combining poetry and storytelling, these books bring characters, emotions, and important life experiences to the page in a unique and accessible way. From friendships and family relationships to finding resilience and confidence, these stories pack a lot into just a few words.

Read our latest blog and explore out junior fiction recommendations - https://ow.ly/J76u50ZNBMH