Our Libraries have a range of books, news paper articles, DVD’s and more with information about our local history. If you are interested in how we got here, the events that happened on the way and the people that made it all happen, our Local History section is the place to go. Please see a Librarian to point you in the right direction and help you with your search.
On the hunt for more local history why not one of the museums in the district:
Morrinsville Museum
Morrinsville Museum have a range of permanent exhibitions and short term displays that you can explore and learn the important moments in Morrinsville's history.
The museam can help you find answers about the area and local families using information from files of material donated by residents or relations, a microfiche search, a microfilm search, or a search in Papers Past. The first half hour of research is free and thereafter $12.00 per hour.
Te Aroha Museum
Te Aroha Museum have a range of permanent exhibitions and short term displays that you can explore and learn the important moments in Te Aroha's history. They hold over 145000 items in their collections ranging from objects, photo's, archives, local newspapers and books, including historical information on local houses, gold claim maps and cemetery records.
They can help you with your research of a $20/hour fee.
Matamata - Firth Tower
