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Online services outage

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Due to maintenance, our online library services will be unavailable on: Thursday 21 March  6.00am to 7.00am The outage will include searching for library items in the library catalogue, logging in and managing your account, paying online and joining the library.   The outage will also affect our eCollections platforms, the Auckland Libraries app, telephone renewals, and our eLearning resources. Our apologies for this inconvenience.

Top reads that celebrate women this International Women's Day

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Women's stories deserve to be heard and celebrated. Through the power of books, women authors have accelerated progress toward a stronger and more inclusive world for all.  This International Women's Day , we’re sharing powerful narratives and diverse perspectives of women writers through a collection of recommended reads available to borrow from Auckland Council Libraries. Find your sense of belonging among these unique reads and remember – your voice matters! Unearthing her-story and the power of the past Delve into the captivating world of women's history with our expertly curated lists. Compiled by our passionate librarians, these selections shed light on true stories of extraordinary women throughout the ages who went unheard in their own time. Explore the journeys of changemakers, pioneers and everyday heroes who have shaped our world. Women's histories – unveil hidden figures behind historical events and the empires of times long past. Inspire inclusion – uncov

A student's guide to Auckland Council Libraries

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Work smarter, not harder. The best study environments are free and have everything you need to focus, collaborate, unwind and get support from experts. Here’s how you can get free resources and support from libraries as a student in Auckland. Are you on your academic journey in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland? University can be a demanding adventure, but don't worry, you've got this – because your public libraries have your back!   Scattered throughout the region like hidden gems, Auckland Council Libraries offer a free gateway to a wide range of resources online and in person. Think beyond the bookshelves: explore creative spaces, find personalised reading recommendations, or seek expert research assistance. Plus, you can access technology and quiet study spaces – everything you need to thrive in your studies.  Make your student life easier by getting to know your local library, designed to support your learning journey and help save your precious dollars. All you need is a library c

10 types of books to help reach your reading resolutions in 2024

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Caught in a reading slump? Here are 10 types of books to help break the cycle and give your inner bookworm a second chance.  February snuck up on you, did it? Maybe those to-be-read piles loom a little taller, and unspoken guilt whispers about forgotten "self-improvement" goals and New Year’s resolutions. But guess what? It's okay. Absolutely okay. Many of us blink and it's February, wondering where January's optimism flew. That's the beauty of resolutions – they're not ironclad contracts, they're invitations to explore, to learn, to grow (and sometimes stumble a bit in the process). So instead of guilt-tripping yourself, remember that reading isn't a race; it's a journey. Embrace the slow reader in you, the one who savours each sentence in a sunlit corner. This year, forget the pressure to perform and rediscover the pure joy of getting lost in a story.  To help you find your way back to reading, our expert librarians have brought together ten

Raumati Reads prize winners: Summer 2023-24 reading challenge

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News Young Aucklanders have been busy readers this summer!  Imagine exploring Kiwi myths beneath the summer sun, or encountering fantastical creatures between ice cream breaks – that's the magic Auckland kids discovered with the Raumati Reads Kiwiana reading challenge. Whether you took your books to the beach, on a camping trip or just cosied up in a sunny corner at home, we hope you found your new favourite stories while powering through your reading activities. Now, we celebrate the lucky tamariki who unlocked a world of prizes with their love of reading! Prize winners Tū Meke Prize Draw Kids earned one entry for every five reading activities completed!  Congratulations to:  Wani (7, Onehunga Library) – Lenovo Tablet Ethan (7, Panmure Library) – Sky Tower Family Pass  Reeja (8, Papatoetoe Library) – Auckland Zoo Family Pass  Anita (8, Manukau Library) – Kiwiana Whānau Hamper Saoirse (8, Takapuna Library) – $100 Giftpay eVoucher Beanstack Top Readers Prize Draw Kids who logg

Love is Love competition: Take 3 romance books

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Cupid's arrow has struck Auckland Council Libraries!  We’re feeling the love this month as we celebrate the fabulous Auckland Pride Festival from 1 - 29 February and Valentine’s Day on 14 February.  Join our free Love is Love reading competition to win prizes and find new books that make your heart happy. Throughout February, borrow three romance novels from any of our libraries or our Libby and OverDrive eCollections.  You'll automatically go in the draw to win a Love is Love picnic pack worth $300 or one of two Mitre 10 Mega 'shop and flirt' $100 gift cards.  The more romances you read, the more chances you have to win, so fill your library card with love!  We're celebrating love in all its diversity, so look out for our romance displays and booklists that will tickle your fancy, no matter what (or who) you fancy! Seven ways to find your perfect match with a romance book Not sure how to find the one? Like people, love stories come in all shapes and sizes. Don’t be

Discover the top Auckland Libraries checkouts 2023

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Aucklanders have been avid readers in 2023! Discover the popular books that flew off the shelves at Auckland Council Libraries.  This year, our most-borrowed adults' titles saw local rising star authors claiming the spotlight thanks to our game-changing Bestie collection .   Launched during August’s We Read Auckland festival, the Bestie collection of new and recent bestsellers from Tāmaki Makaurau sparked a borrowing surge across the region. With two-week loans, increased copies and no holds, these titles are readily available to grab off the shelf.  Local authors even knocked our usual Top 3 fiction authors – Lee Child, Michael Connolly and David Baldacci – off the top of the fiction chart! Besties offer Aucklanders immediate great reads from both local and international authors.   In the world of children’s fiction, beloved classics like Geronimo Stilton, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Harry Potter cast their charm. Read on to discover which titles are among young Aucklanders’ favouri