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Alison and Karen celebrate women who work to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate achievements. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Books mentioned in the show: Becoming by Michelle Obama Dolly Parton, gender, and country music by Leigh H. Edwards We should all be feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Jacinda Ardern: the story behind an extraordinary leader by Michelle Duff Good and mad: the revolutionary power of women’s anger by Rebecca Traister Birthday by Meredith Russo Go Girl: A storybook of epic NZ women by Barbara Else Change for the better: the story of Georgina Beyer by Cathy Casey Attraction by Ruby Porter Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on  Planet FM104.6 , Sundays

Update: Leys Institute Little Library is now open Update: 20 March 2020 Following today's announcement from Auckland Council on its response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all Auckland Libraries will be temporarily closed from the end of the day Friday 20 March for the next two weeks. Read more . A message from Mirla Kia ora koutou, I am really pleased to advise that the Leys Institute Little Library will open at 9am on Tuesday 31 March and will be open the same hours as you are accustomed to at Leys Institute Library (Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm, Saturday - 9am - 4pm, Sunday - Closed). This brief update is to share some information about the interim library service for the Leys Institute Library customers. I know there is wide community interest so please feel free to share this with friends and family. Please note that a range of people and departments at Auckland Council are currently working to present possible future options regarding the Leys Institute Lib