Auckland Libraries blog

Personal growth comes in all shapes and sizes, and your library card is a gateway to endless knowledge beyond the bookshelf. Access LinkedIn Learning for free to explore thousands of expert-led courses – there’s something for everyone! Whether you want to improve your abilities as an artist, influencer, craftsperson or team player, these unique courses can take your self-improvement journey in unexpected directions.  How to log in to LinkedIn Learning for free Simply use your library barcode number and PIN to log in to LinkedIn Learning and start your educational journey today. Don’t have a library card yet? It's easy and free to sign up for a library card online . Learn 3D printing Ready to bring your sketchbook scribbles to life? From scanning and modelling to choosing the right printer, this interactive course will teach you all you need to know about the world of 3D printing. Log in using your library card to access the course:  Learning 3D Printing . Once you’...

We are changing the way we manage Research and Heritage enquiries, donations and bookings. From Tuesday 1 April 2025, all Research and Heritage enquiries will be managed on our new online platform, RefTracker. You can view your enquiry and communicate with the team via the RefTracker notification email in your inbox. Which services are moving to RefTracker? The affected processes will be: Making a booking in the heritage collections reading room Donating to the heritage collection Asking for research help from our experts What if I have an open Research and Heritage Enquiry? Any existing communications and details regarding open enquiries with the Research and Heritage Services team will be automatically moved to the new platform. From 1 April onwards, you can view your enquiry and communicate with our team via the RefTracker notification you will receive in your email inbox. How can I create a new enquiry? You will still be able to submit a request to book a reading room, donate to th...

Due to maintenance, our online library services will be unavailable on: 6am to 7am, Thursday 13 March. The outages will include searching for library items in the library catalogue, logging in and managing your account, paying online and joining the library.   The outages will also affect our eCollections platforms, the Auckland Libraries app and our eLearning resources. Our apologies for this inconvenience.

Dreading the drag of a long journey? Or love having the time to yourself? Public transport can be a great chance to unwind or catch up on tasks.  Whether you're craving relaxation or want to make the most of your journey, here are some ideas to leverage your commute for free with your Auckland Council library card ! Recharge on the go: library e-resources for relaxation  Sometimes, the best use of your commute is simply to de-stress. This time is yours. Sit back, relax; embrace the hum of the engine and the world passing you by.  Here are some ways your library card can help you unplug and unwind – just don’t miss your stop!  Immerse yourself in a story Pop on some comfy headphones and get lost in an eAudiobook . With your library card, you can access hundreds of free titles online from captivating fiction to insightful non-fiction. Carve out some ‘me time’ by listening to true crime, steamy romance or even self-help books in the privacy of your headphones. It's...

New year, new books! If you've set yourself a goal to read more this year, we're here to help you embrace the challenge. The beauty of reading resolutions is that they're not ironclad contracts; they're reminders to explore, learn, grow and sometimes stumble a bit in the process. Instead of stressing over goals, remember that reading isn't a race; it's a journey. Slow down and give yourself space to enjoy each page. This could be the year you rediscover the joy of losing yourself in a story. Let’s turn those pages together! To help you get started, our librarians have ten simple tips (and a few title suggestions) to get you back on track:   1.      Start off short and sweet Long, hefty novels can be daunting even to the most dedicated readers. Grant yourself easy gratification with quick reads that your mind can glide through. There are plenty of short books and novellas that will quickly grip your attention and leave you feeling accomplished.  ...