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Account linking enables Auckland Council Library members to connect their individual library accounts, allowing them to view or manage account activity. This can be a one-way connection where one account manages another, or a two-way connection, where two accounts can manage each other. Whether you’re a parent or caregiver keeping track of your child’s checkouts, or a family member helping someone else in your household, linked accounts save time and reduce hassle by managing multiple accounts from the same login. You can manage any existing checkouts or holds using account linking. However, to add any new requests or eCheckouts, you still need to log in to the account you'd like to borrow with, as usual. If you’d like help setting up a linked account, please visit your local library branch or get in touch with us. Types of linked accounts 1-way sharing This is when one account manages another – perfect for parents who look after a child’s account. 2-way sharing Both accounts manag...

Discover ready-to-read eBooks and eAudiobooks with instant access through Auckland Libraries.  Browse popular titles across all genres in our guaranteed available Book Club collections on OverDrive or in the Libby app – with no waiting lists or holds. These collections let you listen or read right away, free with your library card. All titles are guaranteed available until a new selection is released in early April 2027. Book Club collections  All of our guaranteed available eBooks and eAudiobooks are organised into Book Club collections on OverDrive and in the Libby app. Each Book Club collection brings together ready-to-read titles by genre, audience or theme, making it easy to browse popular books across all categories in one place. Explore Book Club collections: All collections eAudiobooks for adults   Book club favourites   Young adult book club favourites New Zealand fiction and nonfiction   Lonely Planet travel guides Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau fiction...

Due to maintenance, some of our online services will be unavailable on: Thursday, 18 June at 6am to 7am. During this time, you might not be able to: Log into your catalogue account Use ePurse and web reservation services  Search and borrow items on eBook/eAudiobook platforms Our apologies for the inconvenience.

Is there anything more exciting for pop culture fans than the  Armageddon Expo ? It’s the ultimate place to celebrate your top TV, anime and video game obsessions.  Why not dive into the graphic novels and manga behind the hype?  There’s no need to spend money on a single volume when you can read the whole series for free with your library card.  We’ve put together a must-read list inspired by this year’s special guests, featuring titles connected to fan-favourite worlds like Stranger Things , Avatar: The Last Airbender , and Final Fantasy .  You’ll also find standout manga picks like Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End and Jujutsu Kaisen – perfect if you’re already deep in anime or just getting started. Start here: the stories behind the hype Curious about where your favourite on-screen stories began? This list is your shortcut to exploring visual storytelling for free. Borrow eBooks online or request physical copies to pick up from your local library.   Stran...

Bestie Junior has landed in your library, and it’s packed with awesome reads chosen by librarians who know exactly what kids love.  Grown-ups have had a Bestie collection for a while… now it’s your turn! Head to the Bestie Junior display (look for a table or special shelf) and see what you can discover. Every visit might be different! How Bestie Junior works Bestie Junior is all about getting great books into kids’ hands, quickly. Each library has a slightly different mix of titles. If you spot something you like, don’t wait too long – someone else might snap it up! Here’s what makes Bestie Junior different: Borrow for 2 weeks (instead of 4), so more kids get a turn  Take  maximum 2 books  at a time across all Bestie collections No holds and no renewals , keeping the books moving  Multiple copies of popular titles, so they’re easier to find  You can return books to any library  You can still search for titles in the catalogue and place a ...

Curious to know whether the book really is better? 2026 has already kicked off with some incredible page-to-screen adaptations – and plenty more are on the way! Take your pick this year from murder mysteries and heated romances to chilling thrillers, beloved children’s classics and epic fantasy.  Revisit a literary classic like Wuthering Heights or finally pick up Project Hail Mary before its big-screen debut!  Last year brought us some incredible adaptations – check out our library list Books coming to screens in 2025 – and 2026’s line-up is just as exciting.  Before these stories hit cinemas and streaming services (or if they already have!), it’s not too late to experience them the way they were originally told. Book-to-screen adaptations in 2026 In order of on-screen release date: 1. Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell This award-winning historical novel reimagines the life of Shakespeare’s family through the eyes of his wife Agnes (Anne) Hathaway. Tender, l...