Auckland Libraries blog

Want to be swept off your feet by a novel, but not sure how to find the one?  Like people, love stories come in all shapes and sizes. Don’t be shy, give them a try! Libraries make all kinds of romance books and eBooks available for free across the region. Here are some hot tips on how to find the best romance reads in Auckland.   1. Discover the magic of borrowing  Sure, bookshop dates are a cosy way to connect, but there's a special kind of magic in getting lost in a borrowed book. No pressure to buy, just a chance to explore whatever catches your eye. Borrow two, three, or a whole stack! It's the perfect way to discover what truly grips you, the characters who stay with you and the themes that spark your curiosity. Plus, the best part? Without the commitment of buying, you're free to dive into uncharted literary territory! Discover sub-genres you never knew you'd love and get to know yourself as a reader. 2. Know when to move on Every story deserves a chance, but if y...

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 ...

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 Priz...