Auckland Libraries blog

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...

Due to maintenance, our online library services will be unavailable on: 6.05am to 6.30am, Thursday 13 February. 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.

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.  ...

It’s official – Aucklanders are enthusiasts of books written by fellow New Zealanders! Discover the most-borrowed books that made their way from Auckland Council Libraries into the homes and hearts of Aucklanders in 2024. The year saw a rise in the popularity of Kiwi authors, with half of the 10 most borrowed books written by New Zealanders. Leading the charge and taking the top spot for 2024 was Olivia Spooner’s popular war-time love story, The Girl from London . Three memoirs by New Zealanders also made the top ten list, thanks to the success of 2024 We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau. The festival featured 16 must-read local stories in the highly revered Bestie collection, showcasing some of the most in-demand books in Tāmaki Makaurau. Geronimo Stilton returned as a fan favourite in the children's fiction universe, taking the number two spot, with Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas under the Sea knocking Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from the to...