Discover Auckland's top library checkouts in 2025
The numbers are in, and Aucklanders were reading at full speed in 2025! Discover this year's chart-topping authors and favourite titles across Tāmaki Makaurau. 11 million physical books were checked out this year, plus 6 million digital loans . With 410,000 active library users across the region, it’s been a record-breaking year of borrowing. While Central City Library saw the most visitors through its doors, East Coast Bays Library claimed the title of highest-issuing branch with a remarkable 456,000 checkouts – proof that the community’s appetite for books is as strong as ever. It was a great year for homegrown talent, with several New Zealand authors making a strong showing in the Top 10. And when Aucklanders love a series, they really love it. Rebecca Yarros ’ dragon fantasy Fourth Wing reigned supreme in the adult eAudiobook chart for the second year running, with the next two books in the series snapping up the remaining Top 3 spots. Tamariki couldn’t get enough of...