Auckland Libraries blog

Mānawatia a Matariki Winter brings a time for reflection and celebration in Aotearoa. The Matariki star cluster rises in the winter skies, marking the start of the Māori new year. What is Matariki? Traditionally, Māori astronomers meticulously observed the night sky, weaving celestial movements into all facets of life. Matariki wasn't just a new year, it was a time for whānau to reflect on the past year, plan for a bountiful harvest, and celebrate with kai, kōrero and entertainment.  Matariki is a special time to come together, acknowledge and reflect on the year and look ahead to the future.  Books about Matariki How well do you know the stars? As winter chills settle in, why not cosy up with a book from your library. Grow your understanding before the festivities begin with free online access or by visiting your local branch.  These librarian picks can help you connect with Matariki's celestial story, the significance of each star, and how its arrival shapes our Ao...

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...