Auckland Libraries blog

What will you be reading this summer? These tips will have you fully prepared for a summer of rest and relaxation. Just for you After the year that we've had, it's time to read, relax and reset with our Summer reading, sorted programme.  Earn badges by logging your reading, completing activities and submitting reviews that put you into the draw to win fantastic prizes from Specsavers, Auckland's hottest attractions and more! All whilst you kick back and chill out with a good book! Download the Beanstack Tracker app on your device and register to be in to win. Find out more about Summer reading, sorted on our website. Fun for the whole whānau The fun doesn't stop there! Register your whole family for our summer reading programme and take on our reading missions as a team. Read to earn badges that put you and your readers into the draw to win great prizes from Specsavers, MOTAT, Snowplanet and many more!   Download the Beanstack Tracker on your device and register to be i...

Auckland Libraries customers know when they're getting a great deal - that's why thousands of Aucklanders visit and use our library services every year!  Check out five ways Aucklanders are using their library membership to save themselves hundreds of dollars. 1. Try before buy Libraries are the perfect opportunity to try before you buy!  Save hundreds of dollars by borrowing books rather than buying them (and conserve shelf space at home) Play the latest console games for a small rental charge before committing Check out eAudiobooks for free in the easy-to-use Libby by Overdrive app instead of spending your monthly Audible credits.  Love browsing the latest magazines? Check them out for free on the RBdigital app - and keep them! Our libraries also invest in some of the latest technology so you can give it a go and see whether it's right for you. We offer in-library access to VR technology, Playstation 4 consoles, 3D printers, rob...

If you haven't visited the library in a while, finding your way around can be quite a daunting task. We all know libraries are full of fascinating, gripping and titillating reads, but with endless options - where do you begin? We’re sharing our top five tips to help you get the best out of your library experience. Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for or don’t know where to start, these library hacks will help you find those hidden gems and make the checkout process a breeze. 1. Recently returned The recently returned section is a great place to start, as these are tried and tested by other customers! There will be a variety of genres on display, for those who don’t know what they’re looking for or if you're looking to try something new. 2. My Librarian Finding a good book can be tricky if you don’t know what you’re interested in! You can request a personalised recommendation from one of our librarians, just by filling out a short que...