Auckland Libraries blog

  Did you know that you can access Auckland Council Libraries’ extensive eCollections without leaving the comfort of your whare? Libby is a free and easy-to-use app that gives you access to our massive selection of titles with no subscriptions, fees or monthly limits. Curated lists With over 200,000 titles, don’t be intimidated by the vast range  -   we can help you find the perfect page-turner. Go to OverDrive From celebrating rainbow communities, Lunar New Year, New Zealand authors and Book Club favourites, explore lists curated by our librarians, designed to help you find something great to read, as well as our popular Top 100 list, so you know what’s hot. What’s different about Libby? Libby makes borrowing books simple  -   the titles you borrow return themselves automatically when you reach the end of your loan period. Not finished reading or listening? Renew it or borrow it again  -  it’ll save your place so you can pick up where you le...

These new features will make your eReading experience even faster and more enjoyable!  Helpful new features are now available on the  Libby by Overdrive and BorrowBox apps. Don't forget to update your apps on your device to get the full enhanced experience!  Libby now supports nine additional languages The Libby app now supports browsing in nine additional languages.  All of the helpful Libby information and guides can be updated to your preferred language! Libby will automatically use the language your device or web browser is currently using. eBooks and eAudiobooks remain in their original languages.  You can now browse collections, search for specific titles, get help and more in the following languages: • English • Spanish • French (Canada) • Simplified Chinese • Traditional Chinese • German • Italian • Japanese • Russian • Swedish If you'd like to use Libby in a different language than your device, go to the Libby menu, select Get Some...

With libraries closed and Aotearoa in lockdown over the last 8 weeks, many Aucklanders turned to our eCollections and online resources to read, watch and learn while staying safe at home. A whopping 498,287 eBooks and eAudiobooks were issued, and we welcomed 3,772 new members to the Auckland Libraries whānau. Our staff were also getting busy, making over 15,000 calls to members of Auckland's over 70s community and offering support in these difficult times.  Many of our heritage collections staff spent time transcribing nineteenth-century letters in the collections , making them more accessible for keyword searching. Our Stay Connected series on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter saw Aucklanders share with us (and each other!) their stories, whakapapa, lockdown lives and more. We also got creative and started offering our popular events and programmes online. With musical performances, craft activities, storytimes, webinars, virtual bookclubs and knitting groups, it’s been amazing...

Goodbye to eBook waitlists! Our ‘Guaranteed Available’ OverDrive collections offer you immediate access to the cream of the crop and a whole swathe of new titles. This service guarantees you immediate access to a selection of popular eBook titles - with no waiting for the reader ahead of you to return their copy! Just keep reading We have unlimited access to a selection of acclaimed novels and quality non-fiction. These lists will hold a special attraction for book clubs who read the same book, as it guarantees every member a copy at the same time! Check them out: Book club favourites 2020 - 2021 A selection of classics Classics for kids Listen to unlimited eAudiobooks Borrow selected unlimited eAudiobook titles from Borrowbox , thanks to Bolinda.