Auckland Libraries blog

To spark your reading inspiration this summer, we’ve rounded up a legacy of best-sellers to bring you the best books from over the decades. Thanks to the Auckland Libraries Top 100 , we all know the best books of our most recent decade. But what about the many decades before? After much deliberation, we've chosen our top reads from the 1950s right through to the 2010s.  Agree?  Visit our website to start requesting!  Disagree? Let us know your favourites via Instagram , Facebook or Twitter .  The 50s East of Eden by John Steinbeck East of Eden was considered by Steinbeck to be his magnum opus. Its epic scope and memorable characters explore universal themes of love and identity, and it remains one of America's most enduring novels. Set in California's Salinas Valley, two families find their destinies fatefully intertwined. The 60s To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Through the eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Lee explores the issues of race and class in the Deep Sout...

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...

Nothing goes together quite like Aotearoa and the outdoors. Whether it's looking after the garden, long walks or our great love of sport, we seem to be forever exploring new ways to stay connected to our environment. As we head into the new year, what better time to get outside and explore our beautiful city? We have plenty of book lists to give you inspiration for your next adventure including Auckland specific walks, trips to our best attractions, gardening tips and everything sports!  Check out a few of our favourites below and let us know on our Instagram or Facebook how you're making the most of the sunshine! Don't forget to check-in your reads for the Great Summer Read challenge .  Our Auckland walks book list features everything from walking around our heritage sites to dog-friendly walking paths across Tāmaki Makaurau. There are informative guides for those who appreciate a holistic experience, or short and succinct guides for those just wanting to get o...