Auckland Libraries blog

Point Chevalier Library is temporarily relocating to the Annex at Point Chevalier Community Centre on Huia Road. The temporary location is set to open on Monday 20 February 2023. Check out  the library's Facebook page for the latest updates on their opening. Point Chevalier Library closed as a precautionary measure in October last year due to ongoing building issues. Read more on Our Auckland Since the library’s closure, some services have been operating out of our mobile library in Point Chevalier Square. Our new temporary library location will let us return to normal opening hours and offer more library services, such as collecting holds. We can’t wait to see you there! Finding the new location The Point Chevalier Community Centre is located at 18 Huia Road, around the corner from the closed library. The temporary library is situated in the Annex room, behind the community centre building pictured below.  Point Chevalier Community Centre from Huia Road (library entrance vi...

Finish your stack of books with the help of our new auto-renewal function! Kick back, keep reading and we'll take care of things for you! From 30 July 2020, we'll automatically renew most unreturned items on your library account for another 28 days. Read on for what you need to know about this new feature.  What you need to know about auto-renewal Your first renewal will now happen automatically unless the item has been requested by another customer. Auto-renewals apply from the due date of the item - ensuring you have another full 28-day loan. Most library items can be renewed twice unless requested by another customer. You must manually renew your item before the due date if you would like to renew it a second time without accruing overdue charges. If the item has been requested by another customer, you will not be able to renew the item. You can renew your own items in your library account online, in the Auckland Libraries app, or with the assistance of our librarians. Some ...

Libby have made a few enhancements to their app, to continue to provide the best experience possible for our readers. Helpful Shelf tips: There will be new Shelf tips, including one that encourages you to return books once you’re done. You will see this early return prompt based on your reading progress and the number of other readers waiting for a title.  Updated Loans display: The look of the loan screen has been refreshed, adding a reading progress bar and exact due dates. A simple tap on the due date for each book brings up options to return early, renew, or go to the details page. Improved wait time display: You can now see the estimated wait time for a hold by tapping the new calendar icon on your Holds shelf. The OverDrive site will also display an approximate wait time. Please note that all wait times are estimates and may change based on various factors, like early return and hold pickup time. New Shelf summary: When visiting the Shelf, you will be greeted with...