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Whether your job has been impacted by COVID-19, you are looking for a change of scene or you are re-entering the workforce, Auckland Libraries has plenty of resources to help you get back on track. Let’s face it, job-seeking, upskilling and changing careers can be challenging at the best of times, but these transitions are difficult in our new, ever-changing landscape. Fortunately, Libraries provide opportunities for lifelong learning through lockdown and beyond.  We have so many fantastic resources that are available anytime, anywhere - and they are completely free! Now’s the time to lean in and keep learning. Work Navigator Get practical support with our Work Navigator programme. We can help you put together your CV and cover letter, navigate careers websites and identify skillsets! Our friendly staff can also assist you with upskilling, job seeking and accessing free online training like Lynda.com, to help you gain confidence and independence in your career development. Botany, Cent

Today Daren Kamali, Pacific Heritage Advisor at Auckland Libraries, joins us to share how he celebrates Macawa Ni Vosa Vaka Viti - Fiji Language Week.  Daren is one of our  Pasifika specialists . Auckland Libraries has Pasifika specialists with diverse interests based in libraries throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. Click here to find out more about how we can support you and your community. Talanoa with Daren Kamali, Pacific Heritage Advisor Bula! Please tell us a bit about your role at Auckland Libraries? I'm Daren Kamali – Heritage Pacific Advisor at Auckland Libraries Special Collections.  How do you celebrate Macawa Ni Vosa Vaka Viti?   I celebrate Macaw Ni Vosa Vaka Viti by Talanoa Vaka Viti, speaking Fijian with elders of the family and close friends, I also get the children to read Fijian books during this time. Always a special thing to have some Yaqona, Talanoa and Fijian food, like curry and roti, miti, wheke and lovu.  How do you connect with friends and family during this time

Ratu Meli in his iTaukei stance serving Yaqona to Auckland Library Staff. (Photograph by Dan Liu, Auckland Libraries) Ni sa Bula Vinaka! Celebrate Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fiji Language Week with Auckland Libraries from 4 - 10 Okotova (October) 2020. This year's theme is Noqu Vosa, Noqu isema bula – My language, my living link. The aim of the week is to encourage Fijians living in Auckland to retain or learn their unique language, as well as an opportunity for all Aucklanders to experience the rich and vibrant culture of Fiji. This year marks the 50th Independence of Fiji and we'll be celebrating with a selection of events at our libraries. Akanisi Mocesava from the village of Korotulu on Moce Island in the Lau Group who has practised her art form for 30+ years. Image by Dan Liu, Auckland Libraries. Fijian titles and resources Auckland Libraries has an extensive collection of Pacific resources and materials. Check out some of our Fijian collection in this curated list. Celebr

Fale Tusi i Aukilani e fakamanatu te Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu / Auckland Libraries celebrates Tuvalu Language Week Talofa! Join us in celebrating Tuvalu Language Week from 27 Setema (September) to 3 Oketopa (October). This year's theme is  Fakatili Te Kiloga Fou -  Navigating the changing environment. Did you know? Tuvalu means 'eight islands together'. Tuvalu was once known as the Ellice Islands, and in 1978, Tuvalu declared independence from Great Britain. The capital is Funafuti Atoll; most government offices are located in the village of Vaiaku, Fongafale islet, a constituent part of Funafuti Atoll. The group includes both atolls and reef islands. The atolls - Nanumea, Nui, Nukufetau, Funafuti, and Nukulaelae - have islets encircling a shallow lagoon; the reef islands - Nanumanga, Niutao, Vaitupu, and Niulakita - are compact with a fringing reef. Tuvaluans are Polynesian, and their language, Tuvaluan, is closely related to Samoan. Nui, however, was heavily settled in pr

Today the lovely Meli Kaveinga joins us from the Rānui community to share how she celebrates Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu -Tuvalu Language Week.  Meli is a member of the Tuvalu community who lives in Rānui and frequently visits our libraries. Talanoa with  Meli Fakatalofa atu! Tell us a little about yourself, Meli! Talofa, my name is Meli Kaveinga.  I was born in Funafuti the capital of Tuvalu. I was raised by my grandparents Melita and Semese Alefaio. We moved here to New Zealand when I was very young and have been here ever since.  I've been teaching for more than ten years at different schools and I'm currently at Birdwood School in Rānui as the Learning Support Coordinator.  What does Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu -Tuvalu Language Week mean to you? Tuvalu Language Week means a lot to me because this is a special time of the year where I can showcase my culture and language.  It’s also a great opportunity for me to teach others about my language and culture and to also allow people fro

These school holidays we're setting our imaginations free!  Drop by your local libraries for a big stack of books and then keep the fun going at home with access to our online activities and resources. We have eBooks, eAudiobooks, databases featuring fun and educational games and even streaming films! If you're keeping the whānau indoors, we have the tools you need for some extreme staycationing! We have hundreds of free online resources to entertain, educate or distract tamariki! Your Auckland Libraries membership gives you full access - just log in with your library card and password or PIN, and jump right in! No library card? No worries!  Sign up for an eMembership  for full access to our eResources, all from the comfort of your own home. No WiFi? Check out Spark Jump , a programme that provides access to modems and a subsidised prepaid wireless internet connection. It is available to anyone who does not have a broadband connection at home because cost is a barrier. Find out

Kapow! From Monday 21 September to Sunday 11 October 2020, we're celebrating the incredible worlds of graphic novels, comics and manga. Comic Book: Take 3 WIN tickets to Armageddon Auckland’s 25th Anniversary Expo ! Borrow any three graphic novels, comics or manga from any of our libraries or on the eBook platforms  OverDrive and Libby from September 21 to October 11 2020, and you're automatically in the draw to win one of ten family passes to Armageddon Expo (23 - 26 October, Labour Weekend) and three  Beyond Reality Media graphic novel packs! Visit your local library, our OverDrive homepage or our Libraries catalogue to explore our collection of graphic novels and manga for adults, teens and kids, check your contact details are up to date , and get borrowing today for your chance to win! Not yet an Auckland Libraries member? Membership is free for Auckland residents and it only takes a minute to join.  Join Auckland Libraries now! Competition terms and conditions apply.