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“Kia pūavai to tātou Reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani I Aotearoa” May our Cook Islands Māori language blossom in Aotearoa. “Te ma’ata I ta’au ka oranga, ko te ma’ata rai ia ta’au ka rauka” The more you give, the more you receive; if you give a lot, you will receive a lot. Turou! Oro Mai! ‘Akaepaepa'anga te ‘Are Puka o Ākarana i te Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani Tapati 2 o ‘Āukute – Ma’anakai 8 o ‘Āukute 2020 |Sunday 2 August – Saturday 9 August 2020 Te Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani is a time of the year for Cook Islanders living throughout Aotearoa to acknowledge, celebrate and embrace the culture, history and most importantly, the reo (language) of the Cook Islands. Our city, Tāmaki Makaurau, has the largest Pacific population in the world, with just over 35,000 people proudly identifying as being Cook Islanders. It is for this reason that Auckland Libraries is delighted to connect with our Cook Islands community and celebrate the pearl of the Pacific. Kiaorana e Kia Manuia! ...

In this episode of Books and Beyond, Alison talks to Dan Fitzpatrick (Ngā Ruahine) about the poetry of colonialism in Aotearoa. Dan teaches at a large, super diverse secondary school in Auckland. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Poetry of colonialism Books mentioned in the show:   The breathing tree : new poems  by  Apirana Taylor   Storyteller : poems 1988-1999  by  Simon Williamson ; with an introduction by Apirana Taylor   Rail poems of New Zealand Aotearoa : an anthology  by  edited by Mark Pirie   The best of best New Zealand poems  by  edited by Bill Manhire & Damien Wilkins   Denis Glover : selected poems  by  Denis Glover ; edited by Bill Manhire   Selected poems, 1940-1989  by  Allen Curnow   Fast talking PI  by  Selina Tusitala Marsh   Dark sparrin...

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 ...

Alison and Ineka have been reading books about adulting in a world of weirdness and wellness influencers.  Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Literary lounge Books mentioned in the show: Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson  Going Dutch by James Gregor  Natural causes: an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying, and killing ourselves to live longer by Barbara Ehrenreich  Nickel and Dimed: on (not) getting by in America by Barbara Ehrenreich  Eileen by Otessa Moshfegh  The butt: an exit strategy by Will Self  Wordslut: a feminist guide to taking back the English language by Amanda Montell  Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on  Planet FM104.6 , Sundays at 9.35 pm. Recent shows can be listened to ...

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...

In this episode, Alison and Ineka talk with Cathy Casey and Kees Lodder, two of the authors of Opening Little Boxes ,  written during the COVID-19 lockdown.   1 Pandemic, 1 household, 3 generations, 5 humans, 1 dog, 1 cat.  Creativity, mindfulness, and finding love and understanding in an uncertain and frightening time.  Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Opening little boxes Books mentioned in the show: Opening little boxes by Kees Lodder, Cathy Casey, Manuela Bertão, Alex Casey; foreword by the Right Honourable Helen Clark Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on  Planet FM104.6 , Sundays at 9.35 pm. Recent shows can be listened to  via the Auckland Libraries podcast .

Alison and Karen talk about their recent reads and their 'to be read' lists and discuss how these relate to the current state of the world. Art really does imitate life .   Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Literary Lounge Books mentioned in the show: Fake baby by Amy McDaid  Secret service by Tom Bradby Faber & Faber : the untold story by Toby Faber Death in herhands by Ottessa Moshfeigh  How to beautistic by Charlotte Amelia Poe A stranger's pose , essays by Emmanuele Iduma  Between theworld and me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems from the Central City Library basement and… beyond. Catch us on  Planet FM104.6 , Sundays at 9.35 pm. Recent shows can be listened to  via the Auckland Libraries podcast .