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Alison and Karen celebrate women who work to challenge stereotypes, fight bias, broaden perceptions, improve situations and celebrate achievements. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Books mentioned in the show: Becoming by Michelle Obama Dolly Parton, gender, and country music by Leigh H. Edwards We should all be feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Jacinda Ardern: the story behind an extraordinary leader by Michelle Duff Good and mad: the revolutionary power of women’s anger by Rebecca Traister Birthday by Meredith Russo Go Girl: A storybook of epic NZ women by Barbara Else Change for the better: the story of Georgina Beyer by Cathy Casey Attraction by Ruby Porter 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

Update: Leys Institute Little Library is now open Update: 20 March 2020 Following today's announcement from Auckland Council on its response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), all Auckland Libraries will be temporarily closed from the end of the day Friday 20 March for the next two weeks. Read more . A message from Mirla Kia ora koutou, I am really pleased to advise that the Leys Institute Little Library will open at 9am on Tuesday 31 March and will be open the same hours as you are accustomed to at Leys Institute Library (Monday to Friday - 9am - 6pm, Saturday - 9am - 4pm, Sunday - Closed). This brief update is to share some information about the interim library service for the Leys Institute Library customers. I know there is wide community interest so please feel free to share this with friends and family. Please note that a range of people and departments at Auckland Council are currently working to present possible future options regarding the Leys Institute Lib

In celebration of Pasifika 2020, we’ve put together a list of our film favourites for you to watch throughout the month! It features life stories of some of our greatest sportspeople, courageous tales of Pasifika heroes and a powerful yet timely documentary on the urgency of climate change. Haven't got an account yet?  Click here to sign up using your library membership and start streaming ! With our step-by-step instructions and the great app, it's easy to watch at home or on the go. Anger within: Jonah Lomu Set in New Zealand. 2013 || Rated M Documentary. New Zealand born Tongan Jonah Lomu, was without a doubt, the most famous rugby player of all time. His outstanding physique, his power, his speed, and determination helped revolutionise the game around the world. The Orator Set in Samoa 2011 || Rated PG The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his

Auckland Libraries customers know when they're getting a great deal - that's why thousands of Aucklanders visit and use our library services every year!  Check out five ways Aucklanders are using their library membership to save themselves hundreds of dollars. 1. Try before buy Libraries are the perfect opportunity to try before you buy!  Save hundreds of dollars by borrowing books rather than buying them (and conserve shelf space at home) Play the latest console games for a small rental charge before committing Check out eAudiobooks for free in the easy-to-use Libby by Overdrive app instead of spending your monthly Audible credits.  Love browsing the latest magazines? Check them out for free on the RBdigital app - and keep them! Our libraries also invest in some of the latest technology so you can give it a go and see whether it's right for you. We offer in-library access to VR technology, Playstation 4 consoles, 3D printers, robot

Alison and Morgan discuss the classic 'coming-of-age' narrative in queer literature and discover that an author’s lived experience has a great influence on the quality of the story. Listen to this weeks episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Books mentioned in the show: Lie with me by Philippe Besson Queer by William S Burroughs Birthday by Meredith Russo They both die at the end by Adam Silvera Infinity son by Adam Silvera Fun home by Alison Bechdel 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 9.35pm. Recent shows can be listened to as podcasts via the  Auckland Libraries podcast .

Alison and Karen pay homage to some true literary power couples from the romantic era’s Percy and Mary to the modern day’s Nicole and Jonathan. We include the beat generation’s Jane and Paul, the lost generation’s Zelda and Scott and the timeless Gertrude and Alice. These pairs would make great cat names for those who are double-kittied. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Books mentioned in the show: Forest dark by Nicole Krauss Here I am by Jonathan Safran Foer Save me the waltz by Zelda Fitzgerald The collected writings by Zelda Fitzgerald Tender is the night by F Scott Fitzgerald Two serious ladies by Jane Bowles The sheltering sky by Paul Bowles Frankenstein by Mary Shelley  Selected poems and prose by Percy Bysshe Shelley The autobiography of Alice B Toklas by Gertrude Stein What is remembered by Alice B Toklas Paris was yesterday, 1925-30 by Janet Flanner Auckland Libraries' radio show Books and Beyond

There are great new updates to the Libby app now live! Libby by Overdrive is the best way to read and listen to Overdrive eBooks and eAudiobooks on your smartphone or device. To enjoy notifications and other app improvements, be sure to install the latest update for Libby from your device’s app store. Hold redelivery live 2 March 2020 Too many holds arriving at once? Hold redelivery will allow you to suspend a hold once it becomes available while maintaining your place on the wait list. Libby notifications will alert you when your holds become available. After receiving a notification that a hold is available, you can chose to do one of the following: Borrow the book within three days.  Choose to suspend the hold - this will pass the book to the next person in line. After the suspension period finishes, you will be able to borrow the book when the next copy is available. Choose to cancel the hold. If you take no action, your hold will automatically be suspended one t