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Calling all passionate readers, book lovers, bookworms and book nerds. This is the show for you. Not only do we discuss books about books, but we also dive into books whose plotlines are related to other books. Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Fully booked Books mentioned in the show: Dear Fahrenheit 451: a librarian’s love letters andbreak-up notes to her books by Annie Spence The novel cure: an A-Z of literary remedies by Ella Berthoud and Susan Elderkin Mr Penumbra’s 24-hour bookstore by Robin Sloan Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury A passion for books: a book lover's treasury of stories, essays, humour, lore, and lists on collecting, reading, borrowing, lending, caring for and appreciating books  edited by Harold Rabinowitz and Rob Kaplan The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak  The Bookshop by Penelope Fitzgerald Auckland Librarie

Alison and Ineka look back on the Lockdown and talk about what they’ve been reading during this time. Their reads range from Grit Lit to Pandemic Lit to Family Saga. They talk about what’s still on their TBR lists and introduce a new section called Hot Tips.   Listen to this week's episode on the Auckland Libraries podcast. Ngā Pātaka Kōrero - Auckland Libraries · Books and Beyond: Literary lounge lockdown special Books mentioned in the show:   Sweetgirl   by Travis  Mulhauser   Pale Horse, Pale Rider   by Katherine Anne Porter   Ship of Fools  by Katherine Anne Porter   Fresh Complaint   by Jeffrey Eugenides   The Marriage Plot   by Jeffrey Eugenides   Middlesex   by Jeffrey Eugenides   The Virgin Suicides   by Jeffrey Eugenides   One Day   by David Nicholls   Sweet Sorrow   by David Nicholls   The Luminaries  by Eleanor Catton   Auckland Libraries' radio show  Books and Beyond  explores the world of books with guest authors, recommended reads, gems fro

With libraries closed and Aotearoa in lockdown over the last 8 weeks, many Aucklanders turned to our eCollections and online resources to read, watch and learn while staying safe at home. A whopping 498,287 eBooks and eAudiobooks were issued, and we welcomed 3,772 new members to the Auckland Libraries whānau. Our staff were also getting busy, making over 15,000 calls to members of Auckland's over 70s community and offering support in these difficult times.  Many of our heritage collections staff spent time transcribing nineteenth-century letters in the collections , making them more accessible for keyword searching. Our Stay Connected series on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter saw Aucklanders share with us (and each other!) their stories, whakapapa, lockdown lives and more. We also got creative and started offering our popular events and programmes online. With musical performances, craft activities, storytimes, webinars, virtual bookclubs and knitting groups, it’s been amazing

Calling all movers, shakers, groovers and music lovers! Celebrate everything that makes Aotearoa special with us this May and jive into a world of musical history. Firmly entrenched in our culture, music plays an integral part in connecting the communities of Aotearoa together and creating a sense of belonging for people from all walks of life. NZ Music Month is not just about celebrating our music, but also the people who make it! We are lucky here in New Zealand to have such a richly diverse repertoire to choose from. So, we've put together a list of ways to help kick-off your celebrations in style! From musical eMagazines to free technical tutorials, delve into the world of music.  Binge-worthy Beamafilms Grab the popcorn and get comfortable, Beamafilm has hundreds of binge-worthy documentaries and movies dedicated to music and the lives of its biggest stars! Whether it's Whitney Houston, Martin Phillips or Bruce Springsteen, watch as stars are born, legacies are made and h

Our Dare to Explore website is back! Take on fun challenges and encourage your tamariki to read a little every day. You and your whānau may remember the Dare to Explore programme from the summer holidays! Our reading programme was designed and created by children's librarians and educators to support reading and ongoing learning over the summer break. It's been endorsed and supported by Auckland schools, teachers, school librarians and parents across Auckland! The fun activities have been updated to reflect our current environment and take into consideration learning from home and physical distancing, whilst continuing to encourage creativity, thinking outside the box, and creating opportunities for self led entertainment. Fill in Tuatara’s reading trail by reading a little every day! This helps maintain reading levels and allow tamariki to stretch their reading skills at their own pace Download and print activity sheets from the original book - just adjust as app

Goodbye to eBook waitlists! Our ‘Guaranteed Available’ OverDrive collections offer you immediate access to the cream of the crop and a whole swathe of new titles. This service guarantees you immediate access to a selection of popular eBook titles - with no waiting for the reader ahead of you to return their copy! Just keep reading We have unlimited access to a selection of acclaimed novels and quality non-fiction. These lists will hold a special attraction for book clubs who read the same book, as it guarantees every member a copy at the same time! Check them out: Book club favourites 2020 - 2021 A selection of classics Classics for kids Listen to unlimited eAudiobooks Borrow selected unlimited eAudiobook titles from Borrowbox , thanks to Bolinda.

Anzac Day service, 1922 - 1929. Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections 755-ALB18-02-3 On our national day of remembrance, Auckland Libraries will commemorate those who served and lost their lives for our country. Although our libraries are closed, we have plenty of resources you can use to learn more about Anzac Day. Events New Zealanders at war - a national webinar series hosted by Auckland Libraries, in association with Ancestry 20 – 24 April   New Zealand’s leading historians, military, and family history experts give free live presentations online to the public during Anzac Day week 2020. Join us each day at 11am, from Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2020.   Learn more and make a booking to receive a link via email .   Stand at Dawn   Saturday 25 April, 6am With public Anzac Day services cancelled due to COVID-19, the RSA and the New Zealand Defence Force have invited New Zealanders to ‘Stand at Dawn’ to pay respect and acknowledge Anzac