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200-year-old Māori drawings undergoing conservation
The drawings will be heading to an exhibition at the Royal Academy in London.
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The adventures of our mobile libraries
Auckland Council’s mobile librarians are on a mission to explore new areas and visit larger and more diverse groups.
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Get the inside scoop with an Auckland archaeologist
Go behind the scenes with a true archaeologist.
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Top books to read on Anzac Day
We've chosen a selection of adult fiction titles that cover World War One and the Kiwi experience.
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Wordy wins and star spelling with Auckland Libraries’ holiday programme
Auckland Libraries' summer reading adventure encourages wordy win.
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Jump aboard a mobile library this summer
Auckland Libraries’ bright and colourful mobile libraries are hitting the road this summer.
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Auckland bookworms wiggle their way to world’s top 8 eBook club
A children’s tale leads Auckland Libraries to 4 million checkouts from their main eBooks platform, OverDrive.
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UNESCO recognition for two heritage collections at Auckland Libraries
Auckland Libraries’ John A. Lee Collection and J. T. Diamond Collection were inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register.
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Good news for list lovers
Keep track of books you're interested in reading with My List on your Auckland Libraries account.
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Auckland Libraries boldly goes where no book has gone before
Auckland Libraries trials interactive computer program that recommends books based on an individual’s emotions, the time of day, and the weather.
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Whakapau tangata – People of the North Hokianga
Hokianga is a captivating story of memories, reflections and living histories, delicately woven together from the heritage collections held in Auckland Libraries.
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Ngā Kohinga taonga tuku iho Māori
Māori collections are held at the majority of libraries across Tāmaki Makaurau. They include both current and heritage materials.
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What does your street's name mean?
Auckland Libraries’ database of Auckland City Street Names gathers verified information (where available) on the origins of names, dates of formation and name changes for streets in the former Auckland City Council area.
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New Libraries website launches
The new Auckland Libraries website is now live, delivering an easy to use, mobile-first web experience that reflects the diversity of Auckland.
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Book a librarian at Auckland Libraries
Did you know you can book a one-on-one session with a librarian to give you special training on the subject of your choice?
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