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UPDATE: Libraries preparing for the future
Auckland Council is currently considering changes within its libraries in an effort to keep up with the changing demand for library services worldwide.
Sir George Grey Special Collections
The Sir George Grey Special Collections contain over 500,000 images of New Zealand from the 1840s to the present day.
Top 10 Most Borrowed Library Books 2015
We count down the most popular reads of the year.
Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year
In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.
Library book returned 67 years overdue
A library book has been returned to Auckland Council’s Epsom Community Library almost 70 years after it was due.
Monkey business welcome at Auckland Libraries
2016 is Year of the Monkey and this week Auckland Libraries have kicked off a great range of events to celebrate the fact.
Central Library a warm escape for the homeless
For Auckland’s homeless, the comfort and warmth of the Auckland Central Library is a far stretch from the social isolation of the city streets - especially behind the pages of a good book.
Local buildings at the ‘heart of communities’
A recent Auckland Council survey has revealed a strong appreciation of local buildings among Aucklanders.
Growing great Aucklanders – spaces available now
Families across Auckland have been enjoying the care and attention of early childhood educators at Kauri Kids.
Dogs all ears at Auckland Libraries' storytime
Canine companions are here to help kids learn to read.
10 quirky titles in your library
Check out this list of some of the more zany, offbeat book titles at Auckland Libraries.
Library members love borrowing online
Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.
Auckland Libraries help kids crack Minecraft code
Steve and Alex from Minecraft are teaming up with President Obama and Auckland Libraries to get kids writing code.
Love of libraries spans the generations
The matriarch of four generations of Auckland Libraries users always told her children you’re never alone as long as you have a good book – and they listened.
Into the River author Ted Dawe discusses censorship
Ted Dawe, author of Into the River, speaks about his experiences following the recent decision to place an interim restriction on the book.
More libraries open on weekends
Under Auckland Council’s new 10-year budget, library opening hours have changed to ensure resources are better shared across the region.
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