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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.
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.
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.
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?
Read heritage blogs at Auckland Libraries
Auckland Libraries' heritage experts blog regularly about heritage and family history.
Have you seen our zines?
Auckland Libraries has more than 1000 local and international zines that you can browse or borrow.
Discover your family history at Auckland Libraries
We speak to Marie Hickey from Auckland Libraries for her tips and tricks to start your search for your ancestors.
Auckland Libraries celebrate the zine scene
July is International Zine Month – what better time to check out Auckland Libraries' collection of more than 1000 titles.
Update on changes to Auckland Libraries
Greg Morgan, Auckland Council’s Acting General Manager of Libraries and Information, is busting some of the myths surrounding the Fit for the Future programme.
New council websites launching from May
New websites for aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and aucklandlibraries.govt.nz will be launched this year to replace the current unsupported and outdated sites.
Devonport Library's cat passes away
Benjamin, Devonport Library’s beloved cat, passed away on Friday, age 17.
Auckland Libraries unveil new e-magazine titles
Favourites like NZ Womens Weekly, Home and Next are now available to download and read.
New chapter in Auckland Libraries' evolution
Auckland Libraries are moving with the times.
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.
