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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.
Explore your Auckland
Did you know that Auckland is full of great things to do? There are adventures for kids of all ages – from parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.
Enjoy your Ōtara
Did you know that Ōtara and its surrounding area is full of great things to do? From parks and playgrounds, to pools, leisure centres and libraries, all run or looked after by Auckland Council.
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aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and aucklandlibraries.govt.nz will be launched this year to replace the current unsupported and outdated sites.
Youthful city plan progresses
Auckland Council today released its I Am Auckland Status Report, marking three years of progress in the city-wide strategic action plan for children and young people.
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.
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.
