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Author of the week
The Peco incident by Des Hunt.
Des Hunt writes environmentally aware books for kids and teens.
eResource of the week
CultureGrams is a kids' resource about the daily life and cultures of 200 countries around the world.
Reading on the beach.
Holiday hours and loans
Find out when your local library is open during the summer holidays and how long you've got to enjoy your book, DVD or CD - it might be longer than you think!
Christmas angels.
Christmas advent calendar
Open the windows in our Christmas advent calendar and discover images of vintage Christmas cards taken from the Auckland Libraries ephemera collection.
Access our eBooks collection anytime, anywhere.
Take the library with you
Explore our newly expanded range of eBooks and eAudiobooks and find out how you can access the digital library anywhere, anytime this summer holidays.
Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela 1918 - 2013
Mark the passing of the one of the world's greatest human rights activists and political leaders by learning more about his life, work and legacy.
Latest news
A closed sign.
Waiuku Library closed from 7 December for major refurbishment
Wed 04 Dec 2013
Auckland's southernmost library will close for 13 days while an overhaul of its interior and layout is completed.  Read more
The original score of God Defend New Zealand.
National anthem manuscripts inscribed on UNESCO register
Fri 29 Nov 2013
The original manuscript of God Defend New Zealand has been recognised as a document of national importance by UNESCO.   Read more
An iPad user in a cafe.
Take the library with you this summer with our improved eBook service
Wed 27 Nov 2013
Our expanded library of more than 43,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks can be accessed anytime, anywhere this summer.   Read more
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