North Shore Libraries News

Selected library services down this weekend

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Please note the following services will be unavailable from 8pm to 11pm on Saturday 19 May:

Auckland Libraries closing for Queen's Birthday

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Auckland Libraries will be taking a break on Monday 4 June, when 54 of our 55 libraries close to acknowledge the Queen's Birthday.

Introduction to eBooks

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Learn how to access Auckland Libraries’ FREE eBooks at Birkenhead Library. Book a one-hour session with a librarian who will show you how to download and transfer eBooks from our website to your ereader.

1200-year-old manuscript discovered at Central City Library

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Auckland Libraries staff have made a remarkable discovery: a manuscript that is more than 1,200 years old.

Lengthier loans for long-playing DVDs

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Auckland Libraries is pleased to announce it is increasing loan periods for all long-playing DVD sets. From Wednesday 28 March, TV series and multiple-disc sets can be rented for 28 days.

ANZAC Day library hours

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Auckland Libraries will be closing on ANZAC Day (Wednesday 25 April) as the country comes together to commemorate those who died and served in military operations for New Zealand and Australia.

Auckland Libraries closing for Easter break

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Auckland Libraries will be taking a break over the Easter weekend, so don't forget to stop by your local library for some long weekend reading!

Treaty of Waitangi 2012 speakers announced

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

As part of our Whakamana te Tiriti o Waitangi: Elevate and Celebrate the Treaty of Waitangi 2012 celebrations, Auckland Libraries is delighted to offer a range of FREE seminars across the Auckland region.

2011's most popular library books revealed

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Auckland Libraries has revealed the most popular books of 2011, according to the number of times each title was issued to customers.

Mobile Library North: New Stop and a Schedule Change

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT

We're excited to offer a new stop for the Mobile Library North service in 2012! From Thursday 26 January 2012, the Mobile Library will visit Stillwater every fortnight from 3pm - 4.15pm. You can catch the Mobile Library service at Stillwater Boating Club Carpark, Buster Elliott Memorial Reserve, 70 Duck Creek Road, Stillwater.

Dare To Explore - Auckland Libraries Summer Reading Adventure

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT

From Monday 12 December, sign up for Dare to Explore - a fun and free reading programme for Auckland kids aged 5-13 years old.