Join in the musical fun at Auckland Libraries this month
We're celebrating NZ Music Month with dozens of amazing events, from live performances to ukulele lessons. Our Launch Your Lyrics prize-giving will be held on 31 May, and the Thursday Lunchtime Concert Series continues.

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Freegal Music at Auckland Libraries
Auckland Libraries members can now enjoy free, legal music downloads with Freegal Music - access millions of files from the vast Sony Music catalogue.
All things musical
Our 'All things musical' blog is celebrating NZ Music Month with regular updates, including a dedicated vidathon and the latest Music Month news. Check it out!
An author signs a book.
'What's On' newsletter
Find out what's on at Auckland Libraries. Our free monthly newsletter delivers the latest author talks, kids' and teens' activities, exhibitions, workshops, concerts, book clubs and more to your inbox.
Joking Aside
Joking Aside
Our latest exhibition from the world-renowned Sir George Grey Special Collections showcases comical and satirical illustrations from the 18th - 20th Century.

Latest news

Youth Week logo.
19 - 27 May is Youth Week
Thu 17 May 2012
Love the skin you're in! Auckland Libraries is proud to support Youth Week 2012.  Read more
Pile of newspapers.
Selected library services down this weekend
Wed 16 May 2012
A number of library services will be unavailable from 8pm to 11pm on Saturday 19 May.  Read more
Rodney Fisher of Kiwi band Goodshirt.
Launch Your Lyrics prize-giving ceremony
Wed 16 May 2012
Join us on Thursday 31 May as we crown the winner of our Launch Your Lyrics competition.  Read more

Highlights

Languages collection at Auckland Libraries
Community language collections
Thu 17 May 2012
Auckland Libraries has books available in over 40 different languages, reflecting the diverse cultures that make Auckland their home.  Read more
The Wellington Chief Post Office in Custom House Quay and Panama Street (1882).
Local history at Libraries
Mon 16 Apr 2012
Explore our city's rich history with Auckland Libraries' fantastic range of local history resources.  Read more
A row of Encyclopedia Britannicas.
A wealth of knowledge online
Tue 20 Mar 2012
With the print version of the Encyclopaedia Britannica now retired, check out these digital alternatives at libraries.  Read more
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