Auckland Mobile Libraries

I will never not ever eat a tomato by Lauren Child (picture book)

Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/4urFxX5

Sometimes Charlie looks after his little sister Lola (she is small and very funny), and giving her dinner can be a challenge because she can be a very fussy eater. She won’t eat carrots (because they’re for rabbits), or peas (because they’re too small and green), or loads of other vegetables. Lola is determined to avoid her veges, but Charlie has a cunning plan. Those orange things aren’t carrots, they’re orange twiglets from Jupiter. Those green things aren’t peas, they’re green drops from Greenland. Charlie’s cunning plan seems to be working, but can he get Lola to eat a tomato? If you are trying to encourage your fussy eater to try different foods them this is the book for you – featuring the fabulous Charlie and Lola.

Service announcement: Mobile Library South and East

For the next three weeks the Mobile Library South and East will be parking closer to Maraetai Beach School on a Wednesday morning so some of the students can visit the mobile library. The time will not change and will still be from 8.40am – 10.30am.

The mobile library parking will change on:
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Wednesday 16 September 2026
Wednesday 23 September 2026

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Anatomy of an alibi by Ashley Elston (crime)

Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/4dEhGMq

On paper Camille Bayliss and Aubrey Price have nothing in common and should never meet, but that all changes when Camille discovers Aubreys details in her husbands briefcase and goes to confront her. Aubrey and her husband are not having the affair Camille suspects, her husband is keeping track of Aubrey for a completely different reason. When Camille and Aubrey work together to provide Camille with an air tight alibi so she can dig into her husbands secrets she has no idea how dangerous their plans actually are. Aubrey wants to know what really happened the night her parents were killed by a drunk driver, but there are people who will do whatever it takes to keep the truth buried. On the surface Camille and Aubrey are working together, but they are both keeping secrets and if they’re not careful someone might get hurt.

The rainbow in my heart: A book about emotions by Jessica Urlichs and Rebekaah Ballagh (picture book)

Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/4aab8Vy

No matter how big or how small we are our hearts hold many different feelings, and part of growing up is learning to recognise those feelings and deal with them – good or bad. This picture book brings those emotions to life by matching them with colours and giving examples of what those feelings may look and feel like. Perfect for reading one-on-one with your little person, or to a group of older preschoolers, this book will help you introduce some very big feelings. There is also a section for parents and teachers at the back to help make the most out of the book by exploring the feelings the children have been introduced to.

Service announcement: Mobile Library North

Mobile Library North will be off the road for the rest of the week, and will be back on Monday 31 August 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have items to return you can drop them back at any Auckland Libraries branch or hold on to them until we are back on the road.

If you have any urgent queries you can contact Auckland Libraries on 09 377 0209.

Then she was gone by Lisa Jewell (crime)

Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/4eGX0BV

Ellie Mack walked out the door on her way to the library ten years ago and vanished. There was plenty of interest when she disappeared, but once the Police labelled her a runaway everyone forgot about her. Her mother Laurel could never move on, which caused a rift with her two remaining children. When Ellie’s remains are found Laurel has to cope with the knowledge she will never see her golden girl again. It’s no surprise that Laurel is quickly swept up rather quickly by the charming and charismatic man who crosses her path at a local café. Floyd is intelligent, interesting, and has a daughter named Poppy who has an uncanny resemblance to Ellie. Swept off her feet in a whirlwind romance, Laurel takes chances and starts to blossom again, and the more time she spends with Floyd and Poppy the more she sees a resemblance with her missing daughter. As she starts poking around in their lives, Laurel uncovers some startling connections to her own life and that of Ellie - and soon she will make the most startling discovery of all.

Dragons love tacos by Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri (picture book)

Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/42PxNSn

Did you know dragons love tacos? It doesn’t matter if the taco is chicken or beef, or if it is small or gigantic – they love them all. Just as much as they love their tacos, they hate spicy salsa! It doesn’t matter if it is green or red, or chunky or smooth – they hate it all! Dragons also love parties, so if you want all the dragons at your house throw a taco party – just remember to avoid the spicy salsa. If you want to know what happens when you feed dragons spicy salsa them read this book.

Service announcement: Mobile Library North

Mobile Library North will be off the road today Thursday 20 August 2026.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have items to return you can drop them back at any Auckland Libraries branch or hold on to them until we are back on the road.

If you have any urgent queries you can contact Auckland Council 09 301 0101.

The night ends with fire by K.X. Song (fantasy)

Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/4ujfuRE

Meilin’s world is one of tradition and filial loyalty, a daughter must obey the wishes and demands of her father until she marries, and then she must obey her husband instead. Meilin desires her freedom more than anything else, and when her father refuses to answer the imperial draft Meilin abandons her family (and the violent husband her father has promised her to) and joins the army in his stead. If she is discovered it would mean death or imprisonment, but her freedom and growing friendships make the risk worth every moment. What Meilin doesn’t know is that she is destined for a greater fate, one that will see her forge relationships with princes from warring kingdoms. With forbidden magic coursing through her body, Meilin must make choices that will change not just her fate – but the fate of the world. Book one in a two book fantasy series that retells the legend of Mulan.

Spicy spicy hot by Lenny Wen (picture book)

Catalogue link: https://bit.ly/49eBvIU

Lintang has been waiting to meet her grandma for the first time, and Nenek is finally visiting from Indonesia. When she walks through the door Nenek smells like cinnamon and coconut, and it makes Lintang feel cozy – and hungry! Lintang’s father can’t stop talking about Nenek’s sambal, and when she makes it for dinner Lintang can’t wait to try it. But poor Lintang finds it spicy, spicy, hot! Determined to be like the rest of the family she tries all the different kinds of sambal, but they are all too hot. Nenek has one last trick up her sleeve to try, and it may be just what Lintang needs.