Libraries

'Borrowed' from Brooklyn Public Library in New York shares the stories happening between the shelves that hold the more than 4 million books in its collection. Like any good library it has reading… Audio

When Hamilton City Libraries decided they wanted to do a video about the people who use their services, they knew they had to include Doris. Doris is a centenarian and spends many of her days at her… Audio

President of the (American) Council on Library and Information Resources Dr Charles Henry is digitally re-envisioning libraries so they cross boarders, becoming global. He's working with teams… Audio

Former West Auckland toy-lending librarian Anne Riley and Gore library manager Lorraine Weston-Webb talk about their services and how families make use of them. Audio

Most public libraries in Ireland will soon be open until 10pm every day and overdue fines abolished in a bid to increase visitors. Ditching overdue fines here would be a fine idea, a librarian says. Audio

Libraries can play a key role to help ensure the success of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Audio

A rally will be held at the University of Auckland on Monday 30 April at midday to protest the closure of five specialist libraries. A petition will also be presented. That's the same day that… Audio

Libraries are under the gun in some parts of the country where councils aren't convinced by the value of investing ratepayers' money into them. Audio

In Auckland, people with no address can access a space where they can leave their books overnight, a book club, a film night, and a blog where people can talk about what it's like to be homeless. Video, Audio

Kathryn Ryan talks to Dr Stuart Kells who is one of Australia's leading bibliophiles and has recently completed a world tour of great libraries for his forthcoming book, The Library: A Catalogue of… Audio

Research Librarian, Martin Lewis, to talk about the ancient art of marbling, and a bit about his 12 years as a research Librarian. Audio

Victoria University professor of library and information management Anne Goulding and Laurinda Thomas, a past president of LIANZA and a team leader at Wellington Libraries, join Wallace to discuss the… Audio

Kim Hill talks to renowned historian, critic, and exhibition curator Leonard Marcus, one of the children's book world's liveliest writers and speakers. His books about children's literature and its… Audio

Guest host Philippa Tolley talks to British social justice entrepreneur and reading advocate Miranda McKearney who founded The Reading Agency and recently set up EmpathyLab. Audio