After the catastrophic earthquake in Christchurch, more and more evacuees have arrived in Auckland and Rodney seeking refuge and respite. I know several families are already up here in the Warkworth area. If this is you and you are missing your library fix, we can help.
At Auckland Libraries we will:
1. Offer evacuees a full three-month membership. There is no charge for this membership. Just pop along to the local library and ask about it, bringing with you some form of identification if you have it.
2. Return evacuees’ books and items to Christchurch City Libraries for them. Christchurch Libraries have an amnesty on overdue items and advise the following on their customer blog
We have extended due dates of all items issued to 1 May 2011. Sorry if, in the meantime, you have had an automated email about an overdue item. We are waiving all fines incurred from the 22 Feb. We will keep you updated with information here, and from twitter @Christchurchlib. If you are from Christchurch watch this blog for information as at present they are asking that items be kept at home as they do not have the capacity to cope with returns.
Upcoming Christchurch Earthquake Fundraiser
In addition to the immediate help we can give above, the libraries and the NZ Society of Authors will jointly host a fundraiser on 25 March to further help with the recovery efforts in Christchurch. Watch this space for information.
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