Real Gold: Treasures of Auckland City Libraries virtual exhibition
View the Real Gold virtual exhibition or see the real thing at the Central City Library from 12 November 2007 to 29 February 2008.
The exhibition Real Gold: Treasures of Auckland City Libraries opened on the second floor of Central City Library on Monday 12 November. Items for this free exhibition are selected from thousands of rare, valuable and wonderful items cared for by the Special Collections unit at Auckland City Libraries.
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Hokianga virtual exhibition

View the Hokianga virtual exhibition
The Hokianga exhibition held at Central from July to September 2007 highlighted and celebrated the significance of the history, the people and the place that is Hokianga. The exhibition featured over 150 taonga from Auckland City Libraries' collections that have not been previously displayed as well as from private collections.
Point of View: Scenic New Zealand
View the Point of View virtual exhibition
Check out our virtual exhibition of FG Radcliffe's fascinating photos of Scenic New Zealand as it was almost 100 years ago.
The photo on the right shows passengers arriving on a steamer at Waiwera Wharf. Waiwera Beach and the Waiwera Hot Springs Hotel are seen in the distance.
Is it real gold? Medieval books 1150-1510
View the medieval books virtual exhibition
Medieval manuscripts and early printed books are among the best loved treasures of Special Collections at Auckland City Libraries.
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Leys Institute centenary
View the Leys Institute centenary virtual exhibition
This exhibition shows images of Ponsonby and the Leys Institute from the past and the present, along with photos from the 2005 centenary celebrations.
Talks to groups on local history and tours of the library can be arranged - for more information, email Leys Institute. |