Libraries
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Witi Ihimaera named as inaugural patron for Auckland Council Libraries’ We Read Auckland Festival
Witi Ihimaera is named as the first ever patron of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau / We Read Auckland festival.
Exploring hidden heritage at Auckland Council Libraries
From Shakespeare's First Folio to rare maps and manuscripts, Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections are a treasure trove of information about our past.
Six cosy book nooks at Auckland’s libraries
As well as providing us with free access to gazillions of books, Auckland Council’s 56 libraries provide safe, comforting spaces where you can read, ponder, connect with others – and even whizz down a slide.
New sounds emerge from Central City Library basement for Music Month
This is the second year of an Auckland Council programme called Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha. Named after a Māori proverb meaning walking backwards into the future, the premise is that knowing where you came from can help you know where you’re going.
Point Chevalier Little Library pops up
While Point Chevalier Library is out of action, the little library is the neighbourhood's new temporary location that offers a small collection of loan books.
More funds found for critical projects
Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.
International recognition of historically significant papers for Auckland collection
Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to have the Clendon Papers added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries
A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.
Events189 Results
Meditation with Sakthi Jothi Gnana
Join us for a peaceful meditation session.
Family Games Afternoon
Sunday afternoons are the perfect time for a classic family game!
Aotearoa on Film: Documentary Sundays
Keen to learn more about the people, places and stories of Aotearoa New Zealand?
Creative music workshop
You are warmly invited to explore sounds on a wide variety of instruments and to enjoy creating m...
NZ Music Month - Instrumental Excerpts
Come along to celebrate NZ Music Month 2024 and support your local musicians!
Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library
Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.
Chess Club
Chess Club for all ages, bring your friends & family and have a game in the library.
Storytime
Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.