Libraries

See the latest news and find out what's happening at an Auckland Council Library near you.

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Central City Library 17 Jul 2023

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.

Heritage 6 Jul 2023

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.

Libraries 17 May 2023

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.

City Centre Waterfront 8 May 2023

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.

Community 21 Mar 2023

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.

Community 24 Feb 2023

More funds found for critical projects

Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.

Libraries 19 Dec 2022

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.

Libraries 13 Dec 2022

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

12 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

Meditation with Sakthi Jothi Gnana

Join us for a peaceful meditation session.

12 May 2024 - 29 Dec 2024

Family Games Afternoon

Sunday afternoons are the perfect time for a classic family game!

12 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Aotearoa on Film: Documentary Sundays

Keen to learn more about the people, places and stories of Aotearoa New Zealand?

05 May 2024 - 12 May 2024

Creative music workshop

You are warmly invited to explore sounds on a wide variety of instruments and to enjoy creating m...

04 May 2024 - 18 May 2024

NZ Music Month - Instrumental Excerpts

Come along to celebrate NZ Music Month 2024 and support your local musicians!

07 Apr 2024 - 01 Dec 2024

Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

07 Apr 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

Chess Club

Chess Club for all ages, bring your friends & family and have a game in the library.

23 Mar 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Storytime

Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.