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Heritage 29 Oct 2018

Discover the Gibbons family timber mills

Explore the story behind one of Auckland’s historic sites, timber mills in the Waitākere Ranges.

Educational 29 Oct 2018

Students deliver community solutions

Unitec landscape architecture students applied their minds to issues in the Beachlands-Maraetai area.

Walkways 29 Oct 2018

Explore Te Atatū Peninsula walkway

The popular walkway boasts magnificent views of the Waitematā Harbour.

Transport 29 Oct 2018

Cycleway puts safety first for New Lynn students

The Seabrook Avenue Cycleway provides a safe, separated space for people on bikes.

Community 26 Oct 2018

Homeless get a helping hand

Orange Sky supports connection and conversation by providing laundry and hygiene services in vans.

Cycling 26 Oct 2018

Puketāpapa cutting carbon footprints with cycling

Locals in Puketāpapa are being encouraged to get on their bikes to promote low-carbon living.

Environment 25 Oct 2018

Local board delight as Armour Bay deemed safe for swimming

A long-term water health warning has been lifted from Armour Bay beach.

Waste 25 Oct 2018

Local board chair checks Waiheke's disposal habits

Cath Handley visited Visy’s recycling plant to see for herself the state of the island's waste.

Events

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

20 Feb 2026

Living in the sky - talk on grass roofs

Celebrate our Tangled Roots exhibition by discovering innovative ways grasses are being integrate...