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Auckland Central City Library celebrates Pasifika heritage with Lupe I Vao Ese exhibition
Visitors will find a beautiful ode to measina (taonga/treasure) at the upcoming free exhibition Lupe I Vao Ese.
‘Above our expectations’ - Aucklanders borrow millions of library books over past year
Auckland Council Libraries are leading the way lifting literacy across Tāmaki Makaurau with a stack of activities, support and smart technology.
Ōrewa Library team apply the finishing touches
A $6.3 million Auckland Council investment to renew the Ōrewa public library has finished ahead of schedule, with new doors set to glide open from 19 May.
Remuera Library to re-open following restoration work
The heritage building has been enhanced with important remedial and strengthening work, for future generations to use and enjoy.
Auckland Central City Library announces uplifting new exhibition
Auckland Central City Library is thrilled to announce an uplifting new exhibition Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu ahead of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori.
Auckland Libraries promote flood resilience campaign
Auckland Council has launched a flooding resilience campaign across Auckland libraries, offering vital resources to help residents prepare for and reduce the effects of flooding.
That’s So Last Century: Auckland Central City Library announces new exhibition
Auckland Central City Library is thrilled to announce a captivating exhibition showcasing the evolution of fashion throughout Aotearoa in a new exhibition titled ‘That’s So Last Century: What We Wore 1950s-90s’.
Rediscover your local library
Auckland has 56 libraries across the region where you can borrow books and magazines, both in paper form and digital.
Helensville Library services update
Helensville Library staff are receiving praise for stepping up in challenging circumstances.
Mt Albert Library is a place of community, support and shelter in tough times
Mt Albert Library does more than provide books - it’s the heart of its community.
One year on – the green revolution spreads across the Central City library roof top
It is a year since Auckland Council installed its largest 'living roof' on a council-owned building, the Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.
Central library living roof sets sustainable example
In the largest example on a council-owned building, Auckland Council has installed a living ‘green roof’ featuring more than 2000 plants on top of the central Auckland Library.
Library overdue fines settled for good
Auckland Council Libraries removed existing overdue fines from customer accounts on 1 September and will no longer be charging for overdue items.
Auckland Council to remove library overdue fines from 1 September 2021
The council is joining the global trend of removing library overdue fines with almost 600 libraries worldwide now fine free.
Central City Library reopens Tuesday 20 April
Normal hours resume from Tuesday 20 April.
