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Beloved library getting an upgrade
East Coast Bays Library is one of the busiest across Tāmaki Makaurau, and all the foot traffic has meant the library is now in need of maintenance so it can keep serving the community well.
Library hours align with public demand this Christmas
During this Christmas and New Year break, 54 of our 55 Auckland libraries will close for four extra days responding to data showing that Aucklanders visit libraries less frequently during this period.
Gone fishing with a reel 3D-printed at Te Manawa library
For just the cost of materials, Aucklanders can make use of 3D printers at eight Auckland Council Libraries across the region.
WMIF funding cuts waste and saves money at tool library
Auckland Library of Tools now has more tools for the occasional DIYer thanks to a grant from Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund.
eBooks flying from Auckland library in record numbers
Aucklanders are borrowing eBooks at unprecedented rates, as a free and easy way to keep people and families entertained at home.
Robinson Crusoe sails into Auckland' Central City Library
Come along and see a 300-year-old copy of Robinson Crusoe at Auckland Council's Central City Library.
Making the most of your libraries
Auckland Libraries have made membership easy with online sign-ups and access to thousands of eBooks, magazines and audiobooks.
Can't get to a library? Our volunteers will bring the books to you
Meet Gill Clive and the team bringing books and library services to Aucklanders unable to travel to our libraries.
Toot toot – it’s the mobile library!
Find out more about Auckland’s mobile libraries, providing access to schools, care homes and other facilities throughout the area.
Ten library tips for teens and young people
Check out the free services available from Auckland Libraries, from career advice to ebooks and events.
Tupu Youth Library gets surprise star guests
The Project hosts Jesse Mulligan and Kanoa Lloyd took time from their busy schedules to hang out with the kids for an afternoon.
Improved library services are here
Auckland Libraries Fit for the Future programme is now ‘live’, which will mean improved services to meet our changing customer needs.
Jump aboard a mobile library this summer
Auckland Libraries’ bright and colourful mobile libraries are hitting the road this summer.
Update on changes to Auckland Libraries
Greg Morgan, Auckland Council’s Acting General Manager of Libraries and Information, is busting some of the myths surrounding the Fit for the Future programme.
Devonport Library's cat passes away
Benjamin, Devonport Library’s beloved cat, passed away on Friday, age 17.
