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Libraries 20 Feb 2019

December Book List – Top Kids’ Books

Entertain the kids through the holidays with our top 10 children’s books list.

Educational 20 Dec 2018

10 tips for raising rock-star readers

Check out these top tips to get your kids reading.

Libraries 26 Nov 2018

Summer sorted with Auckland Libraries

Stuck for ideas these holidays? Auckland Libraries has your summer sorted.

Educational 17 Oct 2018

The Brontë Sisters in Auckland

A long way from the wild moors of Yorkshire, discover the Brontë Sisters' first published work.

Libraries 28 Sep 2018

Read this month: top Pacific kids books

Check out our top picks for kids from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our librarians.

Environment 22 Aug 2018

Council staff member takes up sustainability challenge

Briar Wyatt from Auckland Council's Waste Solutions team explains why she's doing the Sustainable Whānau Challenge.

Educational 22 Aug 2018

Do you know what a harpsichord is?

Don’t worry if you don't: we find out from harpsichord master Robert Petre.

Libraries 22 Aug 2018

Free online learning at Auckland Libraries

Gain business, tech and creative skills through lynda.com – free access for Auckland Libraries members.

Arts 22 Aug 2018

Auckland marks 125 years of women’s suffrage

Join events and activities for all ages to mark this historic moment.

Environment 20 Aug 2018

Tips on shopping sustainably

Check out some of the easiest ways to save some money and prevent waste when you're shopping.

Arts 19 Jul 2018

Eight free things to do in Auckland

Low on funds this winter? Here are some ideas on how to get the best of Auckland for free.

Environment 11 Jul 2018

What are you doing for Plastic Free July?

Get involved with these events, challenges and groups for Plastic Free July.

Arts 4 Jul 2018

Got a great idea for a creative project?

Make it a reality with Creative Communities Scheme funding. Applications are now open for the current round of grants.

Arts 7 Jun 2018

13 ways to beat the winter blues in Auckland

13 things you can do in Auckland no matter how grim the weather may be.

30 May 2018

Remembrance Book for Councillor Dick Quax

Auckland Council is inviting members of the public to sign a Book of Remembrance in memory of Auckland Councillor Dick Quax.

Cultural 25 May 2018

Talofa lava! Samoan Language Week is for everyone

Be proud of who you are and your cultural identity.