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Library members love borrowing online
Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.
Jump in the waka with 10 Auckland-wide council events for Te Wiki o Te Reo/Mahuru Māori
Auckland Council is supporting a raft of events and activations in celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and Mahuru Māori for Aucklanders to get onboard the waka and enjoy.
Learn the whakapapa of a historic Māori phrasebook this Mahuru Māori
As we celebrate Mahuru Māori, a remarkable piece of history resurfaces as part of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ngako: The Collections Talk, providing a glimpse into the rich linguistic heritage of te reo Māori.
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.
Aucklanders welcomed back to libraries with lost book amnesty
Aucklanders who have not been to an Auckland Council Library for some time are being welcomed back with a three-month long amnesty which started on 1 July 2022.
One-on-one tech guidance a hit with seniors
Over the past few months, Takapuna North CommunityTrust has run drop-in Tech for Seniors sessions at Sunnynook Community Centre and Takapuna Library – attracting between 12-20 people each time.
Local customer service a council priority
Stand-alone service centres are moving from local board offices to library community hubs in the coming weeks.
'Food for Thought' exhibition tempts Auckland's tastebuds
Take your tastebuds along to Food for Thought at the Central City Library and prepare to leave feeling hungry.
Te Manawa community facility wins architecture award
Te Manawa Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility has been named as a winner in the public architecture category at this year’s Auckland Architecture Awards.
Aucklanders flock back to libraries to borrow over half a million items
Since re-opening, customers eager to refresh their reading material after lockdown have kept library staff busy restocking shelves.
Kōrero Bike bringing libraries into the community
After a major overhaul and refurbish, the Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero (Central City Library) bike is gearing up to hit Auckland streets and events this summer.
Leys Institute buildings to close
The 114-year old Leys Institute Library and Gymnasium will close today due to public safety concerns
Take a chance on a mystery book this Valentine's Day
Indulge in a fun and free Valentine’s activity at your local library.
Make the most of your libraries
Enjoy your library membership anywhere, anytime this summer.
Voting and child’s play on the North Shore
The North Shore Community Toy Library will combine democracy and child’s play on Friday 4 October.
Proud to support the Auckland City Mission
Food Appeal: 24 September - 8 October. Donations can be taken to any local Auckland Council Public Library.
