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Libraries 2 Oct 2024

Eight ways to make the school holidays magical for the whole family!

School holidays are just around the corner, and with them come a vast array of options to keep the whānau entertained for the duration of the break. 

Community 16 Sep 2024

Supporting our senior citizens

We highlight some of the many services available for senior citizens across Auckland, from digital literacy lessons to weekly tai chi classes and more.

Libraries 19 Jul 2024

We Read Auckland Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get ready for a month of great local reads and insightful author talks as We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau returns for 2024.

Free 1 Jul 2024

Explore Auckland with July's School Holiday Guide

School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.

Libraries 16 May 2024

Auckland Council Libraries revamps its holds pick-up process

Auckland Council Libraries is updating its hold pick-up process to enhance privacy of customers.

Summer 5 Mar 2024

Don't let grey skies spoil your summer

Across our region, there's plenty going on to keep you busy whatever the weather.

Libraries 28 Feb 2024

Rediscover your local library

Auckland has 56 libraries across the region where you can borrow books and magazines, both in paper form and digital.

Council news 19 Dec 2023

Helensville Library services update

Helensville Library staff are receiving praise for stepping up in challenging circumstances.

Libraries 5 Dec 2023

Auckland Council Libraries celebrate four million milestone and announce Top 100 line-up

Auckland Council Libraries is excited to be reaching the remarkable milestone of four million checkouts this year on Libby this week – just in time for the highly anticipated annual Top 100 books list! 

Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs

Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Libraries 27 Sep 2023

Auckland Council Libraries now a one-stop shop

The incorporation of Auckland Council’s last six service centres into community hubs is rolling out, bringing a successful integration programme to an end and boosting service options for Aucklanders.

Central City Library 15 Sep 2023

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.

Kids / Family 11 Sep 2023

Exciting school holiday events ahead with Auckland Council

Spring into the school holidays with an array of exhilarating and family-friendly events that will excite even the hardest-to-please member of your whānau.

Central City Library 17 Jul 2023

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.

Heritage 6 Jul 2023

Exploring hidden heritage at Auckland Council Libraries

From Shakespeare's First Folio to rare maps and manuscripts, Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections are a treasure trove of information about our past.

Libraries 17 May 2023

Six cosy book nooks at Auckland’s libraries

As well as providing us with free access to gazillions of books, Auckland Council’s 56 libraries provide safe, comforting spaces where you can read, ponder, connect with others – and even whizz down a slide.