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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.
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.
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.
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.
Auckland Council Libraries revamps its holds pick-up process
Auckland Council Libraries is updating its hold pick-up process to enhance privacy of customers.
Don't let grey skies spoil your summer
Across our region, there's plenty going on to keep you busy whatever the weather.
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.
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!
Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs
Research and heritage collection services enter a new era
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
