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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.
International recognition of historically significant papers for Auckland collection
Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to have the Clendon Papers added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.
Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries
A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.
Upcoming changes to COVID-19 restrictions at Auckland Council facilities following traffic light announcement
Face masks no longer required at Auckland Council facilities from Tuesday 13 September.
Over 100 ways to bring books to life at We Read Auckland
Bring the whānau and celebrate Auckland’s readers, writers and the stories that bring us together with Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau | We Read Auckland in August.
Look out for our mobile libraries at the markets
If you are visiting one of the local markets at Smiths Avenue, Ōtara or Wesley, why not drop by at one of our mobile libraries for some fun activities to do?
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.
Auckland Council finalist in excellence awards
Click and collect, outdoor spin classes, virtual concerts and ground-breaking kauri programme make it to the finals of local government excellence awards.
Study at home for teens with Auckland Libraries
Keep teens motivated with online resources that help them succeed with their schoolwork while schools are closed.
Take-away book service to support Aucklanders in lockdown
Auckland Council Libraries is launching a contactless click and collect service for Aucklanders keen to keep reading and learning over lockdown.
eCollections a hit with Aucklanders
Library overdue fines settled for good
Auckland Council Libraries removed existing overdue fines from customer accounts on 1 September and will no longer be charging for overdue items.
Auckland Council to remove library overdue fines from 1 September 2021
The council is joining the global trend of removing library overdue fines with almost 600 libraries worldwide now fine free.