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Libraries reach out to support kaumātua Māori

During lockdown, a group of Māori specialist staff from Auckland Council Libraries identified an opportunity to establish a service to engage with kaumātua Māori in these unprecedented times.

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.

On the job hunt? Get ahead of the pack with Auckland Council Libraries’ free resources

Free resources and services to help with your job search from Auckland Council Libraries.

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm.

Two Auckland Council Libraries heritage collections receive UNESCO heritage recognition

The earliest New Zealand land weather records and a 1900s photographic collection have been recognised as being of national significance.

Record numbers of budding book worms take part in summer reading programme

More than 13,000 Auckland children joined Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore this summer.

Beat the summer reading slump with Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore

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.

Take a chance on a mystery book this Valentine's Day

Indulge in a fun and free Valentine’s activity at your local library.

Robinson Crusoe sails into Auckland' Central City Library

Come along and see a 300-year-old copy of Robinson Crusoe at Auckland Council's Central City Library.

Your guide to Auckland Libraries podcasts

If you're on the hunt for a summer activity, Auckland Council Libraries has something for you with The Great Summer Read.

Making the most of your libraries

Auckland Libraries have made membership easy with online sign-ups and access to thousands of eBooks, magazines and audiobooks.

Immerse yourself in 1831 fashion with Auckland Libraries' Heritage Collection

An 1831 fashion magazine has arrived on Kura Heritage Collections Online.

Meet our Māori Specialists

Māori specialists in Auckland Council libraries are here to help.

Behind The Scenes Competition

Be in to win one of three money-can't-buy experiences at Auckland Museum, Auckland Libraries and the Zoo.

Watch: Behind the scenes with Auckland Libraries’ heritage team

Deep in the heart of Auckland’s Central City Library is a little-known treasure trove of valuable letters, photographs, and yes, books.