The libraries around Auckland provide a number of services and house a range of collections.
Quick facts
- When the Auckland Free Public Library opened in 1880, Auckland's population was 27,000 and some 7000 books were held
- Auckland Libraries was formed as part of the amalgamation which established Auckland Council in November 2010 – this brought together the public library systems of seven former local councils and a regional council, making Auckland Libraries the largest public library system in Australasia
- Auckland Libraries delivers its service through community libraries from Wellsford in the north to Waiuku in the south.
- Out libraries now provide much more than reading material – among our 56 sites, 13 now provide council customer services alongside those the libraries offer.
- A wide range of community events, information and learning opportunities are also offered through libraries.
- There are 3.2 million items in the Auckland Libraries physical collection, with digital content continuing to grow to meet increasing demand (currently 17 per cent of the total collection).
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