Libraries

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Libraries 8 Jul 2020

Call for submissions for ‘COVID-19 - A Snapshot in Time Archive’

Be a part of history and submit your writing, photographs, drawings, videos and sounds from lockdown.

Community 6 Jul 2020

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.

Libraries 10 Jun 2020

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.

Libraries 26 May 2020

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.

Kids / Family 20 May 2020

Leys’ little brother pops up in Ponsonby

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to welcome Leys Institute Library customers to their new interim library service at 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

Libraries 11 Mar 2020

Leys Institute Little Library to open at end of March

An interim library service for Leys Institute Library customers will be open from 9am on Tuesday 31 March.

Community 9 Mar 2020

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

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

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

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.

Events250 Results

13 May 2026

Pottery workshop

Learn the pinch pot technique in this immersive hand-building pottery workshop.

14 May 2026

ASB workshop: Everyday money tips and getting savvy with savings

Join us in this workshop around financial tips and creating a plan around savings.

15 May 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Childrens Art Classes

Join professional artist and experienced art teacher, Sue Mansour, for a series of after-school a...

08 Mar 2026 - 17 May 2026

Death Cafe

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

20 May 2026

Grow your own microgreens

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

21 May 2026

Notes on Tāmaki: Jazz Combo

An avid vocalist and instrumentalist- Elinor (Ella) finds passion in performing, and exploring th...

24 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Kairos (blues duo)

Kairos play an energetic mix of instrumentals and songs.

23 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Embroidery Club

Join Sugi for these free embroidery classes, where you can learn with others some basic embroider...