Libraries

See the latest news and find out what's happening at an Auckland Council Library near you.

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Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Council news 19 Dec 2023

Helensville Library services update

Helensville Library staff are receiving praise for stepping up in challenging circumstances.

Libraries 5 Dec 2023

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! 

Community 29 Nov 2023

Investigations into future Point Chevalier community hub underway

Four options are being investigated for future library and community services in Point Chevalier and will be presented to Albert-Eden Local Board in mid-2024.

Libraries 16 Nov 2023

New hours for Mt Roskill Library

The new schedule reduces opening times by two hours – closing half an hour earlier on Mondays and Fridays, and an hour earlier on Thursdays. 

Libraries 27 Oct 2023

Point Chevalier Library turns a page

Great news for local book lovers in Point Chevalier. The library will move to a new home for its books, following the decision to relocate in 2024.

Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs

Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Libraries 27 Sep 2023

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.

Events277 Results

23 Jul 2026 - 24 Sep 2026

Mandarin Storytime - Albany

A warm and engaging programme for children aged under five.

24 Jul 2026 - 25 Sep 2026

Jiggle and Wiggle - Albany

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings.

25 Jul 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

Code Club - Albany

Participants will explore the basics of coding, problem-solving and digital creativity.

04 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Kids' Pokémon Trading Card Club

Come along and meet up with other Pokémon trading card fans.

04 Aug 2026 - 06 Aug 2026

Cook Island Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

15 Aug 2026 - 19 Sep 2026

French Storytime - Albany

Enjoy different themes with engaging stories shared in French and English.

18 Aug 2026 - 20 Aug 2026

Tongan Language Week Storytime

A great opportunity to encourage an interest in books, while building language and literacy skills.

26 Aug 2026

Rightsize your home

Feel more confident and in control on your downsizing journey so you can transition with ease.