Libraries

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

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Libraries 1 Aug 2022

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.

Libraries 22 Jul 2022

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?

Heritage 13 Jul 2022

Strong future for grand old building

St Heliers Community Library services will be relocating temporarily to Turua Hall

Libraries 30 Jun 2022

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.

Council news 23 Jun 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.

Libraries 11 Feb 2022

New adult literacy books launched

Literacy Waitākere and Auckland Council Libraries are marking the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga with the launch of three new adult literacy books on 12 March 2022 at New Lynn Library.

Libraries 31 Oct 2021

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.

Libraries 29 Oct 2021

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.

Events244 Results

18 Apr 2026

Encore! Opening Act

Join us for Opening Act, a day celebrating our newest Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Exhibit...

18 Apr 2026

Restoring Waitītiko

Come along to this whānau-friendly talk and find out about Waitītiko-Meola Creek.

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Cafe – Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.

17 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2026

StoryWalk®

Follow the story around the park and read along with your whānau and friends.

15 Apr 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Encore!

The exhibition looks at ways connection happens through live music: being emotionally moved by a...

09 Apr 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

Epsom Library School Holiday Programme

Come along to any of the following fun events at Epsom Library these school holidays!

07 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Out of this world April School Holidays - Pakuranga Library

Enjoy fun and family-friendly activities at the library to spark curiosity and create lasting mem...

04 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Mangere Bridge Library school holidays

Hop into a fun-filled April at Māngere Bridge Library with crafts, games, stories, and Easter adv...