Libraries

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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.

Central City Library 15 Sep 2023

Learn the whakapapa of a historic Māori phrasebook this Mahuru Māori

As we celebrate Mahuru Māori, a remarkable piece of history resurfaces as part of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ngako: The Collections Talk, providing a glimpse into the rich linguistic heritage of te reo Māori.

Libraries 16 Aug 2023

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building

St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

Events209 Results

27 Feb 2026 - 26 Nov 2026

Quiz night

Test your knowledge, challenge your memory, improve your quizzing skills and enjoy a lively night...

30 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

Family History Help

Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists o...

28 Feb 2026

Author talk - James Parker

Join us for a morning with Selwyn James Parker, chatting about his new work of non-fiction, “Touc...

28 Feb 2026

Chun–Seollal Lunar New Year

Join us for an experience that blends creativity and cultural heritage.

28 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Bilingual Storytime

Join us for a Chinese-English story time, with a classic Chinese horse story, folllowed by a hors...

28 Feb 2026

Lunar New Year Korean Tea Ceremony

Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional Korean Tea Ceremony.

28 Feb 2026

Queer romance writing workshop

Learn how to plan, plot and write inclusive romance stories and create characters Rainbow reader...

28 Feb 2026

Rainbow tie-dye

This hands-on workshop invites participants of all identities to design their own wearable art us...