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Mahurangi East Community Centre opens after renovations
The Mahurangi East Community Centre doors are open again to Snells Beach community.
Pasifika Month in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
“...Visit your local library, there’s always something fun happening...!" Pasifika Month was an exciting, month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library, Māngere Bridge Library, Tōia Library, and Māngere East Library.
Kiwi books are faves – Auckland Libraries Year in Review 2024
It’s official - New Zealanders love reading books by New Zealanders.
Dive into summer with Auckland Libraries Top 100 reads of 2024
Embark on a literary adventure from the comfort of your favourite reading spot this summer with Auckland Council Libraries Top 100 Reads of 2024.
Beach reads for kids - turn the tide on the summer literacy slide
Research frequently shows that over the summer break from school, children’s reading skills can drop dramatically in a phenomenon known as the “summer slide”.
Former mayor and MP returns to Papakura
Former Papakura Mayor John Robertson returned to the area recently, leading a delegation of Waitomo councillors and the district’s chief librarian to check out facilities in the town.
Eight ways to make the school holidays magical for the whole family!
School holidays are just around the corner, and with them come a vast array of options to keep the whānau entertained for the duration of the break.
Supporting our senior citizens
We highlight some of the many services available for senior citizens across Auckland, from digital literacy lessons to weekly tai chi classes and more.
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Harakeke Weaving with Whaea Deidre
Weave a fish or a star and connect with Waitā – the Matariki star linked to our oceans.
Matariki storytime and songs
Let’s celebrate Matariki with songs and interactive bilingual stories!
School holiday storytime
School holiday storytime with author Hydie Bale-Hands reading her book "Andy & the little rimu tr...
Te ora i roto i to tatou awa – Discovering freshwater macroinvertebrates
Join the Watercare education team to learn about the importance of keeping our freshwater streams...
Te Hopu a Māui i a te Rā / How Māui Slowed the Sun
Explore this retelling of the well-known Māori myth with our vibrant, giant-sized book, read in t...
Blake VR
Come along to develop a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges our oceans are facing.
Waka Craft
To mark te tau hou, make your own small version of this important Māori vessel.
Te Manu Ka Rewa – Matariki Puuraakau
Join the artist, Jadyn Flavell, to hear more about the sculpture and the puuraakau and share some...
