Libraries

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

News200 Results

Community 23 Oct 2024

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.

Libraries 2 Oct 2024

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. 

Community 16 Sep 2024

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.

Climate action 15 Aug 2024

Mt Roskill Library switches to solar

Local library and adjoining Fickling Convention Centre in Mt Roskill gets renewable energy boost thanks to central government’s Community Renewable Energy Fund.

Blockhouse Bay Library 29 Jul 2024

Raise the roof - Upgrades coming for Blockhouse Bay Library

Necessary work at Blockhouse Bay Library to repair the roof and increase the usable space will begin in October.  

Libraries 19 Jul 2024

We Read Auckland Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get ready for a month of great local reads and insightful author talks as We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau returns for 2024.

Free 1 Jul 2024

Explore Auckland with July's School Holiday Guide

School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.

Libraries 27 Jun 2024

Library services go mod in Pt Chev

A new modern, modular building will be located at the intersection of Great North and Point Chevalier roads, at the site of the old library to provide a better option for Pt Chev library goers.

Events187 Results

15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme designed to promote active movement for children aged 2 years an...

01 Mar 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme

Music for active movement for developing brains.

01 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Jiggle & Wiggle

Bring your dancing feet to our preschool session on Friday mornings for music, dancing, ukuleles,...

01 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime at Kumeu

Songs and rhymes for preschoolers.

09 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime - Rānui Library

Join us for songs, musical instruments, finger rhymes, and bubbles to promote having fun while le...

07 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Devonport Library's Tamariki Time

Bring your kids for Tamariki Time at the Library.

02 Feb 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Reading Revolution - Rānui Library

Join Kate from The Reading Revolution for a relaxed session where the group reads a short story a...

23 Nov 2024

Santa Claus Storybook Reading

Listen to the fun and interactive stories then pick up a colouring competition and enter to win a...