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.

Events180 Results

28 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Ni Hao Club

Free English beginner class for Chinese non-English speakers.

21 Feb 2024 - 21 Feb 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,

07 Feb 2024 - 11 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme - Glen Eden Library

Join us at Glen Eden Library to help stimulate the development of your baby’s body and brain.

31 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Support Classes

Learn and improve your skills with these devices with the help of our library staff.

10 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2024

Digital Drop-in

Having trouble with technology? Help is on hand with this weekly drop-in session at Grey Lynn...

14 Nov 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Spoken Words - Reading poetry together

Come and enjoy a shared poetry reading experience.

24 Oct 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Mandarin Storytime

Stories, actions, songs and music presented in Mandarin only.

26 Sep 2024 - 28 Nov 2024

Kapa Kōrero

Kapa Kōrero is a space to kōrero Māori. Drop in to practice your kōrero Māori while you enjoy a c...