Libraries

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

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Libraries 1 Oct 2020

Libraries help demystify election process

Auckland Council Libraries has recently launched the ‘Your Vote Counts’ programme, designed to support Aucklanders in the lead-up to the 2020 General Election.

Libraries 24 Sep 2020

Refresh on the way for Waiuku Library

Arrangements are in place to keep readers stocked while the Waiuku Library gets a refresh.

Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Libraries 3 Sep 2020

EBook readers look on the bright side during lockdown

Auckland Council Libraries record 140,000 e-issues in latest Alert Level 3.

Libraries 18 Aug 2020

Auckland libraries 'call to check'

Redeployed librarians make welfare calls to vulnerable residents as part of Auckland Emergency Management’s COVID-19 response.

Libraries 18 Aug 2020

eBooks flying from Auckland library in record numbers

Aucklanders are borrowing eBooks at unprecedented rates, as a free and easy way to keep people and families entertained at home.

Libraries 10 Aug 2020

Te Manawa community facility wins architecture award

Te Manawa Westgate Library and Multi-Purpose Facility has been named as a winner in the public architecture category at this year’s Auckland Architecture Awards.

Libraries 8 Jul 2020

Call for submissions for ‘COVID-19 - A Snapshot in Time Archive’

Be a part of history and submit your writing, photographs, drawings, videos and sounds from lockdown.

Events254 Results

04 Jun 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme kori me te ruri - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

04 Jun 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Albany Village Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

26 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Low-sensory quiet hour at Glenfield Library

Dimmed lights in the children's area, with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

12 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Songs and stories for the senses

A fun session for your toddler!

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).

05 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, stories and bubbles!

19 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors at Whangaparāoa Library

Come along for free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, lap...