Libraries

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

News191 Results

Libraries 30 Oct 2019

Immerse yourself in 1831 fashion with Auckland Libraries' Heritage Collection

An 1831 fashion magazine has arrived on Kura Heritage Collections Online.

Libraries 24 Sep 2019

Meet our Māori Specialists

Māori specialists in Auckland Council libraries are here to help.

Libraries 16 Sep 2019

Ōrākei students get creative with writing competition

Students throughout Ōrākei have been getting creative with the Win With Words story writing competition.

Exhibition 2 Sep 2019

Behind The Scenes Competition

Be in to win one of three money-can't-buy experiences at Auckland Museum, Auckland Libraries and the Zoo.

Arts 30 Aug 2019

Watch: Behind the scenes with Auckland Libraries’ heritage team

Deep in the heart of Auckland’s Central City Library is a little-known treasure trove of valuable letters, photographs, and yes, books.

Libraries 13 Aug 2019

Central City Library set to dress the city green

A partnership between Auckland Council and New Zealand Fashion Week is bringing sustainable fashion to the Central City Library.

Community 31 Jul 2019

The one stop shop for free fun in Ōtara

Ōtara Town Centre facilities provide school holiday activities that are fun, free and for the whole whānau.

Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Can't get to a library? Our volunteers will bring the books to you

Meet Gill Clive and the team bringing books and library services to Aucklanders unable to travel to our libraries.

Events193 Results

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoon: Children

Children's crafternoons!

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoons: Adults

Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share.

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

13 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

English Class

English Class for Beginners provided by English Language Partners.

13 Feb 2025 - 04 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Glen Eden Library

Rhymetime is a fun, free session including music, songs, movement, stories and finger rhymes.

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime

Join us for Mandarin Storytime, where children can explore the world of Mandarin through engaging...

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Play Group

Join our weekly playgroup every Thursday from 11:00–11:45 AM, right after the Wriggle and Rhyme s...