Libraries

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

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Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Library basement tours offer glimpse at rare treasures

Explore the central city library's massive basement book collection.

Libraries 19 Jul 2019

Beyond the books – Auckland Libraries form the future

We chat with Auckland Libraries General Manager, Mirla Edmundson about the future she and her team are building.

Libraries 31 May 2019

Popular librarian bids farewell

After more than three decades of service at Takapuna Libary, its community library manager Helen Woodhouse is moving on.

Arts 22 May 2019

Pukekohe movie-maker to debut film

A 14-minute film by Pukekohe filmmaker Simon Huggett will screen for free on 8 June.

Libraries 11 Apr 2019

Arabic speakers supported at Botany Library

Botany Library has gone the extra mile to offer Arabic books and reading clubs to support the local community.

Community 8 Apr 2019

WATCH: Te Manawa opening

Hundreds of people braved the weather to share in the celebrations as the new multipurpose community facility at Westgate opened.

Libraries 4 Apr 2019

Te Manawa starts beating

Westgate gets a newly-opened multipurpose facility, the first of its kind in Auckland.

Libraries 25 Mar 2019

Toot toot – it’s the mobile library!

Find out more about Auckland’s mobile libraries, providing access to schools, care homes and other facilities throughout the area.

Events184 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...