Libraries

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

News198 Results

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.

Libraries 31 Jul 2019

Behind the scenes with the Auckland Libraries heritage team

Meet the people preserving the history and collections held in our city's libraries.

Events254 Results

09 Aug 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Death cafe

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

14 Dec 2025

Christmas card-making for children

Make your own Christmas cards at a workshop with Marlene Rei.

14 Dec 2025

Christmas card-making workshop for adults

Come along to make your own Christmas cards with Marlene Rei.

14 Dec 2025

Make a Christmas Photo Ornament!

Bring along your tamariki for a Christmas Crafts session at the library!

07 Sep 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Board Games for Adults

Come along to play a range of board games for adults aged 18 - 60+.

13 Apr 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

North Shore Signers Club - Birkenhead Library

Join our meet-ups to practice signing and meet NZSL community!

17 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Glenfield Library Book Chat

Our book chat is a place where you can connect with fellow readers, make new friends, expand your...

17 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.