Libraries

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

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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.

Community 14 Mar 2019

Voyage the stars with Auckland Libraries this Matariki

Explore over 100 free events, activities and workshops at libraries across the region this Matariki.

Events238 Results

13 Feb 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

The Shamrocks: Irish Genealogy Special Interest Group

The Shamrocks welcome you to meet with them and listen to speakers and discuss Irish history topics.

09 Oct 2024

Drawing Workshop - Stu Duval

Join the amazing Stu Duval at Highland Park library for a fun drawing workshop, all welcome, no b...

09 Oct 2024

Rowdy Robots

A roboting workshop, using basic coding.

09 Oct 2024

Teen and Whānau Events

Come along to join us for teen and whānau events. 

09 Oct 2024

Who Sold Wiremu Tāmihana's Peace Covenant?

Senior Librarian Liam Appleton explores the history and provenance surrounding the 1865 peace cov...

02 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024

October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun and activities.

02 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024

Time Warp - Blockhouse Bay Library October School Holidays

Come along for school holiday fun.

02 Oct 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Chess Training for Juniors

Come along and learn with Eva, Women Candidate Master National Instructor in our library.