Libraries

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

News198 Results

Libraries 7 Dec 2018

Must-have books on a desert island

If you found yourself stranded on a desert island, which book would you want to have with you?

Libraries 5 Dec 2018

Panmure Library hosts community pantry

Librarians in Panmure have established a community pantry to help feed those in need.

Libraries 26 Nov 2018

Summer sorted with Auckland Libraries

Stuck for ideas these holidays? Auckland Libraries has your summer sorted.

14-24 year olds 22 Nov 2018

Read this month: Top Teen Book List

Hear from young people around the world about their journeys, struggles and victories.

Libraries 2 Nov 2018

Our libraries are of huge value to our community

Libraries are a key feature in the local board plans for both Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe.

Educational 17 Oct 2018

The Brontë Sisters in Auckland

A long way from the wild moors of Yorkshire, discover the Brontë Sisters' first published work.

Educational 3 Oct 2018

Read this month: top NZ women’s heritage books

Stuck for reading inspiration? Check out these ten books about women from our history.

Libraries 28 Sep 2018

Read this month: top Pacific kids books

Check out our top picks for kids from Auckland Libraries’ collections, hand-selected by our librarians.

Events253 Results

24 Jul 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Knitting circle

Bring your own knitting needles and wool, and join other knitters in these casual knitting group...

17 Jul 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wā Pēpē - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi and enjoy morning of tummy time, music and rhymes, specially created for 1...

17 Jul 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us for Wriggle and Rhyme, a lively 30-minute session filled with music, movement, and play.

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

12 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Storytime wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

29 May 2025 - 25 Dec 2025

Relaxation dance class at Manukau Library

Feel-good fitness dance!

22 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Crafting Connection

Bring your current work in progress and chat while you craft.