Libraries

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

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Educational 24 Apr 2018

Top books to read on Anzac Day

We've chosen a selection of adult fiction titles that cover World War One and the Kiwi experience.

Educational 8 Feb 2018

Wordy wins and star spelling with Auckland Libraries’ holiday programme

Auckland Libraries' summer reading adventure encourages wordy win.

Free 26 Jan 2018

Jump aboard a mobile library this summer

Auckland Libraries’ bright and colourful mobile libraries are hitting the road this summer.

Libraries 11 Dec 2017

Auckland bookworms wiggle their way to world’s top 8 eBook club

A children’s tale leads Auckland Libraries to 4 million checkouts from their main eBooks platform, OverDrive.

Libraries 29 Nov 2017

UNESCO recognition for two heritage collections at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries’ John A. Lee Collection and J. T. Diamond Collection were inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand documentary heritage register.

Libraries 17 Nov 2017

Good news for list lovers

Keep track of books you're interested in reading with My List on your Auckland Libraries account.

Libraries 19 Oct 2017

Top five borrows from Auckland libraries in 2016

Find out Aucklanders' most checked-out titles of the year.

Libraries 27 Sep 2017

Auckland Libraries boldly goes where no book has gone before

Auckland Libraries trials interactive computer program that recommends books based on an individual’s emotions, the time of day, and the weather.

Events185 Results

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...

25 Jul 2024 - 19 Dec 2024

Wriggle & Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

25 Jul 2024 - 27 Dec 2024

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Chat about books you've read and loved (or hated!) recently.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Adults

Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Crafternoon: Children

Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...

17 May 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

16 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme

Join us at Onehunga Library every Thursday for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions! These engaging pro...

09 May 2024 - 12 Dec 2024

Scrabble Club

Join the Scrabble club for a couple of games every second and fourth Thursday of the month.