Libraries

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News192 Results

Free 23 May 2018

Read this month: Top 10 Music Books List

Stuck for reading inspiration?

Cultural 28 Apr 2018

Get the inside scoop with an Auckland archaeologist

Go behind the scenes with a true archaeologist.

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.

Events213 Results

10 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Storytime - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Chinese stories and performance class

This is a mandarin programme. 

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

English Class (Beginners)

Join us to learn English for beginners.

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.

03 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Devonport Library

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Shore Knitters

Connect with new individuals, forge friendships, and enjoy the company of this friendly group wit...