Libraries

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

News191 Results

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.

Libraries 19 Oct 2017

Top five borrows from Auckland libraries in 2016

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

Events193 Results

28 Jan 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Devonport Library tamariki time

Join us for exciting events for your kids and whānau.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Come Write In at Te Manawa

Do you have a writing project you’re working on? Do you want to meet up with other writers? Join...

03 May 2025

Galactic Quest

Join the quest to find escaped characters and restore order to the galaxy—adventure awaits at the...

03 May 2025

Hear it Anew!

This 45-minute interactive presentation will be both a concert and a workshop.

03 May 2025

Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha Premiere Screening

Come and join us for the 2025 premiere screening of the new music video series at Academy Cinemas...

03 May 2025

Librarians unplugged: Kiwi karaoke at the Library for everyone

Come and sing your favourite song at the Library.

03 May 2025

Te Tiriti Workshop

A FREE, lively, interactive workshop for ethnic communities & families.

03 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

Indian music series

Each Saturday will have a theme from the classical mastery to the upbeat energy of Punjabi folk,...