Libraries

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

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.

Events224 Results

28 Jan 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Devonport Library tamariki time

Join us for exciting events for your kids and whānau.

03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Good Friends Group

Looking to meet some like-minded people? Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday. Meet new friends in...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Whānau Friendly Exercise Classes

Join Tu Ranga Ora in this exercise programme.

21 May 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

Celebrate 25 years of National Simultaneous Storytime as we read The Truck Cat!

21 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Lights, Camera, Canva

A hands-on film and editing workshop.

21 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Public Art Tour

Four tours will be offered: two in English and two in Mandarin, with weekday and weekend options...

21 May 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

Digital classes

Stepping UP offers free community programmes that support New Zealanders to build their digital s...