Libraries

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

News191 Results

Blockhouse Bay Library 29 Jul 2024

Raise the roof - Upgrades coming for Blockhouse Bay Library

Necessary work at Blockhouse Bay Library to repair the roof and increase the usable space will begin in October.  

Libraries 19 Jul 2024

We Read Auckland Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get ready for a month of great local reads and insightful author talks as We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau returns for 2024.

Libraries 27 Jun 2024

Library services go mod in Pt Chev

A new modern, modular building will be located at the intersection of Great North and Point Chevalier roads, at the site of the old library to provide a better option for Pt Chev library goers.

Libraries 26 Jun 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

The extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule.

Libraries 16 May 2024

Auckland Council Libraries revamps its holds pick-up process

Auckland Council Libraries is updating its hold pick-up process to enhance privacy of customers.

Summer 5 Mar 2024

Don't let grey skies spoil your summer

Across our region, there's plenty going on to keep you busy whatever the weather.

Libraries 28 Feb 2024

Rediscover your local library

Auckland has 56 libraries across the region where you can borrow books and magazines, both in paper form and digital.

Libraries 14 Feb 2024

Point Chevalier interim library delayed

Despite reaching agreement for a lease at a Great North Road site, council has been informed that the business leasing the location is currently under negotiation for sale, and no longer available for lease.

Events193 Results

18 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Social Knitting Club

Come and join like-minded people and have a great yarn.

22 Jun 2025

Picture perfect

Learn new techniques and improve your photography skills.

23 Jun 2025

What you need to know with Macular Degeneration

Learn how to protect your sight and stay informed about macular degeneration with expert Phillipp...

26 Jun 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: From Mozart to Matariki

The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based around a Mozart piano co...

28 Jun 2025

Ka mua ka muri: Moving forward with Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Get smarter responses, upload files and images, and more.

30 Jun 2025

Matariki kids star making

Join us in making and decorating hanging clay stars for Matariki!

11 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025

Sewn up - Upcycling sewing classes

This Advance Level course is for those confident in sewing.

25 Sep 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Celebrating 20 years

This concert will be a special acknowledgement of what has become an institution.