Libraries

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

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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.

Council news 19 Dec 2023

Helensville Library services update

Helensville Library staff are receiving praise for stepping up in challenging circumstances.

Events214 Results

15 May 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Soundscapes of Aotearoa

This concert highlights the richness and diversity of Aotearoa’s musical landscape, featuring a r...

16 Feb 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Kids No-Bake Baking Club at Pakuranga Library

Come along to Pakuranga Library every third Sunday afternoon term time for our kids no-bake bakin...

22 May 2025

Library eResources

Learn to access a range of free content, like ebooks, audiobooks, films, magazines and newspapers...

22 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Silent Disco Citywalk® Mums n Bubs Edition

Dance like nobody’s watching or simply sway while your bub snoozes peacefully, this experience is...

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Book Chat

Fourth Thursday of every month except April.

31 Jan 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Family history help

Beginners and experienced genealogists are welcome to attend this drop-in session.

31 May 2025

Remarkable Survivors: Saving New Zealand’s history one photo

Photograph curator Keith Giles takes a look at why some studio collections no longer exist and ho...

03 Jun 2025

Life after stroke

This session will focus on returning to work and secondary stroke prevention.