Libraries

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

News190 Results

Development 14 Nov 2016

Wins for Auckland at NZ Architecture Awards

Auckland’s LightPath and Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Hau Kapua–Devonport Library have been recognised at The 2016 New Zealand Architecture Awards.

Community 8 Nov 2016

Libraries love your feedback

Library users share their feedback in numbers.

Libraries 2 Nov 2016

UPDATE: Libraries preparing for the future

Auckland Council is currently considering changes within its libraries in an effort to keep up with the changing demand for library services worldwide.

Arts 13 Oct 2016

Sir George Grey Special Collections

The Sir George Grey Special Collections contain over 500,000 images of New Zealand from the 1840s to the present day.

Libraries 5 Oct 2016

Top 10 Most Borrowed Library Books 2015

We count down the most popular reads of the year.

Libraries 28 Sep 2016

New courtyard for Glen Eden library

Glenmall is now more inviting and attractive for visitors to Glen Eden’s town centre, thanks to a refurbished courtyard outside the library.

14-24 year olds 20 Sep 2016

Watch: Tupu Youth Library goes digital

With a big collection of graphic novels and comics, TVs and a table tennis table, Tupu Youth Library is a place of fun and learning.

Libraries 7 Sep 2016

Loving Whangaparāoa Library’s new look

The recent upgrade at Whangaparāoa Library has got a big thumbs up from customers of all ages.

Events227 Results

03 Apr 2025

Book chat: Parnell Library

Come along for an in-depth discussion about how culture shapes our art.

03 Apr 2025

World of Cultures book chat: Leys Institute Little Library

Literature is a powerful window to cultures, perspectives, and histories, and we are excited to e...

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoon: Children

Children's crafternoons!

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoons: Adults

Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share.

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.

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.

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend, Mango, as you read your favourite books to him.

13 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

English Class

English Class for Beginners provided by English Language Partners.