Libraries

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

News192 Results

Libraries 22 Dec 2016

Multipurpose community facility set to become heart of the west

Westgate library and community centre will include library spaces, an interactive children’s area, and digital and creative hubs.

Libraries 13 Dec 2016

New chapter in Auckland Libraries' evolution

Auckland Libraries are moving with the times.

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.

Events234 Results

18 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Waitaa ki te Maanuka, Waitii ki te Mangatangi, Waipuna ki te Rangi - WORKSHOPS

Learn the cultural significance, techniques, and stories woven into each piece.

15 May 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Shared Reading Group

Meet other book enthusiasts and get book recommendations from our knowledgeable librarians.

27 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

From the author's mouth

Share your creative writing projects with fellow writers in the community.

21 Jun 2025 - 05 Jul 2025

Whakamahere ki te wai – A charting of our freshwater ways in central Auckland

Explore the history of waterways in the city via stops at central hub locations, and end your jou...

15 Feb 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Death Cafe 2025

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

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...

24 Jun 2025 - 01 Jul 2025

Moana Ora: A Healthy Ocean

Explore the vast ocean while remaining in the safety of Ngā Potaka Kōrero.