Libraries

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

News190 Results

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Libraries 29 Apr 2016

Library book returned 67 years overdue

A library book has been returned to Auckland Council’s Epsom Community Library almost 70 years after it was due.

Community 29 Apr 2016

Monkey business welcome at Auckland Libraries

2016 is Year of the Monkey and this week Auckland Libraries have kicked off a great range of events to celebrate the fact.

Libraries 29 Apr 2016

Central Library a warm escape for the homeless

For Auckland’s homeless, the comfort and warmth of the Auckland Central Library is a far stretch from the social isolation of the city streets - especially behind the pages of a good book.

Libraries 14 Apr 2016

Makeover complete for New Lynn library

The New Lynn library has received an upgrade to improve customers’ experience.

Community 2 Mar 2016

Small but perfectly formed

Kaukapakapa Library, one of the smallest libraries in NZ, was included in a recent BBC radio documentary on tiny book-lending institutions.

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.