Libraries

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

News198 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.

Events254 Results

04 Jun 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme kori me te ruri - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

04 Jun 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Albany Village Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

26 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Low-sensory quiet hour at Glenfield Library

Dimmed lights in the children's area, with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

12 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Songs and stories for the senses

A fun session for your toddler!

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).

05 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Rhymetime - Birkenhead Library

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, stories and bubbles!

19 Feb 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for seniors at Whangaparāoa Library

Come along for free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, lap...