Libraries

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News199 Results

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.

Housing 9 Sep 2016

Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year

In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.

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.

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.

Events260 Results

09 Nov 2024

Author Talk: Pat Backley

Whangaparāoa Library and the Hibiscus Coast Writers are thrilled to announce an upcoming talk by...

15 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Learn to Crochet with the Brightside Spinners

Discover the joy of working with yarn and hooks in a friendly and supportive environment.

16 Nov 2024

AI Teen Talks Series - Can AI Tell if Your Essay Was Written by a Robot?

This is the third talk in the series and is presented by David Kang, Year 8 student from Kristin...

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Women's Morning Yoga

Want to do yoga but feeling unmotivated? At our women’s yoga sessions we will help motivate each...

17 Nov 2024

Embracing Grief: Wisdom and Healing Through Community

Transforming Grief: Marama Winder's guide to healing and renewal

24 Nov 2024

Sweet Liberation: Understanding Sugar's Impact & Strategies for Change

Learn how sugar is linked to many chronic health conditions that affect a large part of the popul...

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...

13 Dec 2024

Arabic Rhyme & Storytime

Join our very happy, fun-filled educational programme.