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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.

Local buildings at the ‘heart of communities’
A recent Auckland Council survey has revealed a strong appreciation of local buildings among Aucklanders.

Dogs all ears at Auckland Libraries' storytime
Canine companions are here to help kids learn to read.

On the passing of Barry Brickell
Auckland Council pays tribute to renowned potter, artist, environmentalist and craftsman Barry Brickell whose work features in many public collections, including the council’s.

10 quirky titles in your library
Check out this list of some of the more zany, offbeat book titles at Auckland Libraries.

Top Five Treasures - Sir George Grey Special Collections
We asked Sir George Grey Special Collections curator and manager, Georgia Prince, for her top five treasures from the collection.

Replacing the Avondale Community Centre
Replacing the Avondale Community Centre

Library members love borrowing online
Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.
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Hibiscus Art Studio Trail
Discover the Hibiscus Coast Art Trail, a vibrant celebration of creativity proudly organized by t...

The Little Leys Classic Film Club
The film club screens famous, influential, and entertaining masterpieces of twentieth-century cin...

Rhymetime
Rhymetime is a fun, free session with music, songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers a...

Read, snack, repeat teen book club
Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

Bilingual Storytime - Te Reo Māori & English
Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

Book Chat at Pakuranga Library
Join us over a cuppa to chat about what you've been reading.

Whangaparāoa Library's BrainCharge
BrainCharge is a fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults.