Libraries

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

News194 Results

Development 2 Mar 2016

Local buildings at the ‘heart of communities’

A recent Auckland Council survey has revealed a strong appreciation of local buildings among Aucklanders.

Educational 29 Jan 2016

Growing great Aucklanders – spaces available now

Families across Auckland have been enjoying the care and attention of early childhood educators at Kauri Kids.

Libraries 29 Jan 2016

Dogs all ears at Auckland Libraries' storytime

Canine companions are here to help kids learn to read.

Arts 26 Jan 2016

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.

Community 12 Jan 2016

10 quirky titles in your library

Check out this list of some of the more zany, offbeat book titles at Auckland Libraries.

Housing 7 Jan 2016

NZ’s largest new town taking shape

Flat Bush (Ormiston) is New Zealand's largest and most comprehensively planned new town. Check out the progress and see what's coming up.

Libraries 22 Dec 2015

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.

Community 21 Dec 2015

Replacing the Avondale Community Centre

Replacing the Avondale Community Centre

Events232 Results

11 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Teens’ Book Club

Bring your own choice of book to discuss with other teens who like reading.

14 Aug 2024

Falls Prevention Workshop

Learn how to prevent falls from happening with Harbour Sport Community Strength & Balance Traimer...

14 Aug 2024

London Gazette: A cornucopia of genealogical items

Listen to Helen Smith, a DNA specialist, researcher, and author with a strong interest in Austral...

16 Aug 2024

How "Blackbirding" Changed The Pacific Forever

Learn about some of the worst blackbirders in the Pacific region and what lives they led to make...

20 Aug 2024

How you can recycle right

Brush up on your recycling knowledge as new national standards come into effect.

15 Oct 2024

FOOD SCRAPS COLLECTIONS SERVICE

Learn about the benefits of recycling food scraps and how these scraps will be turned into clean...

13 Dec 2024

Arabic Rhyme & Storytime

Join our very happy, fun-filled educational programme.

22 Jun 2024 - 03 Jul 2024

Cosmic Canvas

Experience the digital table and the drawing activities in your own time the week before the work...