Libraries

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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.

Events252 Results

10 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Read to a Dog

Introducing our Read to a Dog programme! Read to a Dog aims to help children with their literacy,...

10 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Babies and Bubbles

Join us for songs, movement and bubbles for developing brains.

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat group, where you can share your favourite reads, hear what others are...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Korean Book Chat

Korean speakers share your favourite reads, hear what others are reading, and make friends with o...

03 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Onehunga Library Bookchat

Bring along your latest read to share with a friendly community of fellow book lovers.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

BrainCharge for adults

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme at Waitākere

Wriggle and Rhyme is for parents/caregivers with pēpi and pangore / babies and toddlers.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Pt Chevalier

Join us as we go through gentle routines, sensory play, music time, motor skill development, and...