Libraries

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

News191 Results

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.

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.

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.

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

Educational 2 Dec 2015

Library members love borrowing online

Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.

Events112 Results

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Minecraft club at Whangaparāoa Library

Bring your Minecraft loaded device and have fun making friends, sharing tips and tricks, and shar...

12 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Epsom Community Library

Come join us every Wednesday at 10am (during school term only) for a fun and interactive for you...

05 Feb 2025 - 09 Apr 2025

Mandarin Rhymetime

Enjoy Chinese language and culture through music, stories, and activities!

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Stories & Rhyme - Ōrewa Library

Join our Stories & Rhyme sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and th...

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...

05 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,

05 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Glenfield Library

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

15 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat, share your favourite reads, make friends with other enthusiastic rea...