Libraries

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

News192 Results

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.

Exhibition 30 Nov 2015

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura

From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.

Libraries 30 Nov 2015

Auckland Libraries help kids crack Minecraft code

Steve and Alex from Minecraft are teaming up with President Obama and Auckland Libraries to get kids writing code.

Plans / Projects 26 Nov 2015

North Rodney council proposed

The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.

Libraries 25 Nov 2015

Love of libraries spans the generations

The matriarch of four generations of Auckland Libraries users always told her children you’re never alone as long as you have a good book – and they listened.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Into the River author Ted Dawe discusses censorship

Ted Dawe, author of Into the River, speaks about his experiences following the recent decision to place an interim restriction on the book.

Libraries 6 Oct 2015

Devonport Library up for award

Devonport Library is of only five public libraries worldwide to be nominated for the Public Library of the Year award.

Community 28 Sep 2015

More libraries open on weekends

Under Auckland Council’s new 10-year budget, library opening hours have changed to ensure resources are better shared across the region.

Events224 Results

22 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Silent Disco Citywalk® Mums n Bubs Edition

Dance like nobody’s watching or simply sway while your bub snoozes peacefully, this experience is...

22 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Pakuranga Library

Jiggle & jam – music time for tamariki!

01 May 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Terrific Tots

Join us as we tell captivating stories, sing songs, rhymes and dance in bubbles. 

27 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Book Chat at Helensville Library

Grab your coffee and join us for a lively discussion on any book you've read!

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoon: Children

Children's crafternoons!

20 Mar 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Crafternoons: Adults

Bring along a portable craft project and join fellow crafters for a chance to socialise and share.

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Book Chat

Fourth Thursday of every month except April.

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.