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

23 May 2025

Chill out with karaoke

Let’s uplift and celebrate our rangatahi together!

23 May 2025

Library eResources - East Coast Bays Library

Come along for one hour to learn how to use our free eResources like Libby, Borrowbox, PressReade...

09 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

Rongoā workshops

This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of Māori healing in a relaxed, hands...

09 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

Sewn up - Upcycling sewing classes

This Beginner Level course is perfect for those new to sewing.

09 May 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Page to future

Visit Glenfield Library to experience the Joy of Reading, Learning and Growing together!

02 May 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

Te reo conversation club

Practice Te Reo Māori in a relaxed setting with other speakers of the language.

02 May 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Chess club - Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly Friday chess club.

02 May 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...