Libraries

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

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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.

Events235 Results

03 Jul 2025

School holiday storytime

School holiday storytime with author Hydie Bale-Hands reading her book "Andy & the little rimu tr...

04 Jul 2025

Te ora i roto i to tatou awa – Discovering freshwater macroinvertebrates

Join the Watercare education team to learn about the importance of keeping our freshwater streams...

05 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Te Hopu a Māui i a te Rā / How Māui Slowed the Sun

Explore this retelling of the well-known Māori myth with our vibrant, giant-sized book, read in t...

07 Jul 2025

Blake VR

Come along to develop a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges our oceans are facing.

08 Jul 2025

Waka Craft

To mark te tau hou, make your own small version of this important Māori vessel.

10 Jul 2025

Te Manu Ka Rewa – Matariki Puuraakau

Join the artist, Jadyn Flavell, to hear more about the sculpture and the puuraakau and share some...

10 Jul 2025

Ukelele workshop to learn a simple Māori song

Come along and learn a simple Māori song on the ukulele to celebrate Matariki. 

11 Jul 2025

Legend of the Seven Whales

Learn about the Legend of the Seven Whales with fun visual storytelling and craft.