Libraries
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Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!
If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.
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Library members love borrowing online
Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.
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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.
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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.
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North Rodney council proposed
The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.
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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.
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Five years of progress in Ōtara-Papatoetoe
With Auckland Council recently reaching its fifth anniversary, we take a closer look at the local progress in Ōtara, Manukau and Papatoetoe.
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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.
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Matariki July School Holiday Programme
Come along for interactive sessions this school holiday.
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Māngere Bridge Library school holiday programme
Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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Glen Eden Library Matariki School Holiday Programme
Join us for one of these exciting events.
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July School Holidays at East Coast Bays Library
East Coast Bays Libraries School Holiday programme has something for everyone! Join us at one o...
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Matariki School Holiday Programme
Join us for whānau time, cultural adventures, and fun during the school holidays (July 6th - 21st).
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Matariki School Holidays - Takapuna Library
Come join us at Takapuna Library for family fun activities all holidays long.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki (The Children of Matariki)
Join us for this wonderful interactive craft event for school aged children with their care-givers.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki - July School Holidays
Getting Crafty with Books Saturday 06 July & Sunday 07 July 11am – 3pm Colour, cut and fold 3...