Libraries

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

News192 Results

Central City Library 17 Jul 2023

Witi Ihimaera named as inaugural patron for Auckland Council Libraries’ We Read Auckland Festival

Witi Ihimaera is named as the first ever patron of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau / We Read Auckland festival.

Heritage 6 Jul 2023

Exploring hidden heritage at Auckland Council Libraries

From Shakespeare's First Folio to rare maps and manuscripts, Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections are a treasure trove of information about our past.

Libraries 17 May 2023

Six cosy book nooks at Auckland’s libraries

As well as providing us with free access to gazillions of books, Auckland Council’s 56 libraries provide safe, comforting spaces where you can read, ponder, connect with others – and even whizz down a slide.

City Centre Waterfront 8 May 2023

New sounds emerge from Central City Library basement for Music Month

This is the second year of an Auckland Council programme called Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha. Named after a Māori proverb meaning walking backwards into the future, the premise is that knowing where you came from can help you know where you’re going.

Community 21 Mar 2023

Point Chevalier Little Library pops up

While Point Chevalier Library is out of action, the little library is the neighbourhood's new temporary location that offers a small collection of loan books.

Community 24 Feb 2023

More funds found for critical projects

Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.

Libraries 19 Dec 2022

International recognition of historically significant papers for Auckland collection

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to have the Clendon Papers added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

Libraries 13 Dec 2022

Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries

A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.

Events181 Results

20 Apr 2023 - 27 Jun 2024

Te Manawa Chinese Dance Group | 华人舞蹈队

Come along to enjoy the music and dance movement.

08 Sep 2022 - 12 Jun 2025

Wriggle, Rhyme and Storytime at Waiheke Library

Spend your morning at the library with fun things to do for you and your kids.

17 May 2024 - 21 Jun 2024

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

Our second series for 2024, Romantic Comedies, features six of the best films in that genre from...

10 May 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Chess Club - Warkworth War Memorial Library

Come along to Warkworth Library's weekly chess club.

03 May 2024 - 05 Jul 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's BrainFit

A fun and engaging brain fitness programme!

03 May 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

English Conversation Class

Practice speaking English for everyday life in New Zealand and make new friends!

03 May 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

Mandarin Rhymetime

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

12 Apr 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Senior Digital Club

Come and join our Senior Digital Club, a safe space for our senior patrons to learn how to use th...