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Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building
St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.
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Plan to shape Pukekohe endorsed
The Unlock Pukekohe masterplan to guide development in the town has been endorsed by Franklin Local Board.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More funds found for critical projects
Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.
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Ngaa Hararei Kura ki Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini
Haere mai and join us for these exciting events these school holidays.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays at Manukau Library
Join us these school holidays for a series of community events.
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School Holidays at Waimahia / Clendon Library
Join us these school holidays at Te Matariki Clendon Library.
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Avondale Library - July School Holiday Programme: Ngā Tamariki o Matariki
Kia ora koutou, join our fun and free school holiday activities this July at Avondale Library!
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Manurewa Library: School Holidays
Join is these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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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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Devonport Library School Holiday Programme
Free school holiday activities for tamariki.