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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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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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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 (The Children of Matariki) - Central City Library
Join us for some school holiday fun at Central City Library.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki (The Children of Matariki) July School Holidays - Birkenhead Library
Join us for these exciting events.
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki July School Holidays @ Pakuranga Library
Join us at the library these school holidays for an awesome line up of fun and exciting crafts, a...
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Ngā Tamariki o Matariki: The Children of Matariki - July School Holidays
Join us these school holidays for a series of exciting events.
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School Holiday Programme Highland Park Library
Join us for these exciting school holiday events.