Libraries

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

News194 Results

Council news 19 Dec 2023

Helensville Library services update

Helensville Library staff are receiving praise for stepping up in challenging circumstances.

Libraries 5 Dec 2023

Auckland Council Libraries celebrate four million milestone and announce Top 100 line-up

Auckland Council Libraries is excited to be reaching the remarkable milestone of four million checkouts this year on Libby this week – just in time for the highly anticipated annual Top 100 books list! 

Community 29 Nov 2023

Investigations into future Point Chevalier community hub underway

Four options are being investigated for future library and community services in Point Chevalier and will be presented to Albert-Eden Local Board in mid-2024.

Libraries 16 Nov 2023

New hours for Mt Roskill Library

The new schedule reduces opening times by two hours – closing half an hour earlier on Mondays and Fridays, and an hour earlier on Thursdays. 

Libraries 27 Oct 2023

Point Chevalier Library turns a page

Great news for local book lovers in Point Chevalier. The library will move to a new home for its books, following the decision to relocate in 2024.

Council news 4 Oct 2023

Auckland Council Libraries adapt research services to changing needs

Research and heritage collection services enter a new era

Libraries 27 Sep 2023

Auckland Council Libraries now a one-stop shop

The incorporation of Auckland Council’s last six service centres into community hubs is rolling out, bringing a successful integration programme to an end and boosting service options for Aucklanders.

Central City Library 15 Sep 2023

Learn the whakapapa of a historic Māori phrasebook this Mahuru Māori

As we celebrate Mahuru Māori, a remarkable piece of history resurfaces as part of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ngako: The Collections Talk, providing a glimpse into the rich linguistic heritage of te reo Māori.

Events72 Results

17 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Leys Institute School Holiday Programme

Come along for fun activities at the Library.

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

10 Jan 2025 - 31 Jan 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Ambury Farm

Join the Children's Librarians from Māngere Bridge and Māngere East Libraries for a family fun Wr...

08 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2025

St Heliers Library School holiday programme

Come, learn, and create something unique.

03 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Raumati reads summer reading fun

Fun for children completing the Raumati Reads summer reading programme.

18 Jan 2025

Birkenhead Library - Summer seed & plant swap

Donate your seeds to our Seed Library or simply swap with your neighbours.

18 Jan 2025

Tiny traders market

Explore a variety of stalls featuring upcycled goods, tasty homemade treats, handmade crafts, and...

04 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2025

School holiday events

Come along for fun school holiday activities at Highland Park Library.