Libraries

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

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Libraries 16 Aug 2023

Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building

St Heliers Library has reopened in its permanent location following upgrades.

14-24 year olds 18 Jul 2023

Plan to shape Pukekohe endorsed

The Unlock Pukekohe masterplan to guide development in the town has been endorsed by Franklin Local Board.

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.

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.

Events193 Results

18 Feb 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Leys Institute Little Library Social Knitting Club

Come and join like-minded people and have a great yarn.

22 Jun 2025

Picture perfect

Learn new techniques and improve your photography skills.

23 Jun 2025

What you need to know with Macular Degeneration

Learn how to protect your sight and stay informed about macular degeneration with expert Phillipp...

26 Jun 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: From Mozart to Matariki

The Kotuku Quintet returns to the stage this year with a programme based around a Mozart piano co...

28 Jun 2025

Ka mua ka muri: Moving forward with Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Get smarter responses, upload files and images, and more.

30 Jun 2025

Matariki kids star making

Join us in making and decorating hanging clay stars for Matariki!

11 Jul 2025 - 01 Aug 2025

Sewn up - Upcycling sewing classes

This Advance Level course is for those confident in sewing.

25 Sep 2025

Notes on Tāmaki: Celebrating 20 years

This concert will be a special acknowledgement of what has become an institution.