Libraries

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

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Kids / Family 11 Sep 2023

Exciting school holiday events ahead with Auckland Council

Spring into the school holidays with an array of exhilarating and family-friendly events that will excite even the hardest-to-please member of your whānau.

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.

Events73 Results

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.

16 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Summer holidays at Parnell Library

Discover your librarians' favourite children's books in our library scavenger hunt, or complete s...

21 Jan 2025

Karate demo by GKR Karate

Hop in for a free karate demo with GKR Karate at the library.

21 Jan 2025

The Taonga search

Solve clues, explore, and discover the taonga (treasure) as you journey through this quest.

25 Jan 2025

Dumpling Making workshop

Come along and make dumplings at Parnell Library to celebrate Lunar New Year-Year of the Snake.