Libraries

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

News191 Results

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.

Libraries 13 Dec 2022

Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries

A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.

Events106 Results

14 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025

Hibiscus Art Studio Trail

Discover the Hibiscus Coast Art Trail, a vibrant celebration of creativity proudly organized by t...

14 Feb 2025 - 21 Mar 2025

The Little Leys Classic Film Club

The film club screens famous, influential, and entertaining masterpieces of twentieth-century cin...

14 Feb 2025 - 11 Apr 2025

Rhymetime

Rhymetime is a fun, free session with music, songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers a...

14 Feb 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

Read, snack, repeat teen book club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Bilingual Storytime - Te Reo Māori & English

Come along and enjoy captivating pūrākau/stories from Māori culture and foster a love for Te Reo...

14 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Whangaparāoa Library's BrainCharge

BrainCharge is a fun and engaging brain fitness programme for adults.

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Avondale Chess Club

Join us every Friday after school for a fun and friendly chess session.

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Jiggle & Wiggle

Join us for a fun-filled morning of music, dancing, and movement.