Libraries

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

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Libraries 22 Jul 2022

Look out for our mobile libraries at the markets

If you are visiting one of the local markets at Smiths Avenue, Ōtara or Wesley, why not drop by at one of our mobile libraries for some fun activities to do?

Heritage 13 Jul 2022

Strong future for grand old building

St Heliers Community Library services will be relocating temporarily to Turua Hall

Libraries 30 Jun 2022

Aucklanders welcomed back to libraries with lost book amnesty

Aucklanders who have not been to an Auckland Council Library for some time are being welcomed back with a three-month long amnesty which started on 1 July 2022.

Council news 23 Jun 2022

Auckland Council finalist in excellence awards

Click and collect, outdoor spin classes, virtual concerts and ground-breaking kauri programme make it to the finals of local government excellence awards.

Libraries 11 Feb 2022

New adult literacy books launched

Literacy Waitākere and Auckland Council Libraries are marking the Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga with the launch of three new adult literacy books on 12 March 2022 at New Lynn Library.

Libraries 31 Oct 2021

Study at home for teens with Auckland Libraries

Keep teens motivated with online resources that help them succeed with their schoolwork while schools are closed.

Libraries 29 Oct 2021

Take-away book service to support Aucklanders in lockdown

Auckland Council Libraries is launching a contactless click and collect service for Aucklanders keen to keep reading and learning over lockdown.

Events187 Results

07 Feb 2024 - 04 Dec 2024

Wednesday Book Chat - East Coast Bays Library

Share your favourite reads and find new ones in this friendly book group that meets monthly.

02 Nov 2023 - 07 Nov 2024

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Everyone is welcome to join this friendly group to discuss books over tea or coffee.

08 Jun 2024

Making Home in New Zealand - 1

Learn how to settle well in New Zealand.

08 Jun 2024

Poetry Writing for Tamariki with Tagata Atamai

Join Samoan/Welsh writer, poet, journalist, artist and kaiako Danielle Kionasina for a morning of...

11 May 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Teens’ Book Club

Bring your own choice of book to discuss with other teens who like reading.

10 Jun 2024

Gardening in June with Ben (in Mandarin Chinese)

Join us for this exciting event.

10 Jun 2024

Money Talks

Join us for a FREE 2-hour workshop and learn the basics of budgeting.

10 May 2024 - 10 Jun 2024

Kaipātiki Kōrero Paki Storywriting competition - Birkenhead Library

Stories can be written in Te Reo or English and you can enter as many times as you like.