Libraries

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

News199 Results

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.

Libraries 2 Sep 2021

Library overdue fines settled for good

Auckland Council Libraries removed existing overdue fines from customer accounts on 1 September and will no longer be charging for overdue items.

Events260 Results

09 Nov 2024

Author Talk: Pat Backley

Whangaparāoa Library and the Hibiscus Coast Writers are thrilled to announce an upcoming talk by...

15 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Learn to Crochet with the Brightside Spinners

Discover the joy of working with yarn and hooks in a friendly and supportive environment.

16 Nov 2024

AI Teen Talks Series - Can AI Tell if Your Essay Was Written by a Robot?

This is the third talk in the series and is presented by David Kang, Year 8 student from Kristin...

17 Feb 2024 - 16 Nov 2024

Women's Morning Yoga

Want to do yoga but feeling unmotivated? At our women’s yoga sessions we will help motivate each...

17 Nov 2024

Embracing Grief: Wisdom and Healing Through Community

Transforming Grief: Marama Winder's guide to healing and renewal

24 Nov 2024

Sweet Liberation: Understanding Sugar's Impact & Strategies for Change

Learn how sugar is linked to many chronic health conditions that affect a large part of the popul...

30 Nov 2024

DIY Bokashi Workshop - Glenfield Library

Learn all about the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to ta...

13 Dec 2024

Arabic Rhyme & Storytime

Join our very happy, fun-filled educational programme.