Libraries

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

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Libraries 1 Aug 2022

Over 100 ways to bring books to life at We Read Auckland

Bring the whānau and celebrate Auckland’s readers, writers and the stories that bring us together with Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau | We Read Auckland in August.

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.

Events224 Results

14 May 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Te Reo Māori Club for tamariki and whānau club

Come and join our new Te Reo Māori Club for tamariki and whānau at Onehunga Library.

07 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Digital Drop-in at Avondale Library

Our librarians are tech helpful, but are not tech experts.

30 Apr 2025 - 27 Jun 2025

Mandarin Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

Learn numbers, shapes, and colours and gain an understanding of traditional festivals in a fun an...

26 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Low-sensory quiet hour at Glenfield Library

Dimmed lights in the children's area, with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.

19 Mar 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

Kids Time at Helensville Library

Under-6s and their grownups are invited to join the Helensville Library staff for stories, songs,...

19 Mar 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

Minecraft Club

Calling all Minecraft fans!

12 Mar 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Songs and stories for the senses

A fun session for your toddler!

12 Mar 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Jump Jiggle Jive - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session featuring music, songs and rhymes (18mths - 3yrs).