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.

Events254 Results

11 Mar 2025 - 09 Dec 2025

Let's Talk Kids Book Club

Have you ever cracked a secret code, met a talking animal, or traveled to an invisible city? At L...

10 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Storytime - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.

03 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Devonport Library

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.

09 Dec 2025

Hear Better, Live Better

Join Steve Foster for an insightful and practical talk on how we hear, why hearing loss happens,...

18 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Baby Sensory Playtime

Let your little ones explore, discover and play while making new friends.

18 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Whānau Friendly Exercise Class

Join Matavaine on Tuesdays for a free energising exercise.