Libraries

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

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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.

Community 16 Aug 2021

East Coast Bays Library reopens after multi-million-dollar renovation

Space is no longer in short supply at East Coast Bays Library after a $2 million dollar renovation has transformed the library’s interior.

Arts 12 Aug 2021

Rough sleepers heard through poetry

Rough sleepers are finding their voices through poetry with support from Waitematā Local Board.

Libraries 2 Jul 2021

Auckland Council to remove library overdue fines from 1 September 2021

The council is joining the global trend of removing library overdue fines with almost 600 libraries worldwide now fine free.

Libraries 1 Jun 2021

Bilingual book keeps students connected

A bilingual Samoan-English book by students at Ōtara’s Tangaroa College and funded by Auckland Council Libraries shares how they keep connected to their culture while living in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Libraries 21 May 2021

We Read Auckland festival launches

A new winter programme of live and online events celebrating and promoting reading runs from Monday 31 May – Sunday 13 June.

Libraries 1 Apr 2021

Te Paataka Koorero o Takaanini – a new place to call home

A new community hub in the heart of Takanini is now open and provides a home away from home for the growing and diverse community.

Events193 Results

03 May 2025

Hear it Anew!

This 45-minute interactive presentation will be both a concert and a workshop.

03 May 2025

Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha Premiere Screening

Come and join us for the 2025 premiere screening of the new music video series at Academy Cinemas...

03 May 2025

Librarians unplugged: Kiwi karaoke at the Library for everyone

Come and sing your favourite song at the Library.

03 May 2025

Te Tiriti Workshop

A FREE, lively, interactive workshop for ethnic communities & families.

03 May 2025 - 24 May 2025

Indian music series

Each Saturday will have a theme from the classical mastery to the upbeat energy of Punjabi folk,...

03 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Composting Workshops - May

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

03 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Young minds in medicine & science workshop

An exciting hands-on workshop designed to spark curiosity and inspire a love for medicine, biolog...

05 Apr 2025 - 03 May 2025

Green Clinics - Birkenhead Library

Each weekly clinic focuses on a different sustainability topic and are designed to educate on all...