Libraries

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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.

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.

Events213 Results

03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Good Friends Group

Looking to meet some like-minded people? Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday. Meet new friends in...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Whānau Friendly Exercise Classes

Join Tu Ranga Ora in this exercise programme.

21 May 2025

National Simultaneous Storytime at East Coast Bays Library

Celebrate 25 years of National Simultaneous Storytime as we read The Truck Cat!

21 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

Lights, Camera, Canva

A hands-on film and editing workshop.

21 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Public Art Tour

Four tours will be offered: two in English and two in Mandarin, with weekday and weekend options...

21 May 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

Digital classes

Stepping UP offers free community programmes that support New Zealanders to build their digital s...

07 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Digital Drop-in at Avondale Library

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