Libraries

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

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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

06 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme at Manurewa

Come along and enjoy music, movement, and play in a welcoming space.

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Stories & Rhyme - Ōrewa Library

Join our Stories & Rhyme sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for pre-schoolers and th...

05 Feb 2025 - 25 Jun 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ōrewa Library

Wriggle and Rhyme promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...

05 Feb 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Albany Village Library

A programme to educate parents and caregivers in active movement,

05 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Glenfield Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

05 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Wā Pēpē : Babytime at Glenfield Library

Join us for singing, rhymes and movement in a nurturing environment for you and your babies under...

15 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Book Chat

Come and join our Book Chat, share your favourite reads, make friends with other enthusiastic rea...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Kākahu Raranga

This free drop in workshop is the start to your weaving journey where you will learn to weave you...