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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.

Arts 25 Mar 2021

Lockdown collaboration project to be permanent part of oral history collection for Auckland Council Libraries

A collaboration project between Auckland Libraries and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage launches a five-part podcast series today to commemorate one year since the level four lockdown.

Libraries 5 Mar 2021

Beloved library getting an upgrade

East Coast Bays Library is one of the busiest across Tāmaki Makaurau, and all the foot traffic has meant the library is now in need of maintenance so it can keep serving the community well.

Libraries 17 Dec 2020

Library hours align with public demand this Christmas

During this Christmas and New Year break, 54 of our 55 Auckland libraries will close for four extra days responding to data showing that Aucklanders visit libraries less frequently during this period.

Libraries 2 Dec 2020

Libraries help get summer sorted with ‘Top 100’ books

Auckland’s 55 libraries have curated their Top 100 list of titles – in ten categories - ready for summer 2021.

Libraries 24 Nov 2020

Papakura Library lifts to get revamp

Papakura's Sir Edmund Hillary Library is having its lifts to the carpark revamped, which will mean visitors will need to use the stairs or the other ground floor lift.

Libraries 23 Nov 2020

10 millionth eBook makes history

Aucklander Sarid Olvera Anzures downloaded an eBook on her phone in August, unaware she had just borrowed the 10 millionth OverDrive eBook from Auckland Council Libraries.