Libraries

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

News198 Results

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.

Libraries 17 Nov 2020

Gone fishing with a reel 3D-printed at Te Manawa library

For just the cost of materials, Aucklanders can make use of 3D printers at eight Auckland Council Libraries across the region.

Arts 16 Oct 2020

'Food for Thought' exhibition tempts Auckland's tastebuds

Take your tastebuds along to Food for Thought at the Central City Library and prepare to leave feeling hungry.

Libraries 13 Oct 2020

Wrap-around services in uncertain times

Auckland Council Libraries are responding to emerging community needs as the city moves to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Events179 Results

22 Dec 2025

Christmas Storytime in Auckland Domain

Join Parnell Library for a festive Christmas-themed storytime in the beautiful Auckland Domain.

11 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026

Warkworth Library summer holiday programme

Explore, create and play all summer long with free holiday fun at the library!

23 Dec 2025 - 20 Jan 2026

Raumati Reads - Waiheke Island Library

Enjoy school holiday fun with the kids at the Library.

13 Dec 2025 - 28 Jan 2026

St Heliers Library Raumati Reads School Holiday Programme

Celebrate the season with a month of creative crafts, magic, Lego fun, and summer reading adventu...

31 Aug 2025 - 28 Dec 2025

Seed, seedling and produce swap

It's a wonderful way to reduce waste, diversify your garden, and meet like-minded community membe...

31 Dec 2025

Kids' New Year's Eve Dance Party

A New Year's Eve Dance Party for kids and their grown-ups.

04 Jan 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Sinhala and Sri Lankan culture

Fun, interactive sessions introduce traditions, history, and Sinhala basics.

05 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026

School Holiday Activities

Come along, make new friends, and discover just how fun learning can be.