Libraries

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

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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.

Libraries 1 Oct 2020

Libraries help demystify election process

Auckland Council Libraries has recently launched the ‘Your Vote Counts’ programme, designed to support Aucklanders in the lead-up to the 2020 General Election.

Libraries 24 Sep 2020

Refresh on the way for Waiuku Library

Arrangements are in place to keep readers stocked while the Waiuku Library gets a refresh.

Heritage 18 Sep 2020

Old-school cool for St Heliers Library

St Heliers Community Library is going back to its original 1920s colours with a fresh coat of paint as part of its general maintenance programme.

Libraries 3 Sep 2020

EBook readers look on the bright side during lockdown

Auckland Council Libraries record 140,000 e-issues in latest Alert Level 3.

Libraries 18 Aug 2020

Auckland libraries 'call to check'

Redeployed librarians make welfare calls to vulnerable residents as part of Auckland Emergency Management’s COVID-19 response.

Libraries 18 Aug 2020

eBooks flying from Auckland library in record numbers

Aucklanders are borrowing eBooks at unprecedented rates, as a free and easy way to keep people and families entertained at home.

Events213 Results

10 Mar 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Storytime - Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a fun session of stories, songs and rhymes designed to inspire imagina...

19 Feb 2025 - 02 Aug 2025

Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries

Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

Chinese stories and performance class

This is a mandarin programme. 

17 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025

English Class (Beginners)

Join us to learn English for beginners.

10 Feb 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhythm & beats at Whangaparāoa Library

The librarians will lead a varied programme featuring rhyme, songs, music, and movement.

03 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Devonport Library

Learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Colour Your World - Adult Colouring

Join us for our friendly adult colouring group to relax, unwind and get creative.

20 Jan 2025 - 15 Dec 2025

Shore Knitters

Connect with new individuals, forge friendships, and enjoy the company of this friendly group wit...