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

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.