Libraries

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

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Libraries 25 May 2023

Final phase of successful service centre integration programme rolled out

The incorporation of Auckland Council’s last six service centres into community hubs is rolling out, bringing a successful integration programme to an end and boosting service options for Aucklanders.

Libraries 17 May 2023

Six cosy book nooks at Auckland’s libraries

As well as providing us with free access to gazillions of books, Auckland Council’s 56 libraries provide safe, comforting spaces where you can read, ponder, connect with others – and even whizz down a slide.

City Centre Waterfront 8 May 2023

New sounds emerge from Central City Library basement for Music Month

This is the second year of an Auckland Council programme called Ka Mua Ka Muri Te Iho Auaha. Named after a Māori proverb meaning walking backwards into the future, the premise is that knowing where you came from can help you know where you’re going.

Community 21 Mar 2023

Point Chevalier Little Library pops up

While Point Chevalier Library is out of action, the little library is the neighbourhood's new temporary location that offers a small collection of loan books.

Summer 9 Mar 2023

Don't let grey skies spoil your summer

Across our region, there's plenty going on to keep you busy whatever the weather.

Community 24 Feb 2023

More funds found for critical projects

Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.

Libraries 19 Dec 2022

International recognition of historically significant papers for Auckland collection

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to have the Clendon Papers added to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register.

Events124 Results

29 May 2023

New Zealand Education System Talk

Come to watch the online presentation in the library or join online via Zoom.

17 May 2023 - 31 May 2023

'Patterns as Code'

The artworks of artists transforming their lived experiences into images and words, wrestling the world to their own unique visions.

08 May 2023 - 22 Dec 2023

Storytime | Wā takinga paki at Pakuranga Library

Storytime is ideal for tamariki three to five years of age.

06 May 2023 - 18 Jun 2023

Africa Month 2023

Celebrate the cultural heritage of Africans and Black people in Aotearoa.

24 Apr 2023 - 26 Jun 2023

Work Ready Programme: Road to Employment

The awesome team at Literacy Aotearoa have partnered with us, and we are glad to introduce a 10-session Work Ready workshop.

30 Mar 2023 - 15 Jul 2023

Tara McLeod: About type exhibition

The works on display show Tara’s collaborations with Aotearoa-based poets and artists and include his ideas about typography, letterforms, art, life, and book design.

08 Feb 2023 - 15 Dec 2023

Tamariki Time at Devonport Library

Come and join us for our Tamariki sessions at Devonport Library!

16 Jan 2023 - 18 Dec 2023

Shore Knitters

Learn to knit in this friendly group.