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Have your say on Leys Institute restoration and modernisation designs
It is time to have your say on the future design for the restoration of the much-loved Leys Institute at 20 St Marys Road, with consultation on two design options open until 1 December.

Name adopted for Avondale library and community hub
Avondale library and community hub has taken another step in its development, following the adoption of the name ‘Te Hono’ by Whau Local Board.

Essential works begin at Helensville War Memorial Hall and Library
Essential works to upgrade and strengthen the Helensville War Memorial Hall and Library will get underway this month.

Upcoming changes to COVID-19 restrictions at Auckland Council facilities following traffic light announcement
Face masks no longer required at Auckland Council facilities from Tuesday 13 September.

Digitised Chelsea archives a treat for local historians
Historical records from over 4,700 employees of the Chelsea Sugar Refinery going back to the 1880s have been digitised and made available to the public thanks to funding from the Kaipātiki Local Board.

Over 100 ways to bring books to life at We Read Auckland
Bring the whānau and celebrate Auckland’s readers, writers and the stories that bring us together with Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau | We Read Auckland in August.

Look out for our mobile libraries at the markets
If you are visiting one of the local markets at Smiths Avenue, Ōtara or Wesley, why not drop by at one of our mobile libraries for some fun activities to do?
Events126 Results

Family Games Afternoon
Pop in and enjoy with your whānau, every Sunday at Mt Roskill Library from 2-3.30pm.

Kōrero mai - Kōrero atu
A space to share kōrero of all levels of Te Reo Māori.

Tangata Moana: Tātou tātou e
Māori and Pasifika artists from Māpura Studios share individual responses and experiences in response to the theme of social cohesion

Chess Club for Kids at Pakuranga Library
Come and meet other young chess enthusiasts.


Africa Month 2023
Celebrate the cultural heritage of Africans and Black people in Aotearoa.

The Reading Revolution
Meet new people, make new friends & get more out of your reading.

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