Libraries

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

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Libraries 30 Nov 2015

Auckland Libraries help kids crack Minecraft code

Steve and Alex from Minecraft are teaming up with President Obama and Auckland Libraries to get kids writing code.

Plans / Projects 26 Nov 2015

North Rodney council proposed

The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.

Libraries 25 Nov 2015

Love of libraries spans the generations

The matriarch of four generations of Auckland Libraries users always told her children you’re never alone as long as you have a good book – and they listened.

Arts 24 Nov 2015

Five years of progress in Ōtara-Papatoetoe

With Auckland Council recently reaching its fifth anniversary, we take a closer look at the local progress in Ōtara, Manukau and Papatoetoe.

Cultural 21 Oct 2015

Into the River author Ted Dawe discusses censorship

Ted Dawe, author of Into the River, speaks about his experiences following the recent decision to place an interim restriction on the book.

Libraries 6 Oct 2015

Devonport Library up for award

Devonport Library is of only five public libraries worldwide to be nominated for the Public Library of the Year award.

Community 28 Sep 2015

More libraries open on weekends

Under Auckland Council’s new 10-year budget, library opening hours have changed to ensure resources are better shared across the region.

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.