Libraries
See the latest news and find out what's happening at an Auckland Council Library near you.
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Replacing the Avondale Community Centre
Replacing the Avondale Community Centre
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Ask Auckland Council – but not about everything!
If in doubt, ask Auckland Council. That seems to be the thought of many Aucklanders who, when they’re in an unusual or sticky situation, believe the council will have the answer.
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Library members love borrowing online
Auckland library members borrowed more than one million e-items from January through to November this year.
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Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Papakura
From its thriving town centre, historic Hawkins Theatre and art galleries, to the rural area of Karaka, which is famous for its thoroughbred industry, Papakura has a perfect mix of town and country.
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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.
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North Rodney council proposed
The Northern Action Group (NAG) has applied to the Local Government Commission to create a North Rodney Unitary Council.
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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.
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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.
Events206 Results
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Dough and Play
Have fun with dough modelling, creative art and quality time for your whole family.
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Waiheke library is turning 10
Come along to join us to celebrate 10 years serving the community, with talks, readings, songs, l...
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Winter Poetry Festival
Come and catch amazing performances by local Tāmaki poets!
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Dungeons & Dragons | Leys Institute Little Library
Come to Little Leys’ Dungeon & Dragons club to start your table-top fantasy roleplay adventure.
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English For Employee Course
You are welcome to join us and participate English for Employee course.
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People called Quakers: Celebrating 400 years since the birth of George Fox
This year marks 400 years since the birth of George Fox. View a rare 1694 edition of George Fox’s...
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Storytime - Onehunga Community Library
Delight as our librarians, and occasionally authors or special guests, share enchanting tales.
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Storytime - Mt Roskill Library
Come along and join in our fun stories and songs!