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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.
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.
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.
More funds found for critical projects
Extra funding has been allocated to advance projects at two popular Howick Local Board local sites.
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.
Get your summer reading sorted with Auckland Council Libraries
A favourite way to while away the warm summer afternoons is lazing about at the beach or a local park with a book in hand.
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.
Events222 Results
That’s so last century: What we wore 1950s – 1990s
That’s so last century: What we wore 1950s – 1990s showcases fashion and ways it has impacted dif...
Rhymetime at Blockhouse Bay Library
Fun songs, dancing and rhymes for you and your toddler to enjoy together.
Storytime- Howick Library
Join our Friday storytime with our librarians, who will read stories to your little ones aged 3 t...
Glen Eden Library Shared Reading Group
Join our friendly librarian, Surani, for a relaxed shared reading experience with like-minded rea...
Reading Revolution - Rānui Library
Join Kate from The Reading Revolution for a relaxed session where the group reads a short story a...
Diverse-city 2024
Learn about the friendships and social networks which have played a pivotal role in shaping the h...
Global Storytime: A Journey Across Continents
Join us for a journey across the regions of Thailand, Philippines, China and Africa.
Storytime
Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.