Libraries

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

News191 Results

14-24 year olds 18 Jul 2023

Plan to shape Pukekohe endorsed

The Unlock Pukekohe masterplan to guide development in the town has been endorsed by Franklin Local Board.

Central City Library 17 Jul 2023

Witi Ihimaera named as inaugural patron for Auckland Council Libraries’ We Read Auckland Festival

Witi Ihimaera is named as the first ever patron of Auckland Council Libraries’ Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau / We Read Auckland festival.

Heritage 6 Jul 2023

Exploring hidden heritage at Auckland Council Libraries

From Shakespeare's First Folio to rare maps and manuscripts, Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections are a treasure trove of information about our past.

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.

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.

Libraries 13 Dec 2022

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.

Events121 Results

29 Mar 2025

Jade du Preez – author talk

Join us for another fantastic author talk.

30 Mar 2025

A world of kites

Join us for a celebration of the cultures of the world through kites!

03 Apr 2025

Badness in Brokenwood

The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Warkworth Library and Auckland Libraries, invites boo...

05 Apr 2025

Mastering microgreens: Grow your own workshop

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

05 Apr 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Living tai chi

Come and experience the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi for relaxation, balance and well-being.

06 Apr 2025

Textiles re-imagined

Join us as we give discarded fabric scraps a new life.

09 Apr 2025

Grow your own microgreens workshop – Mount Roskill

Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a salad...

12 Apr 2025

Chinese tea culture course

Explore the flavours of Oolong tea and master the brewing techniques.