Libraries

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News191 Results

Libraries 5 Oct 2016

Top 10 Most Borrowed Library Books 2015

We count down the most popular reads of the year.

Libraries 28 Sep 2016

New courtyard for Glen Eden library

Glenmall is now more inviting and attractive for visitors to Glen Eden’s town centre, thanks to a refurbished courtyard outside the library.

14-24 year olds 20 Sep 2016

Watch: Tupu Youth Library goes digital

With a big collection of graphic novels and comics, TVs and a table tennis table, Tupu Youth Library is a place of fun and learning.

Housing 9 Sep 2016

Auckland adds 43,000 new residents in the June year

In the past year, Auckland’s population grew by more than 43,000 people and more than 1.57 million people now call Tāmaki Makaurau home.

Libraries 7 Sep 2016

Loving Whangaparāoa Library’s new look

The recent upgrade at Whangaparāoa Library has got a big thumbs up from customers of all ages.

Community 21 Jul 2016

Nautilus repairs impact Orewa Library and car park

The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board have agreed subject to certain conditions to grant landowner approval and a license to occupy part of the Orewa Library car park for repairs to the Nautilus building.

Community 18 Jul 2016

The eyes of the god, Tāwhirimātea

In celebration of Matariki Festival 2016 Auckland Libraries has created a short video that tells the story of the dawning of the Māori new year. This story is one version of many different interpretations of Matariki.

Community 25 May 2016

Join the Jane Austen book club

Despite being nearly two decades after her death, Jane Austen’s legacy continues to live on – including right here in Auckland. Howick Library has captured her legacy by creating a Jane Austen book club.

Events169 Results

20 Apr 2024 - 25 May 2024

Green Clinics Autumn 2024

Birkenhead Library has partnered with some amazing local experts to facilitate weekly Green Clini...

12 Apr 2024 - 31 May 2024

Diverse-city 2.0 - Auckland's Multicultural Communities

Come and engage with these communities, their social networks, and their stories.

06 Apr 2024 - 07 Dec 2024

Saturday Book Chat

Join us once a month for a friendly chat about your latest reads.

02 Apr 2024 - 14 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors free one on one support - Takapuna

Seniors can learn connecting with friends and whanau online, sending photos, paying bills, online...

23 Mar 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Storytime

Listen to our librarians share some of their favourite picture books.

20 Mar 2024 - 13 Jul 2024

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...

09 Mar 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Albany Actors Den

A free weekly club for ages 10-14 year olds interested in acting & theatre sports.

02 Mar 2024 - 21 Dec 2024

Bi-lingual Storytime

Bi-lingual session, we will introduce children to the sound of different languages & introduce th...