Libraries

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

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Libraries 5 Mar 2021

Beloved library getting an upgrade

East Coast Bays Library is one of the busiest across Tāmaki Makaurau, and all the foot traffic has meant the library is now in need of maintenance so it can keep serving the community well.

Libraries 17 Dec 2020

Library hours align with public demand this Christmas

During this Christmas and New Year break, 54 of our 55 Auckland libraries will close for four extra days responding to data showing that Aucklanders visit libraries less frequently during this period.

Libraries 2 Dec 2020

Libraries help get summer sorted with ‘Top 100’ books

Auckland’s 55 libraries have curated their Top 100 list of titles – in ten categories - ready for summer 2021.

Libraries 24 Nov 2020

Papakura Library lifts to get revamp

Papakura's Sir Edmund Hillary Library is having its lifts to the carpark revamped, which will mean visitors will need to use the stairs or the other ground floor lift.

Libraries 23 Nov 2020

10 millionth eBook makes history

Aucklander Sarid Olvera Anzures downloaded an eBook on her phone in August, unaware she had just borrowed the 10 millionth OverDrive eBook from Auckland Council Libraries.

Libraries 17 Nov 2020

Gone fishing with a reel 3D-printed at Te Manawa library

For just the cost of materials, Aucklanders can make use of 3D printers at eight Auckland Council Libraries across the region.

Arts 16 Oct 2020

'Food for Thought' exhibition tempts Auckland's tastebuds

Take your tastebuds along to Food for Thought at the Central City Library and prepare to leave feeling hungry.

Libraries 13 Oct 2020

Wrap-around services in uncertain times

Auckland Council Libraries are responding to emerging community needs as the city moves to recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Events108 Results

31 Jan 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

Digital Help Drop-Ins

Drop in to our sessions with a tech query for some one-on-one digital coaching!

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Come Write In at Te Manawa

Do you have a writing project you’re working on? Do you want to meet up with other writers? Join...

15 Feb 2025

Proud whānau day

Join us for a special shared session featuring sunny songs, inclusive stories and bucketloads of...

15 Feb 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Storytime - Mt Roskill Library

Stories are read by a librarian at these highly popular storytime sessions.

15 Feb 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Death Cafe 2025

Enjoy a group-directed discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.

08 Feb 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people at Takapuna Library

Are you a senior who would like some help with your digital device?

16 Feb 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

Crafters' corner

Bring in your craft projects and relax in crafters' corner.

16 Feb 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

Sign & Sing

Join us on the third Sunday of every month for an afternoon of songs, waiata, and NZSL.