Libraries

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Community 6 Jul 2020

Libraries reach out to support kaumātua Māori

During lockdown, a group of Māori specialist staff from Auckland Council Libraries identified an opportunity to establish a service to engage with kaumātua Māori in these unprecedented times.

Libraries 10 Jun 2020

Aucklanders flock back to libraries to borrow over half a million items

Since re-opening, customers eager to refresh their reading material after lockdown have kept library staff busy restocking shelves.

Libraries 26 May 2020

On the job hunt? Get ahead of the pack with Auckland Council Libraries’ free resources

Free resources and services to help with your job search from Auckland Council Libraries.

Kids / Family 20 May 2020

Leys’ little brother pops up in Ponsonby

Auckland Council Libraries are delighted to welcome Leys Institute Library customers to their new interim library service at 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

Libraries 11 Mar 2020

Leys Institute Little Library to open at end of March

An interim library service for Leys Institute Library customers will be open from 9am on Tuesday 31 March.

Community 9 Mar 2020

New exhibition challenges perceptions of the Pacific

Discover the people and stories of the Saltwater Realm at Waitui Ātea: Saltwater Realm.

Heritage 18 Feb 2020

Two Auckland Council Libraries heritage collections receive UNESCO heritage recognition

The earliest New Zealand land weather records and a 1900s photographic collection have been recognised as being of national significance.

Educational 3 Feb 2020

New look planned for Franklin library

Changes are planned for Franklin: The Centre to add a new community meeting and increased office space for local board staff.

Events179 Results

21 May 2024

How to Prepare for an Emergency

Come along to this critical talk by Auckland Emergency Management and find out what you can do to...

21 May 2024

Tea & Topics May 2024 - Wildlife Photography

Brian, the former Secretary of South Auckland Forest and Bird will talk about his adventure on Mo...

21 May 2024

Time is not Toxic

Experienced breathwork coach Jefferson Chapple presents the third of three inspiring free talks.

21 May 2024 - 22 May 2024

Youth Week - Design your own skateboard workshop

Design your own skateboard and embark on a fun, hands-on journey to create your unique pieces of...

14 May 2024 - 15 Dec 2024

Wriggle and Rhyme - Mt Roskill Library

Join us for a fun Wriggle and Rhyme session!

14 May 2024 - 24 Dec 2024

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions featuring songs, movement, and finger rhymes designed for pre-schoole...

30 Apr 2024 - 28 May 2024

Read to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

02 Apr 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Digital Seniors Free Tech Help - East Coast Bays

Digital Seniors coaches can help seniors with things such as connecting with friends and whanau o...