Libraries

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

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03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

06 Nov 2024 - 13 Jan 2025

Mackelvie Pattern Books

Don’t miss a summer display with highlights from James Mackelvie’s library including rare pattern...

05 Nov 2024 - 16 Dec 2025

BrainCharge

Give your brain a weekly workout at Kumeu Library's BrainCharge sessions.

15 Oct 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Read to Mango

Come join us at the Warkworth Library to Read to Mango! Spend some quality time with our furry f...

14 Oct 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

English & Computer Skills Training

This course is a great launchpad to further study or work.

04 Sep 2024 - 01 Feb 2025

Waiwaia Ngā Ngutu

The rich soundscape accompanying the exhibition brings the written word to life and affirms the e...

13 Aug 2024 - 12 Aug 2025

Korean Bookchat

Come share your thoughts on books and life over a warm cup of tea.

07 Aug 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Book Chat - Birkenhead Library

Discuss the books you’ve been reading lately with a group of like-minded readers and discover new...

News197 Results

Libraries 10 Dec 2024

Dive into summer with Auckland Libraries Top 100 reads of 2024

Embark on a literary adventure from the comfort of your favourite reading spot this summer with Auckland Council Libraries Top 100 Reads of 2024.

Libraries 9 Dec 2024

Beach reads for kids - turn the tide on the summer literacy slide

Research frequently shows that over the summer break from school, children’s reading skills can drop dramatically in a phenomenon known as the “summer slide”.

Community 23 Oct 2024

Former mayor and MP returns to Papakura

Former Papakura Mayor John Robertson returned to the area recently, leading a delegation of Waitomo councillors and the district’s chief librarian to check out facilities in the town.

Libraries 2 Oct 2024

Eight ways to make the school holidays magical for the whole family!

School holidays are just around the corner, and with them come a vast array of options to keep the whānau entertained for the duration of the break. 

Community 16 Sep 2024

Supporting our senior citizens

We highlight some of the many services available for senior citizens across Auckland, from digital literacy lessons to weekly tai chi classes and more.

Climate action 15 Aug 2024

Mt Roskill Library switches to solar

Local library and adjoining Fickling Convention Centre in Mt Roskill gets renewable energy boost thanks to central government’s Community Renewable Energy Fund.

Blockhouse Bay Library 29 Jul 2024

Raise the roof - Upgrades coming for Blockhouse Bay Library

Necessary work at Blockhouse Bay Library to repair the roof and increase the usable space will begin in October.  

Libraries 19 Jul 2024

We Read Auckland Festival returns to Tāmaki Makaurau

Get ready for a month of great local reads and insightful author talks as We Read Auckland / Ka Pānui Tātou Tāmaki Makaurau returns for 2024.