Libraries

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Events249 Results

14 Sep 2024

How to use natural essential oil to help with your health

Come and explore the healing benefits of nature's aromatic remedies.

14 Sep 2024

Moon Festival Storytime and Craft

A storytime about the Chinese Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival followed by an easy craft.

12 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Read Aloud The World -- Korea

A Journey through stories, culture, art and fun.

07 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

Composting Workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser.

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...

01 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

Read Aloud the World - Philippines

Celebrate the Philippines at Highland Park Library with fun events for kids!

01 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

Te Wiki O Te Reo/Mahuru Māori at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero

Join us for an exciting calendar of workshops, activations exhibitions throughout the month of Ma...

31 Aug 2024 - 28 Dec 2024

Chinese chess and AI coding club in Mandarin language

Embark on a journey to discover Chinese chess in the Mandarin language.

News197 Results

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.

Free 1 Jul 2024

Explore Auckland with July's School Holiday Guide

School holiday time is here, and there are lots of ways to keep the kids entertained in Auckland, even if the winter weather isn’t on your side.

Libraries 27 Jun 2024

Library services go mod in Pt Chev

A new modern, modular building will be located at the intersection of Great North and Point Chevalier roads, at the site of the old library to provide a better option for Pt Chev library goers.

Libraries 26 Jun 2024

Multi-million-dollar upgrade starts soon at Ōrewa Library

The extensive upgrade of Ōrewa Library will be completed by next June, three months ahead of schedule.

Libraries 16 May 2024

Auckland Council Libraries revamps its holds pick-up process

Auckland Council Libraries is updating its hold pick-up process to enhance privacy of customers.

Summer 5 Mar 2024

Don't let grey skies spoil your summer

Across our region, there's plenty going on to keep you busy whatever the weather.