Libraries

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

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24 Jun 2026

Author talk: Anna Woods

Award-winning local writer Anna Woods discusses her debut novel, LIT.

24 Jun 2026

Meet Hibiscus and Bays Local Board members

Drop in for a kōrero chat and hear what’s coming up for our community in the Local Board Plan.

23 Jun 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Digital drop-in - Rānui

Every Wednesday we offer digital help to support digital literacy.

06 May 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wā Pēpē | Babytime - Glenfield

Join us at Glenfield Library for a gentle session of music, rhymes and movement.

06 May 2026 - 29 Jul 2026

Listen up!

The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its connections wi...

29 Apr 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Minecraft Club - Helensville

Come and show off your own builds, join in a co-operative adventure and chat about all things cubed.

29 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Kids time

Kids under six and their grownups are invited to join the Helensville Library staff for stories,...

22 Apr 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Albany

A programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies and toddlers aged two...

News200 Results

Community news 3 Jun 2026

Filipino voices celebrated in new book to reflect third largest Asian group in Aotearoa

A powerful new collection that shines a light on the experiences, contributions and aspirations of Filipino communities across Aotearoa has been published by Auckland Council Libraries.

Council news 20 Mar 2026

Auckland’s digital library - a story of growth, access, and community

Across Tāmaki Makaurau reading has quietly transformed.

Libraries 24 Nov 2025

Auckland Libraries’ summer reading challenge returns

The beloved, free reading challenge Raumati Reads, returns to transform the school holidays into a reading adventure the whole family can get behind. 

Community 22 Jul 2025

Read all about it, Flat bush

Recognising the need for a dedicated space where the community can learn, connect, and grow, the local board has worked hard to make this project possible.

Council news 11 Jun 2025

‘Above our expectations’ - Aucklanders borrow millions of library books over past year

Auckland Council Libraries are leading the way lifting literacy across Tāmaki Makaurau with a stack of activities, support and smart technology.

Community 10 Jun 2025

Celebrating Autism in Every Shade

Every Colour, every kid, every story. It was Sensory Fun Day at Ōtara Library on 29 April - part of Autism Awareness Month.

Libraries 3 Jun 2025

Check it out: Auckland Council Libraries trial board game lending

The programme gives Aucklanders the opportunity to connect, play and learn together.

Libraries 28 May 2025

Auckland Council Libraries Celebrates Samoan Language Week with a new children’s book release

To celebrate Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoan Language Week (1 – 7 June) Auckland Council Libraries and Oratia Books are launching a new bilingual picture book.