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Wriggle & rhyme - Kumeu Library
Active movement for babies aged 0 -1 years.

Korean ceramic art works display
This display will feature the exceptional works from Icheon Ceramics Village.

Creative Kids Club
Join our Creative Kids Club and have fun doing crafts, drama and book-inspired activities!


Other Worlds: an exhibition by Auckland Council Libraries
Enjoy seeing early editions of your favourite works and be inspired to find your next read.

Parnell Library English Conversation Group
Come and join us to practice your English conversation skills.

Rhymetime
Rhymetime is a fun, free session with music, songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers a...
News190 Results

Kiwi books are faves – Auckland Libraries Year in Review 2024
It’s official - New Zealanders love reading books by New Zealanders.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.