Libraries

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Events232 Results

08 Jul 2025

Waka Craft

To mark te tau hou, make your own small version of this important Māori vessel.

03 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2025

Heritage in the City

Heritage in the City photographic display at Central City Library Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero.

02 Jul 2025 - 09 Jul 2025

Ngā Tamariki O Matariki | The Children of Matariki

Discover the magic of Matariki with stories, crafts, music, and hands-on fun for the whole whānau...

01 Jul 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Devonport Library School Holiday Programme

Come along for fun school holiday programs.

01 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Albany Village Library School Holidays

Discover free school holiday fun for the whole family.

01 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Matariki School Holidays - Waitākere Central Library

Kia ora, and welcome to Waitākere Central Library's Matariki school holiday events!

01 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

Ngā Tamariki o Matariki – School Holidays

Unleash your creativity with school holiday events.

30 Jun 2025 - 10 Jul 2025

Warkworth Library School Holiday Fun

Join us for a welcoming and supportive yoga class designed specifically for adults 65 and over.

News196 Results

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.  

Community 14 May 2025

Mahurangi East Community Centre opens after renovations

The Mahurangi East Community Centre doors are open again to Snells Beach community.

Community 15 Apr 2025

Pasifika Month in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

“...Visit your local library, there’s always something fun happening...!" Pasifika Month was an exciting, month-long celebration in March across Māngere Town Centre Library, Māngere Bridge Library, Tōia Library, and Māngere East Library.

Libraries 18 Dec 2024

Kiwi books are faves – Auckland Libraries Year in Review 2024

It’s official - New Zealanders love reading books by New Zealanders.

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.