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Libraries 10 Jun 2020

Aucklanders flock back to libraries to borrow over half a million items

Since re-opening, customers eager to refresh their reading material after lockdown have kept library staff busy restocking shelves.

Libraries 17 Jan 2020

Kōrero Bike bringing libraries into the community

After a major overhaul and refurbish, the Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero (Central City Library) bike is gearing up to hit Auckland streets and events this summer.

19 Dec 2019

Leys Institute buildings to close

The 114-year old Leys Institute Library and Gymnasium will close today due to public safety concerns

Libraries 10 Dec 2019

Take a chance on a mystery book this Valentine's Day

Indulge in a fun and free Valentine’s activity at your local library.

14 Nov 2019

Make the most of your libraries

Enjoy your library membership anywhere, anytime this summer.

2 Oct 2019

Voting and child’s play on the North Shore

The North Shore Community Toy Library will combine democracy and child’s play on Friday 4 October.

Community 23 Sep 2019

Proud to support the Auckland City Mission

Food Appeal: 24 September - 8 October. Donations can be taken to any local Auckland Council Public Library.

Arts 30 Aug 2019

Watch: Behind the scenes with Auckland Libraries’ heritage team

Deep in the heart of Auckland’s Central City Library is a little-known treasure trove of valuable letters, photographs, and yes, books.

Educational 12 Sep 2018

Māori Language Week with Auckland Libraries

Discover the events taking place at your local library for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Heritage 23 Aug 2018

Digitising Auckland's earliest newspapers

Auckland War Memorial Museum, The National Library, Hocken Collections and Auckland Libraries collaborate to digitise a collection of the earliest Auckland newspapers.

1 Mar 2018

Spotlight on our neighbourhoods – Devonport-Takapuna

Stunning coastlines, a fresh water lake, historic military tunnels, community arts theatres and galleries, and a friendly library cat are just some of the things that make Devonport-Takapuna a unique and treasured part of Auckland.

1 Mar 2018

Repair work to begin on Nautilus apartment building

Business as usual for Ōrewa Library during Nautilus repairs.

Cultural 28 Aug 2017

Read heritage blogs at Auckland Libraries

Auckland Libraries' heritage experts blog regularly about heritage and family history.

Libraries 2 Nov 2016

UPDATE: Libraries preparing for the future

Auckland Council is currently considering changes within its libraries in an effort to keep up with the changing demand for library services worldwide.