Libraries

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

Events334 Results

06 Jul 2026

Matariki lantern workshop

Celebrate Matariki by creating your own beautiful lantern inspired by the stars of the Māori New...

06 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Leys Institute Little Library

Enjoy our fun school holiday activities!

06 Jul 2026

Tukutuku Panel Workshop

Learn the meaning behind patterns like Purapurawhetu (scattered stars).

06 Jul 2026

Vex Robotics Workshop

Start your tamariki's engineering journey with this Vex Robotics Workshop!

06 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Onehunga

Come along and enjoy fun school holiday activities at Onehunga Library!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Aotea / Great Barrier

School holiday fun at Aotea / Great Barrier Library! 

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Clendon

Enjoy our Matariki school holiday programme for tamariki aged 5-12 years!

06 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026

School Holidays - Kumeu

Keep the kids entertained with our fun school holiday activities!

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.