Collections and reading
Ngā Kohinga me ngā pānuitanga
Ngā Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council Libraries
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Public holiday hours
Check library opening hours ahead of public holidays.
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Encore!
Free exhibition at Central City Library | Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero, 15 April – 29 August 2026. Step into the atmosphere of past gigs that shaped Auckland's live music scene.
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Listen to a curated mix of live recordings, artist interviews and festival talks from Auckland Council Libraries podcasts.
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New titles
Check out the latest new titles in fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, audiobooks, Māori, and community language books.
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Recommended reads
Find your next favourite reads with these staff picks!
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eCollections
Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, eNewspapers and streaming films from anywhere when you log in with Auckland Libraries.
Listen and watch
Whakarongo, Mātakitaki
Events via OurAuckland
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Come along for a Saturday afternoon of contemporary classical tunes, ranging from upbeat to gentle, meditative pieces, with an overall gentle and peaceful feel.
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A talk investigating where the New Zealand accent came from and why it sounds the way it does today.
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Join us at for a solo-set from Bad for Education founder, lead singer, and guitarist, William Walker.
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An international initiative that aims to increase awareness of death.
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Enjoy some fun action rhymes and cool times at your favourite library.
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Create awesome LEGO masterpieces in a safe fun environment.
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The display celebrates the history of Auckland Libraries’ music collection and its connections with the city’s music community.
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Experience the up-and-coming star power of our youth at community venues and spaces across the region.
From our blogs
Mai i ā tātou rangitaki
Find out what's happening at Auckland Council Libraries, discover blogs by our expert staff or listen to our latest podcasts.
