Keep tamariki reading with fun challenges and free library events!
Collections and reading
Ngā Kohinga me ngā pānuitanga
Ngā Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council Libraries
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Follow Rangi's kapa haka to a cultural festival in Hawai'i in the bilingual picture book 'Rere atu ki poronihia | Flight to Polynesia' by Tangaroa Paul.
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What's better – the book or the movie? Find out what's coming to screens this year and experience the stories as they began.
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Public holiday hours
Check library opening hours ahead of public holidays.
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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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Explore South America and Aotearoa through a vibrant street-photography exhibition showcasing shared stories, familiar places and everyday life.
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Discover simple techniques to reduce food waste, save money, and enjoy healthy, delicious meals at home.
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Learn about composting basics across three simple systems; traditional cold compost bins, worm farms and Bokashi buckets.
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Get creative and celebrate cultures from around the world by designing your own badge!
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Experience the artistry firsthand as we demonstrate the intricate craftwork central to our community, highlighting the skill passed down through generations.
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Join us in the Angela Morton Room for the opening of Deep Time Mapping, a new exhibition by Devonport based artist Janet Mazenier, created over the course of her PhD in Creative Practice (2023–2026).
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Come down to Papakura for a series of exciting school holiday events.
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.
