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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Come and learn some basic designs inspired by the centuries old Delft style. Design and paint your own beautiful crockery piece to take home.
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Join us at Avondale Library for an introduction to Tatreez, facilitated by local Palestinian embroiders.
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Join us for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah from EcoMatters.
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We all love smashing piñatas at parties, but there’s more to them than just candy! Learn the history and culture behind piñatas, why they’re part of celebrations, and the traditions that make them so special.
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Join our dance class, do exercise and keep fit to joyful music!
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The first session focuses on learning each song together, while the second session provides extra practice and concludes with a small, low-key mini concert for participants.
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Experience the powerful rhythms of West African-style drum and dance and learn about the symbolic and historical significance of Africa.
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.
