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Collections and reading
Ngā Kohinga me ngā pānuitanga
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You may notice some temporary changes to our website and online services.
Ngā Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland Council Libraries
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School holidays
Sign up your kids for a summer of reading adventures and be in to win! Visit any library from Saturday 6 Dec to get your free challenge pack.
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Did you know 410,000 Aucklanders borrowed from libraries this year? Discover 2025's chart-topping authors, favourite titles and more interesting stats!
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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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Bring your calm presence and creativity to sculpt a small miniature for your Christmas spirit.
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An illustrated look at New Zealand life - from early etchings and political cartoons to the everyday humour of Footrot Flats.
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Intermediate Te Reo speakers gather for conversation, games, fun, and learning!
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A great opportunity to have a chat with local readers and see what others are reading.
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Join us for a peaceful and grounding meditation session!
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Join our vibrant dance movement therapy group designed for young people aged 13+ with intellectual and/or physical disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and cognitive delays.
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A friendly space for of all levels to enjoy fun matches, learn the basics, and discover great chess books.
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Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to learn how to do what you'd like to do with your phone, laptop, tablet or other device.
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.
