Auckland Council Libraries: Event programme: We Read Auckland
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Event programme: We Read Auckland

1 - 31 August 2025

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Experience an amazing series of free talks by acclaimed local authors during We Read Auckland | Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau 2025.

Reading party

Saturday 2 August, 12–2pm

Start strong as we launch We Read Auckland with a reading party in the calm surrounds of Auckland Art Gallery’s Grey Gallery and Te Ātea | North Atrium.

Settle in with a book, then stay for a kōrero with local booklovers and librarians. Bring your own read or borrow from pop-up shelves featuring Bestie picks and art-inspired titles. No need to register, just turn up and get comfy! 


Author talks

Get your free tickets to a series of talks with outstanding Auckland authors, happening at libraries and community venues across Tāmaki Makaurau. Hear fascinating perspectives as they share about their latest books and the journeys that brought them to life.

You’ll also find these titles in our Bestie collection from 1 August – available to borrow from all libraries without the wait.

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The Songbirds of Florence​​

Olivia Spooner

Thursday 7 August, 6.30-7.30pm
Remuera Library
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1985: A novel​​

Dominic Hoey

Saturday 9 August, 2-3pm
Studio One Toi Tū
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Unreel: A life in review​​

Diana Wichtel with Kerre Woodham

Saturday 16 August, 2-3pm
Birkenhead Library
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Whānau: reo Māori phrases to share

Donovan Te Ahunui Farnham

Saturday 16 August, 2-3pm
Papakura Library
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Full Circle: A journey of reconnection​​

Jenny-May Clarkson

Wednesday 20 August, 6-7pm
Franklin: The Centre
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See How They Fall

Rachel Paris

Thursday 21 August, 6.30-7.30pm
Glen Eden Library
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Stories with Secrets​​

Gina Butson and Hannah Tunnicliffe

Saturday 23 August, 6-7pm
East Coast Bays Library
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Stories from Swirly World

Andrew Fagan

Saturday 23 August, 2-3pm
Waiheke Library
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Carved in Blood

Michael Bennett

Wednedsay 27 August, 6.30-7.30pm
Howick Library
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Rich Enough? Managing Your Money​​

Mary Holm

Friday 29 August, 2-3pm
Warkworth Town Hall



Writing workshops

Back by popular demand! Free writing workshops are happening across Auckland for aspiring teen and adult writers. Grow your skills in a supportive environment through creative exercises, genre exploration and friendly guidance. Perfect if you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills. 


Workshops for adults

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Poetry writing workshop​​

For ages 18+ with Vivienne Plumb

Sunday 10 August, 2-4pm
Devonport Library
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Fall in love with romance writing​​

For ages 18+ with Steff Green

Sunday 17 August, 2.30-3.30pm
Avondale Library

Workshops for teens

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Basics of fiction writing

For ages 13-18 with Melinda Szymanik.

Sunday 3 August, 2-3pm
Albany Village Library
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Pages and possibilities

For ages 12-18 with Anne Kayes.

Thursday 7 August, 4-6pm
Epsom Library
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Fiction starter kit​​

For ages 13-18 with Melinda Szymanik

Saturday 10 August, 10.30am-12pm
Mt Roskill Library

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I don't get it! Reading poetry anyway

For ages 13-18 with Oh No! Poetry Collective

Saturday 16 August, 4-6pm
Ellen Melville Centre
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Moana songwriting session​​

For ages 13-18 with Jarna and Spdrtwnbby

Saturday 23 August 11am–1pm
Onehunga Library

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Fantasy writing​​

For ages 13-18 with J.M. Goldie

Saturday 23 August, 10am–12pm
Waitākere Central Library (Henderson)
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Spoken word​​

For ages 11-18 with Noah Tauti and Jesse Gibson

Thursday 28 August, 5.30-7pm
Tupu Youth Library


Book chats

Join the kōrero by heading along to a book chat at a library near you. Meet a group of like-minded readers, discuss what you’ve been reading lately – such as the books featured in our new Bestie collection – and find out what to read next!

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Want to learn more about We Read Auckland? Find festival details, Bestie books and more!


Auckland Council Libraries:Event programme: We Read Auckland Plan your month with the We Read Auckland 2025 event programme! Free author talks and writing workshops are happening in libraries all over Auckland.