See a range of events such as heritage talks, heritage concerts and virtual events on family and local history. Check the event details to know more about the topic and if registration is required.
Heritage, family and local history events
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Keep your tamariki reading, exploring and creating all summer long with Raumati Reads, your passport to free fun, library adventures and awesome prizes.
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A vibrant summer of reading, creativity and discovery at Waimāhia Library
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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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Unlock the mysteries of your past!
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Join library staff and volunteers from the Papakura branch, New Zealand Society of Genealogists on the last Friday of each month for this drop-in-session.
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Auckland Libraries is delighted to host the final presentations of the Auckland History Initiative’s Summer Research Scholarship students of 2026.
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Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.
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In this talk, author and journalist Ian Gill shares the remarkable true story behind his book Searching for Billie.
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Join Ms Dou Zhi Ying for an exquisite Silk Gauze Flower Workshop.
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As a special Lunar New Year celebration, we will be sharing a brand-new board book read by the author!!
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Join us as we listen to stories about Lunar New Year, sing songs together and make red envelopes for you to take home. This fun session is perfect for families.
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Discover the beauty of traditional brush painting techniques and take your painting home to decorate your room, plus Mr. Zhang will write Lucky Symbols for you too.
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Join us for a presentation on researching family history in your country of interest, followed by hands-on research in our international family history collection in the afternoon, with assistance available from specialist staff.