You can look for books, movies and audio on our catalogue.
Explore our research resources.
Or learn more about our ongoing website updates.
Collections and reading
Ngā Kohinga me ngā pānuitanga
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We are making improvements to our website
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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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Taiohi writing competition
Write a short story, personal reflection or essay that expresses who you are and what matters to you. Enter by 1 February 2026.
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Public Libraries NZ Wellbeing
Tell us why you love your library! Take the short Community Impact Survey 2025 to help us demonstrate the value of libraries across Aotearoa.
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LinkedIn Learning
Get access to over 16,000 free eLearning video courses and tutorials to upgrade your technology, creative and business skills.
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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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Join Dr Peter Hall for a clear, practical overview of ADHD—what it is, how it shows up, and what can help.
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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.
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Mobile Library North is a camper sized mobile library with collections for children and adults.
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This exhibition centres indigenous ways of knowing and being. Rather than presenting measina as relics of the past, it reveals them as dynamic and evolving forms.
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Pop along and join a friendly knitting group that knits for those in need.
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.
