Upcoming events

 Talking Point
Wednesday 23 May 2012 10.15am - Pakuranga Library and Hachette New Zealand invite you to hear Auckland-based forensic police photographer Don Bruce discuss Christchurch 22.2: Beyond the Cordon and his experience in Christchurch documenting one of New Zealand's worst natural disasters. read more ( Add to My Events)

 Tea & Topics
Wednesday 23 May 2012 10.30am - At Māngere Bridge Library. Guest speaker: Naomi Singer, Mangere Arts Centre Manager, will speak about her role at the Arts Centre. read more ( Add to My Events)

 Samoan Language Week
Sunday 27 May 2012 9.00am - What’s the second most spoken language in Auckland? It’s Samoan, so let’s celebrate it! read more ( Add to My Events)

 Author talk: Lani Wendt-Young
Tuesday 29 May 2012 10.00am - Hear prize-winning author Lani Wendt-Young speak about her published books and her life as a Samoan writer. read more ( Add to My Events)

Latest news

 Selected library services down this weekend
17 May 2012 - A number of library services will be unavailable from 8pm to 11pm on Saturday 19 May. read more

 Auckland Libraries closing for Queen's Birthday
14 May 2012 - Auckland Libraries will be taking a break on Monday 4 June, when 54 of our 55 libraries close to acknowledge the Queen's Birthday. read more

 Samoan Language Week
04 May 2012 - What’s the second most spoken language in Auckland? It’s Samoan, so let’s celebrate it - 27 May - 2 June! read more

 Otara Library to close from 18 - 21 May
23 April 2012 - From Friday 18 May to Monday 21 May, Otara Library will be closed for re-carpeting. read more

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