Avondale Library

25/10/2026

Pānui: All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres and arts centres will be closed on Labour Day, Monday 26 October 2026, except Botany and Flat Bush Libraries.
⏰ Opening hours for Monday 26 October:
Botany Library: 10am–6pm
Flat Bush Library: 10am–5pm
Other services will also be closed, including Research Central and Research South, the Heritage Collections Reading Room, phone and email customer service, Pātaka Kōrero Kaewa Mobile Library and Access Services.
Pre-booked venue hire spaces remain available, although staff will not be onsite.
🔗 For full details on Auckland Libraries public holiday opening hours, please visit: https://bit.ly/4aBba9d See less

📢 Public holiday closures

All libraries, research centres, Council-run community hubs, community centres and arts centres will be closed on Labour Day, Monday 26 October 2026, except Botany and Flat Bush Libraries.

⏰ Opening hours for Monday 26 October:

Botany Library: 10am–6pm
Flat Bush Library: 10am–5pm

Other services will also be closed, including Research Central and Research South, the Heritage Collections Reading Room, phone and email customer service, Pātaka Kōrero Kaewa Mobile Library and Access Services.

Pre-booked venue hire spaces remain available, although staff will not be onsite.

🔗 For full details on Auckland Libraries public holiday opening hours, please visit: https://bit.ly/4aBba9d

25/10/2026

Dont miss out this STEM Workshop!
We have few seats left.
For ages 8+

Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/2003442365045?aff=oddtdtcreator

23/10/2026

We are excited to celebrate the wrap-up of Niuean Language Week today at the library! 🇳🇺

Please note that we will be hosting a special event from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. There will be a live cultural performance and some fund raising to support the community, so come join us!

We kindly ask for your understanding, as the library environment will be louder than usual during this two-hour window.
Fakaue lahi! 🌺

22/10/2026

Don't miss out our final celebration for Niuean Language Week with Rosebank School Niuean Bilingual Unit this Saturday!

21/10/2026

Fakaaue lahi to Aunty Pepe for sharing Niuean culture with us today! 🇳🇺

We listened to a traditional legend about how the octopus and the rat became enemies, and how this story helped fishermen catch octopus. We also learnt a few lologo (songs) and discovered more about Niue, the villages and its close-knit community.

Thank you for helping us learn and celebrate Niuean culture. What a special occasion for all of us!

Fakaalofa lahi atu! Happy Niue Language Week! 🇳🇺 🌺

20/10/2026

Kia ora Library whanau,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Avondale library will be closed during lunch (12-1pm) and we will reopen at 1pm.

Thank you for your understanding.

20/10/2026

📢 Reduced service pānui today, Wednesday 21 October.

Due to staff shortages, we are currently limited to these services:

- Book loans and returns
- Hold shelf item location
- Short enquiries

Depending on our capacity, we may not be able to assist with:

- Book a librarian and extended queries including printing and digital issues
- Skinny jump sign ups

Arohamai for any inconveniences and thank you for your understanding.

If you need more help that what we can provide, please plan your visit to our sister branches:

- New Lynn War Memorial Library
- Blockhouse Bay Library

19/10/2026

Our final Enrolment Support Pop-Up is tomorrow, running from 11:30am - 1pm. Unsure if you're enrolled or need help enrolling? Pop-in for a chat

18/10/2026

Join Little Engineers for a Diwali card-making workshop! Tamariki will create their own card while learning how a simple electrical circuit works, combining engineering and creativity!

For ages 8+
Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/2003442365045?aff=oddtdtcreator