Glen Innes Library

21/10/2026

📢 A reminder that all Auckland Libraries, arts and community centres will be closed on Labour Day, Monday 26 October. Enjoy the long weekend and we'll see you soon!

16/10/2026

💛 Thank You for Celebrating Shared Heritage with Us! 🇨🇴🇳🇿

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Shared Heritage events! It was wonderful to bring our community together to celebrate culture, connection, storytelling and the experiences that shape who we are.

From Colombia-Aotearoa: Shared Heritage, where we explored stories of migration, belonging and cultural identity over the flavours of Colombia, to Roots of My Land, a hands-on workshop with Gleides Garcia celebrating Latin American culture through the traditional art of making arepas, each gathering created a special opportunity to share stories, learn from one another and strengthen our community connections.

These events remind us of the beauty of our diverse backgrounds and the ways food, culture and shared experiences can bring people together. 🌎❤️

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared their stories, participated, and helped make these events so meaningful. Your presence and openness made these gatherings truly special!

Here's to continuing to celebrate our shared stories, honour our roots, and build a stronger, more connected community together.

12/10/2026

🌟 What a wonderful way to wrap up our School Holiday Programme at Glen Innes Library! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our programme such a success! 💛

We loved seeing everyone get creative and have fun at our paper marbling, dream catcher, and bracelet-making sessions. 🎨🪶📿 It was wonderful to see so much creativity, imagination, and enthusiasm from everyone who attended!

A big thank you to all the families and participants who came along, got involved, and helped make our school holiday activities so special. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Glen Innes Library for more fun, creativity, and community activities! 🥰✨

02/10/2026

What a fantastic first week of our school holiday programmes! 🎨

A huge thank you to everyone in our community who came along and joined in the fun. We loved seeing so many creative minds, happy faces and plenty of imagination!

This week we enjoyed:
🌈 Rainbow Mobile Workshop with the wonderful Re-creators
🐟 Fish weaving
🌊 Under the Sea paper plate crafts

A special thank you to the Re-creators for bringing your creativity, energy and inspiration to our holiday programme. We loved having you with us! 💛

Thank you to everyone who came along and made our first week so special. We can’t wait to see you all again for next week’s activities and more holiday fun! 🎉✨

29/09/2026

Our Harakeke Workshop was a fantastic success! 🌿

As part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, community members came together to learn the art of raranga, create beautiful woven bracelets, and celebrate Māori language and culture in a welcoming and hands-on environment.

A heartfelt thank you to Annie Ah Mu for delivering such an incredible workshop and sharing this treasured cultural practice with our community. We loved seeing everyone get involved and can't wait for the opportunity to work together again.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event so special! 💚✨

25/09/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week is around the corner, and we have some exciting events happening at Glen Innes Library!

Join us as we come together to celebrate wellbeing, connection and community:

🌸 Te Kete Wellbeing
Enjoy a special family-friendly session facilitated by The Heart Movement, celebrating unity and wellbeing. Get creative by decorating your own small kete-inspired paper bag and creating personalised cards inspired by Te Whare Tapa Whā. (12 Oct 10:00 am - 12 pm)

🎲 Gambling Awareness Session
Join Mapu Maia for an informative and supportive session where you can access useful information, guidance and connections to relevant support services. 14 October (9:30 am - 12:00 pm)

🚭 Smokefree Session
Come along to learn more about smokefree living and discover information and support available to help you on your wellbeing journey. Tuesday Oct 13 (10am - 11.00am)

And for the first time, we are hosting a Mental Health session in Spanish, with a special focus on resilience and open dialogue. Oct 17th (10:30 – 12:30)

Come along, connect with others and explore different ways to support your wellbeing and the wellbeing of your whānau.

We look forward to welcoming you to Glen Innes Library! 💚

20/09/2026

School holidays are here at Glen Innes Library!

Looking for something fun and creative for the tamariki these school holidays? Come along to Glen Innes Library and join us for our exciting school holiday programme!

We’ll have plenty of opportunities to get creative, have fun, discover something new and enjoy the holidays with friends and whānau.

We’re also excited to welcome The Re-Creators for a Rainbow Mobile Workshop! Get creative and make your very own colourful rainbow mobile to take home. Bookings are required, with only 16 spots available, so be sure to secure your place early by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code.

See you there!

https://events.humanitix.com/rainbow-mobile-workshop-with-the-recreators

14/09/2026

Just a little reminder that our upcoming harakeke weaving workshop is happening this Wednesday, 16th September!

There are still a few tickets available, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time to book your spot. Come along, learn some traditional weaving techniques, connect with others, and enjoy the beautiful practice of working with harakeke. 💚

We’d love to see you there. 🌿

🌿 Join us for a Harakeke Workshop as we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!

Learn the basics of bracelet weaving and create your own beautiful woven bracelet in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

📅 Tuesday 16 September
⏰ 10am-12pm
🎟️ Only 10 spots available

No experience required. Adults are preferred, but tamariki are welcome with an accompanying adult. Register via the QR code on the poster or by the link below. https://events.humanitix.com/harakeke-bracelet-making-workshop

11/09/2026

Have you thought about what you’ll leave behind for your family?

"Don't Leave a mess - Leave a legacy".

Join us on the 30th of September at 12:00 pm for an insightful session with author Wendy Hampton, as she shares essential, step-by-step guidance on estate planning.
In this session, you’ll learn:

- Practical steps for effective estate planning and administration.
- Vital guidance to support your executors and whānau.
- Clear answers to help secure your family’s future with confidence.
Spots are limited! Reserve your place here:

https://events.humanitix.com/don-t-leave-a-mess-leave-a-legacy-by-wendy-hampton

09/09/2026

🌿 Join us for a Harakeke Workshop as we celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!

Learn the basics of bracelet weaving and create your own beautiful woven bracelet in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

📅 Tuesday 16 September
⏰ 10am-12pm
🎟️ Only 10 spots available

No experience required. Adults are preferred, but tamariki are welcome with an accompanying adult. Register via the QR code on the poster or by the link below. https://events.humanitix.com/harakeke-bracelet-making-workshop