Auckland Council Libraries proudly presents We Read Auckland | Ka Pānui Tātou i Tāmaki Makaurau 2025, a celebration of Auckland’s readers and writers.
The 2025 programme of free events and workshops at libraries and community places across Tāmaki Makaurau offers something for everyone.
Don’t miss the collab We Read Auckland x Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki New to the festival this year, the relaxed reading party on August 2 invites you to bring your own book or borrow a Bestie title from our pop-up library, then settle in for some quiet reading and a relaxed kōrero with fellow booklovers.
Aspiring young writers can explore their creativity and find their voice as a wordsmith at a free writing workshop at the Ellen Melville Centre. This two-hour free workshop is for anyone who’s ever felt a little lost reading poetry but secretly wanted to understand it. Whether you’re a total newbie or a quiet poetry lover, come get inspired and demystify the art of the poem. Suitable for rangatahi aged 13-18 years, tickets are limited so book early here to secure your spot.