Behind the scenes tour
Go behind the scenes to the never seen depths of Central City Library. Go below ground level where you will be shown the breadth of our amazing basement collections. Then up a few floors to our Preservation Unit and into Collection Management Centre to learn about the life cycle of a book at the library.
'Discover your library' tour
Make the most of your visits to Central City Library. Here’s a chance to be introduced to all our collections on the public floors. Includes brief visits to the Auckland Research Centre, Sir George Grey Special Collections exhibits, and our newspaper reading room. Whether you’re looking for facts or fiction, art or marketing, travel or music, this tour will set you on the right path.
Book a tour using our online form.
The Central City Library is fully accessible, with nearby metered car parks on Lorne Street. Tours can be tailored for those who require mobility assistance, sign language interpreters or Chinese language interpreters. Phone us to arrange on (09) 377 0209.
