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The best libraries to work and study in Auckland, according to Reddit

The 3 libraries to work and study in Auckland that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Auckland Central City Library, Devonport Library and Central City Library. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

Scenic view of Auckland's skyline featuring the iconic Sky Tower on a cloudy day.

  1. Auckland Central City Library

    Library, Lorne Street

    WI-FI, Recommended ×4

    , work score 100
    Auckland Central Library is great. On Tuesday - Friday it closes at 8pm it's super quiet and best of all it's free.
    r/aucklandApril 2026

    Hours, amenities and photos for Auckland Central City Library

  2. Devonport Library

    Library, Victoria Road

    WI-FI, Reddit recommended

    , work score 100

    Devonport Library is a public library located in Windsor Reserve, Devonport, New Zealand. The library is part of the Auckland Council Libraries library system. The newest iteration of the library was constructed in a modernist style in February 2015.

    Go upstairs on Devonport Library which has the best view of the Auckland Skyline and Harbour.
    r/aucklandJuly 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Devonport Library

  3. Central City Library

    Library, Lorne St

    Reddit recommended

    , work score 100
    Yes, the Central City Library is great.
    r/aucklandApril 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Central City Library

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. City Campus Library - Te Mātāpuna | Auckland University of Technology

    Library, Wellesley St E

    , work score 82

    Hours, amenities and photos for City Campus Library - Te Mātāpuna | Auckland University of Technology

  2. Onehunga Library

    Library, Church St

    , work score 82

    The Onehunga Library is a public library located in Onehunga, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. First established as a public library in March 1855 and housed in the Anglican school house near St Peter's Church, the library grew in scope and was moved to Queen Street in 1870.

    Hours, amenities and photos for Onehunga Library

  3. University of Auckland, General Library

    Library, Alfred Street

    , work score 82

    Hours, amenities and photos for University of Auckland, General Library

  4. Auckland District Health Board - Starship Children's Health Library

    Library, Private Bag

    , work score 82

    Hours, amenities and photos for Auckland District Health Board - Starship Children's Health Library

  5. Mt Roskill Library

    Library, Mount Albert Rd

    , work score 82

    Hours, amenities and photos for Mt Roskill Library

  6. Glen Eden Library

    Library, Glendale Rd

    , work score 82

    Hours, amenities and photos for Glen Eden Library

  7. Glen Innes Library

    Library, Line Rd

    , work score 82

    Hours, amenities and photos for Glen Innes Library

Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.