Glen Innes Library sits on Line Road in Glen Innes, East Auckland — a busy branch serving the wider Maungakiekie–Tāmaki suburbs including Glen Innes, Point England, Panmure and surrounding areas. Modern facility with strong community programming, children’s spaces and quiet study areas.
Practical Information
| Address | 96 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland 1072 |
| Network | Auckland Libraries / Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero |
| Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | 9:30am – 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am – 7:30pm (late night) |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Services | Lending, public computers, free Wi-Fi, study space, children’s programmes, JustStartIT digital training |
| Parking | Off-street parking at the library; nearby street parking |
| Cost | Free public library |
About the Library
Glen Innes Library is one of East Auckland’s most-used branches — sitting in the Glen Innes town centre on Line Road, walking distance from the Glen Innes train station, the local shops and the wider community hub. The branch serves a diverse catchment that includes long-established Pacific and Māori communities, more recent migrant communities and families moving into the redeveloped Tāmaki Regeneration housing.
As part of the Auckland Libraries network, items borrowed at Glen Innes can be returned at any of the 56 branches across the city. The branch runs an active programme of community events, holiday programmes for kids and digital-skills training (JustStartIT) for older adults learning to use computers and smartphones.
Local Glen Innes Context
Glen Innes is one of East Auckland’s most significant regeneration areas — the Tāmaki Regeneration Company has been progressively redeveloping the suburb’s older state-housing areas into mixed-tenure neighbourhoods, with new housing, upgraded streets and renewed public spaces. The library sits within the town-centre revitalisation programme that has reshaped Line Road and the surrounding shops in recent years. The Glen Innes train station next door connects directly to Britomart (around 20 minutes) on the Eastern Line.
Where to Learn More
Auckland Libraries — Glen Innes branch — official branch page with current hours, contact details and service notices.
Auckland Libraries main site — full network catalogue, eBook/audiobook access, library card sign-up.
Tāmaki Regeneration Company — background on the wider Glen Innes / Point England / Panmure regeneration programme.
Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board — the local board responsible for the library and area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Glen Innes Library’s opening hours?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:30am–5:30pm; Wednesday late night until 7:30pm; Saturday 10am–4pm; closed Sunday.
Where can I park?
Off-street parking at the library and nearby street parking. The Glen Innes train station car park is also nearby.
Is the library accessible?
Yes — modern facility with level access and accessible toilets.
What community programmes are offered?
Story times for preschoolers, school-holiday programmes, JustStartIT digital training for older adults, plus rotating community events. Check the Auckland Libraries events calendar.
How do I get there by public transport?
Glen Innes train station is next door — Eastern Line trains link to Britomart in about 20 minutes.
For more east Auckland libraries see Libraries in Auckland — including St Heliers Library and Panmure Library.