The Christmas lights on Franklin Road delight residents and visitors alike. Photograph by Kevin Durrant 2001.

Murray Grimsdale’s mural of local Ponsonby scenes and landmarks decorates the Leys Institute walls.

The Leys Institute in 2005 was restored and repainted to match the original colours.

Celebrating a hundred years of library service in Ponsonby. Annette Whitford and Nicky Foster who retired from the Leys Institute Ponsonby Library after serving the Ponsonby community for over 30years each are surrounded by distinguished guests including the Hon Judith Tizard and Allison Dobbie, Auckland City Libraries manager. Photograph by Brian Livingstone.  

The Centenary celebrations 29th March 2005. The Auckland Veteran and Vintage Car Club brought along a 1909 Rover and a 1920 Sunbeam. Photograph by Brian Livingstone.  

His Worship the Mayor of Auckland City Dick Hubbard and Mrs Elva Shepherd (nee Haszard) cut the birthday cake. Mrs Shepherd was born in 1900 and attended the Leys Institute Library and the gymnasium as a child. The Library has recorded an oral history of her recollections.