COVID-19: Cancelled Events, Programmes and Services

At Wellington City Libraries, we are playing our part in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, this means that we need to cancel some of our popular events and programmes. The following regular library programmes will be cancelled until further notice, starting on Saturday 21st March 2020:

  • Let’s Go LEGO (Johnsonville, Karori, Cummings Park, Khandallah, Tawa, Newtown Libraries)
  • LEGO Time (Johnsonville Library)
  • CRAFTerschool (Johnsonville, Tawa and Miramar Libraries)
  • Social Saturdays (Newtown Library)

Other library programmes, including Preschool Storytime, Kōhunga Kōrero, Baby Rock and Rhyme, class visits and movie nights, are still happening as scheduled. Keep your eye on Wellington City Council’s official page for COVID-19 related announcements for the most up-to-date information.

In addition, Tūhura/The HIVE at Johnsonville Library will be closing until further notice, starting on Saturday 21st March 2020, to reduce the possibility of transmission of COVID-19 through sharing of tactile resources. This means the following programmes are also cancelled until further notice:

  • Code Club Levels 1, 2 and 3
  • Tinker Time for Preschoolers
  • CRAFTerschool
  • Experience VR
  • Tech Time: Play
  • Tech Time: Inspire
  • Open Project Time: 3D Printing
  • Open Project Time: Cut and Etch
  • Open Project Time: Fibrecraft
  • Family Maker Saturdays

The following library services operating out of Tūhura/The HIVE at Johnsonville Library will be unavailable until further notice:

  • All 3D printing services
  • All cutting and engraving services, including laser cutting and use of the Cricut Maker
  • All fibrecraft services, including use of the sewing machines, overlockers, knitting/crocheting supplies, and loom
  • Use of the recording studio

Remember to keep safe, wash your hands frequently, and if you feel unwell, do not visit the library. We have plenty of online resources, including movie streaming, eBooks, digital storytimes, and more to keep you busy if you cannot visit the library!