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Explore Te Matapihi this April!
Come and explore the fabulous facilities at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui the weekend of Saturday 11- Sunday 12 April, with a weekend celebration of events and activities for all ages! -
April's WCL eBook Club: Hoods Landing by Laura Vincent
Join us in our WCL eBook Club choice for April - Ockham Awards finalist, Hoods Landing by Laura Vincent. -
Colour My World: April School Holidays 2026
Fill your holidays with creativity and colour at the library, with programmes for all tamariki and taiohi!
Recent stories
- Write to Perform: Interview with Slam poet Tarns Hood
- Our much-loved Te Matapihi Central Library returns this weekend
- Artist Interview: Gabby O'Connor
- Capital Crimes: Karori Mystery in the Library Event, Thursday 26 March
- From the Rare Book Collection: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer
- Shining a Light on National Candles: an interview with Elliot Twentyman
- Te Awe Library and Service Desk changes
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Joining
We offer joining options to all Wellingtonians in our region. Join us and unlock a world of possibilities! -
Reserves
Request an item be held for you when it becomes available. -
Renew
Need an item for longer? Renewals are available. -
Interloans
Our interloans service can help you source items from other New Zealand libraries or overseas. -
Accessibility
Explore our accessible library services for patrons with disabilities. -
Kids
Discover fun and learning on our Kids Page. Explore books, activities and resources for children. -
Youth
Find books, events, and resources tailored for teens. -
Ethnic communities
Explore services for ethnic communities. Access resources, programmes, and support tailored to diverse cultures. -
Business
Browse our business guides and new material or use our business online resources to search for information. -
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Vacancies
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JP Services
Justice of the Peace clinics run at set times at several of our branches.