Nau mai, kuhu mai ki tō tātou whare - Welcome to our libraries
Pūrākau rongonui - Featured stories
See all featured stories-
Colour My World: April School Holidays 2026
Fill your holidays with creativity and colour at the library, with programmes for all tamariki and taiohi! -
Write to Perform: Interview with Slam poet Tarns Hood
Ahead of International Poetry Day, we have a kōrero with Pōneke-based slam poet Tarns Hood about poetry and performance. -
Our much-loved Te Matapihi Central Library returns this weekend
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui is reopening on Saturday 14 March. Join us over the opening weekend to celebrate the return of our beautiful central library and the reopening of Te Ngākau Civic Square.
Recent stories
- 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
- From the Rare Book Collection: Queen Victoria’s signed copy of her published journals
- From Sea to City: an interview with Wellington artist Michael McCormack
-
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. -
Newsletters
Subscribe to our Newsletters to keep up to date with our Libraries' news, events and programmes. -
Vacancies
Join us in making a positive difference - shape your own future, while reshaping the future of Wellington. -
JP Services
Justice of the Peace clinics run at set times at several of our branches.