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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. -
Artist Interview: Gabby O'Connor
We chat to artist Gabby O'Connor about her practice and her role in creating create Rau Whārangi – Leaves of Pōneke; the first exhibition to take place in Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. -
Capital Crimes: Karori Mystery in the Library Event, Thursday 26 March
Come along to a fascinating and fun evening of criminally good conversation featuring five terrific Kiwi writers.
Recent stories
- 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
- Te Ara Pukapuka Children's Walk at Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
- Dining out in Wellington during the era of shrimp cocktails and deep-fried camembert
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