Waitohi | Johnsonville - Closing early due to staffing

Kia ora! Johnsonville | Waitohi is closing early tonight at 6pm due to staffing. We apologise for any inconvenience this causes.

Ngā kohikohinga mauri - Special collections

Explore our special collections, including Te Reo Kete, Book Club Kete, Kurapae, music equipment, and more.

  • Kurapae
    Shelves full of new Kurapae titles, with the Kurapae poster visible
    Tired of waiting in long reserve queues for the most popular books? Try our Kurapae collection!

  • Tūhono
    Our Tūhono logo on a grid paper background.
    An annual poetry journal by Wellington writers aged 5-18, produced and published by Wellington City Libraries.

  • Book Club Kete
    Photo of our Book Club Kete in front of a bookshelf.
    Is your book club looking for new titles? Can't get enough copies of the book? Check out our Book Club Kete!

  • Te Reo Kete
    Photo of the contents on our Te Reo Kete
    Our Te Reo Kete hold books to enjoy with your whānau while you begin your te reo and tikanga Māori journey together.

  • Memory Kete
    A photo of the contents of one of our Memory Kete
    Kete full of vintage items and images to encourage conversation and reminiscence for people with dementia or memory loss

  • Dementia | Mate Wareware friendly collection
    Some books from this collection.
    Explore our Dementia | Mate Wareware friendly collection.

  • Boardgames
    Explore our library's board game collection! Borrow and enjoy a variety of games for all ages and interests.

  • Sensory Kete
    Book cover for Let it Flow: Healthy ways to release emotions" by Rebekah Lipp, o
    Sensory kete for all ages help manage sensory overload. Includes cross-sensory items and a mindfulness book.

  • Zines
    WCL has a collection of nearly 1300 zines (and growing!) with emphasis on locally-produced Wellington zines.