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5 Books That Say "I Love You"
A short list of the best kind of pukapuka for parents to read to tamariki. Say "I love you" with books! -
The Art of the Workplace Apology
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October WCL eBook Club: Dying Days by Anthony Byrt
Since its release, Dying Days has quickly gained a reputation as a top-notch, pulse-pounding espionage thriller and we have selected this thrilling read as our WCL eBook Club pick for October. -
Seniors' Week: Events at the Library! (12-18 October)
Celebrate Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors' Week at the library with our free events programme! -
Friday Lunchtimes: Lloyd Jones in conversation with Claire Mabey, 23 October
Join us for a conversation about Jones' autobiographical memoir, The Beaded Curtain. -
Introverts and Extroverts: working with, or managing, different personality types
We're all different. In the workplace there's a mix of outgoing and quieter personality types. We've compiled some resources to assist you to understand yourself, your colleagues and employees. -
Family Business Workshop 15 October: Honest conversations – the heart of the family business
A family-run business needs honest conversations. Join Bob Selden and Philip Pryor for this free workshop at Te Matapihi ki ti ao nui on Thursday 15 October. -
Between the Lines: Listening to History
Our musical book club, Between the Lines, returns to Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui on Thursday, 24 September with a chamber music performance curated by students from Te Kōkī | New Zealand School of Music. -
Wellington Heritage Festival at Te Matapihi
Experience Te Upoko-o-Te-Ika's people, places & stories during Wellington Heritage Festival 2026. -
Games for all Seasons: Spring School Holidays 2026
Join us these holidays to play with stories and so much more with programmes for tamariki and taiohi! -
Nanny Mihi returns to Te Ara Pukapuka at ki Paekākā
Our children's book walk at Wellington Botanic Garden brings a new story about Nanny Mihi to the trail for spring! -
10 Brilliant Diary Style Reads for Kids
Thanks to the mega‑popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, diary‑style illustrated fiction has really taken off in recent years. And what’s not to love? -
Paws, Claws, Hooves and Hens
For every person that gets excited at the sight of a hound, fluff ball or slinky creature we have a selection of buddy stories - where animal connections have uplifted individuals or families. -
Guest post: Everyone is addicted to something
Wellington leadership coach and mindfulness expert, Kerene Strochnetter, shares an excerpt from her new book, Little Addicts. -
The Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to... The X-Men
Welcome to the Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to the X-Men! Hope you survive the X-perience! -
Beyond Books: Library services businesses should know about, part 3
Think the library is all about books? That there's nothing of value to a business? In the final of this 3 part blog, we highlight things WCL offers the business community that you may not be aware of. -
Classic Rock on Vinyl
A look through some of our recent re-issues on vinyl. -
Between the Lines: Outsider
Between the Lines returns to Te Matapihi on Thursday 27 August with a musical and literary reflection on outsiders and exiles.