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Beyond the Page 2024 School Holiday Programme
The Beyond the Page literary festival for tamariki and their whānau is back for 2024! Over the school holidays join us across the Wellington/Wairarapa region to celebrate out-of-the-box storytelling! -
Clawsome library book sale | 4–7 October
Hunt down the best bargains and get your paws on a huge range of literature, mewsic and movies at our annual book sale. -
Sign up for our Teen Newsletter Please
DID YOU KNOW that we have a newsletter that goes out monthly for teens?! If you did, surely you're signed up for it already. If you didn't, read this and let us convince you to sign up! -
Conversation Over Coffee: An interview with Matt Lamason, founder of Peoples Coffee
Our Business Specialist talks to Matt Lamason, founder and director of Wellington's iconic Peoples Coffee. -
Wellington Music Interview: The Eighth Note - My Cosmic Girl
Eight quick questions with Pо̄neke band, My Cosmic Girl. -
15 kids’ books that you’ll want to reserve NOW
There are some VERY hotly anticipated kids’ books being published in October, and we've got them on order! Ready for you to reserve! -
Coming soon - 10 Oct: A Grasp of Wind screening, live soundtrack and Q&A !
A rare chance to see this short 1982 surrealist NZIFF Aotearoa New Zealand film with a live score, followed by a Q&A. -
WCL eBook Club: when I open the shop
Dive into our monthly eBook club through the Libby app, where you can read our selected title without any waiting! -
Things that will make you go WOW: World of Wearable Art 2024
Inspired to create your own wearable art? We have some great books to get you started! -
September's New Music for Te Awe
We review some new material we have been buying for the music collection at Te Awe Library. -
The Lucky Ones: New Biographies and Memoirs
There's something for everyone in the new biographies this month. -
Musician Interview: Nathan Carter and Jack Woodbury from The Temple
Nathan Carter and Jack Woodbury from The Temple talk to us about their new spiritual Jazz album, Vastness Vastness. -
Arapaki Manners Library and Service Centre closure
Our temporary Arapaki Manners Library will permanently close at 5pm on Friday, 27 September 2024. Thank you for your support over the years! -
Podcasting for Business
Podcasts are not only an alternate way of taking in information and staying informed, they are also an additional way for a business to connect with customers. -
Mental Health Awareness Week: A librarian's guide to big sad thoughts and other weird growing-up things
Growing up is weird and sometimes you might not feel ready to talk to your parents about some topics. So for Mental Health Awareness Week, we thought we’d share some useful resources for young people. -
Wellington Music: New Album - Voodoo Bloo
An interview with Pо̄neke band Voodoo Bloo, who have just released their third studio album, 'Dead-End Rodeo'. -
The Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to... Batman
You think the collection is your ally, but you merely borrow the collection. I was born in it! Moulded by it! It’s the Wellington Comic Lover’s Guide to Batman! -
Author Kōrero Friday 18 October: Climate Fiction and Non-fiction, Springing To Life?
Join us for a free author kōrero at Ngā Puna Waiora | Newtown Library with an esteemed panel of authors and scientists.