Porirua Libraries

26/05/2026

Heads up! All library branches will be closed on Kings Birthday, Monday 1 June.

We hope you enjoy a safe and restful long weekend! 🩵

26/05/2026

We had such an amazing night at last weeks Youth Week event! Thanks to everyone who celebrated the amazing young local talent in our city with us 🎥

21/05/2026

Heads up Porirua! The City Centre Library Children’s area will be closed for a few days next week (26, 27 and 28 May) for carpet replacement.

Thanks for your patience while we complete this work.

05/05/2026

✨May the 4th be with you this month!✨
Check out our stellar book display at the City Centre Library, enter our Star Wars competition by completing the puzzles, hand in your entry before 21 May and be in to win one of three Star Wars Wood Worx craft kits. The competition is open to Porirua library members only. 📚🧩

23/04/2026

Heads up Porirua, our libraries are closed on Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April and Anzac Day observed, Monday 27 April.

You can still use our online services and return books during this time.

07/04/2026

Pick up your clean up kit from any of our libraries these school holidays 🩵

29/03/2026

Enjoy the long weekend! 🩵

22/03/2026

The school holidays are nearly here and we have another jam packed programme to keep your little ones entertained 👧🧒

Check out the full programme on our website 👇

Peace, Love and Good Books April School Holiday Programme 2026

02/03/2026

It may be cold outside, but it's always warm and cosy right here.

Pop in for a visit, pick up a good book, or park up for an afternoon of study 🩵

23/02/2026

You can now add your library card to your Google wallet! 🥳

It is easy to do - just log into your library account through the library website, then click on "My Card".

Your library card will appear with a button below which will add the card to your Google wallet.