Wellington City Libraries

Wellington City Libraries We are the Wellington City Libraries network of 12 libraries, with our central library located in the beautiful Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui.

Discover books, magazines, eLibrary, movies, music and more, all with your WCL library card. Wellington City Libraries and Community Spaces is 14 libraries and 5 community centres. Our libraries, located in Miramar, Kilbirnie, Island Bay, Newtown, Brooklyn, Wellington CBD, Wadestown, Karori, Ngaio, Khandallah, Johnsonville, and Tawa provide access to hundreds of thousands of books, magazines, CDs,

DVDs and other items. Our collections include New Zealand's first public zine library collection, music scores, vinyl, along with eBooks, eAudio, streaming movies and eMagazines. Services our libraries offer include books & other items to borrow, children's programmes, free internet computers, WiFi, and printing services: https://wcl.govt.nz/about/services/

Visit our website for comprehensive events, services, and catalogue information or to access our extensive digital collections and blogs: https://www.wcl.govt.nz/
You can also find us on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. NO ELECTIONEERING
The Wellington City Libraries page must not be used for electioneering purposes. Any post - positive or negative - made by any individual specifically relating to their own - or someone else's - nomination, intention to run for Council or election campaign, will be removed immediately. Other WCL pages:
Johnsonville Library: https://facebook.com/johnsonvillelibrary
Newtown Library: https://facebook.com/NewtownLibrary
Tawa Library: https://facebook.com/tawalibrary
Wellington Music @ WCL: https://facebook.com/wellingtonmusicwcl

Our community centres are located in:
Island Bay: https://www.facebook.com/islandbaycc
Newlands: https://www.facebook.com/NewlandsCommunityCentre
Churton Park: https://www.facebook.com/ChurtonParkCommunityCentre
Tawa and Linden https://www.facebook.com/TawaAndLindenCommunityCentres

They offer community building, health and welfare, kids and youth events and activities, and communications services. For more information visit: http://wellington.govt.nz/services/community-and-culture/community-centres/council

We have two very special author events on at Te Matapihi Central library today.At 12:30pm join us, Ariana Tikao and Ruby...
25/06/2026

We have two very special author events on at Te Matapihi Central library today.

At 12:30pm join us, Ariana Tikao and Ruby Solly for a fantastic lunchtime conversation, discussing Ariana's latest pukapuka Pepeha Portal.

At 5:30pm come along and hear international bestselling fantasy authors Sarah A. Parker and H. G. Parry, both from Aotearoa, talk about their new books.

For more information go to: https://wellingtoncitylibraries.trumba.com/

Come to Ngā Pou Ruahine space on Level 2 at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central at 5:30 – 6:30pm for Between the Lines.The ...
25/06/2026

Come to Ngā Pou Ruahine space on Level 2 at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central at 5:30 – 6:30pm for Between the Lines.

The theme of our June musical book club is Private Lives.

Between the Lines is a monthly early-evening chamber music series and book club that brings music and literature into conversation. This series has been co-created by New Zealand String Quartet, Orchestra Wellington, and New Zealand School of Music.

24/06/2026

As a part of International Wellbeing week, come hear Wellington-based Menopause specialist nurse, personal trainer, clinician and author Lynda Lovatt talk about aging and women's health.

This talk is being held 12-1pm in Ngā Pou Ruahine space (Level 2)

Today Korimako Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library opens at 2pm to accommodate important training for our library staff.
24/06/2026

Today Korimako Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library opens at 2pm to accommodate important training for our library staff.

Discover how we're marking the 40th anniversary of Homosexual Law Reform at the library! 🌈 🫶We're hosting a free rainbow...
24/06/2026

Discover how we're marking the 40th anniversary of Homosexual Law Reform at the library! 🌈 🫶
We're hosting a free rainbow history presentation, zine-making workshop, and showcasing our heritage display of objects and ephemera from the time. We've also curated reading lists and library resources to help you learn more about this landmark anniversary ✨

40th Anniversary of Homosexual Law Reform at the Library!

Read to Kurī is on today, 3.30-4.30pm at Te Matapihi Central Library! 🐶🐾📖Bring your tamariki along for a 15 minute readi...
23/06/2026

Read to Kurī is on today, 3.30-4.30pm at Te Matapihi Central Library! 🐶🐾📖

Bring your tamariki along for a 15 minute reading session with a friendly dog. Albie and Pippin, from Canine Friends Pet Therapy, would love to meet you! Bookings are essential and can be made here: https://tinyurl.com/ye29zkhu

100 cool ways to use your library  card.6. Learn a new recipe with one of our cookbooks.7. Fix your car using Haynes Man...
23/06/2026

100 cool ways to use your library card.

6. Learn a new recipe with one of our cookbooks.
7. Fix your car using Haynes Manuals AllAcess online.
8. Borrow a DVD player to watch your favourite films.
9. Have fun learning to code with Fiero Code.
10. Skip the reserve queue for highly in-demand book titles with our Kurapae collection.

More information in the comments.

⚠️ During June, some of our libraries will be opening at 2pm on specific dates to accommodate important training for our...
23/06/2026

⚠️ During June, some of our libraries will be opening at 2pm on specific dates to accommodate important training for our library staff.
📚Wed 24 June: Te Takapū o Patukawenga Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
📚Thurs 25 June: Korimako Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library
📚Fri 26 June: Waitohi Johnsonville Library
Find full info over on our website:
https://www.wcl.govt.nz/news/late-opening-dates-and-locations-in-june/

Coming up next week (29 June – 5 July), we’ve got a vibrant lineup of events at Wellington City Libraries! Join us for f...
22/06/2026

Coming up next week (29 June – 5 July), we’ve got a vibrant lineup of events at Wellington City Libraries! Join us for fun, creativity, and welcoming experiences for all ages—come along, get inspired, and connect with your community. 🌈📚

📚 Bilingual Storytime in Mandarin and English
📅 Date: 29 June
⏰ Time: 10:30 – 11am
📍 Kilbirnie

🎨 CRAFTerschool with Pride (Tawa Library)
📅 Monday 29 June
⏰ 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Tawa Library

🎨 CRAFTerschool with Pride (Johnsonville Library)
📅 Tuesday 30 June
⏰ 3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Johnsonville Library

📚 Bilingual Storytime in Mandarin and English
📅 Date: 1 July
⏰ Time: 3:30 – 4pm
📍 Brooklyn Library

🎶 Rainbow Youth Choir
📅 Wednesday (during term)
⏰ 5:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Te Matapihi Central Library

🪦 Secrets Beneath the Stone: Tracing Chinese Footprints in Karori Cemetery
📅 Thursday 2 July
⏰ 5:30pm – 6:30pm
📍 Karori Library

📖 African Book Club
📅 Thursday 4 June
⏰ 7:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 Te Matapihi Central Library

📚 Cuentacuentos – Storytimes in Spanish
📅 Date: 4 July
⏰ Time: 11 – 11:30am
📍 Karori Library

🎼 Music Performance and Calligraphy Workshop
📅 Date: 4 July
⏰ Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm
📍 Te Matapihi Central Library

🏳️‍🌈 A Change Is Coming: Journey to Homosexual Law Reform
📅 Date: 5 July
⏰ Time: 11am – 12pm
📍 Te Matapihi Central Library

Address

65 Victoria Street
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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