Wellington Libraries
The Council owns and manages 12 branch libraries. Wellington's first public library opened in 1841, and while some leather-bound tomes remain on the shelves today, the days when libraries just offered books are long gone.
Wellington City Libraries are working towards making as much information available as possible. You can search the libraries' online catalogue including books, DVDs and CDs 24 hours a day, check your library card, view lists of new items and find information on popular topics.
The database portal at mygateway.info enables library members to search authoritative databases and thousands of New Zealand and international newspaper and magazine articles on many topics.
Services & Facilities
Central Library - next to Civic Square - is Wellington City’s largest library, with a substantial collection of reference, New Zealand and government information, and the libraries’ largest selection of CDs, DVDs and videos.
Branch libraries in the suburbs offer a similar range, but on a smaller scale.
In addition to a frequently updated selection of books, magazines and audio-visual material, all libraries provide:
- free access to thousands of selected internet sites
- interloan and house-bound services
- a childrens’ area
- membership services
Membership
Wellington City library membership is free to all residents. People who live outside the city are welcome in the libraries, but need to apply for Out of Towner or Annual Subscription membership to borrow library material.
Joining - Wellington City Libraries website
Branches
Wellington’s branch libraries are community focal points, providing knowledge facilities and resources in a welcoming environment.
- Brooklyn
Cnr Harrison & Cleveland Streets
Brooklyn
Phone: (04) 384 6814 - Central
65 Victoria Street
Phone: (04) 801 4040 - Cummings Park
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio
Phone: (04) 479 2344 - Island Bay
167 The Parade
Island Bay
Phone: (04) 383 7216 - Johnsonville
5 Broderick Road
Johnsonville
Phone: (04) 477 6151 - Karori
247 Karori Road
Karori
Phone: (04) 476 8413 - Khandallah
8 Ganges Road
Khandallah
Phone: (04) 479 7535 - Mervyn Kemp
Cnr Cambridge Street and Main Road
Tawa
Phone: (04) 232 1690 - Miramar
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar
Phone: (04) 388 8005 - Newtown
13 Constable Street
Newtown
Phone: (04) 389 2830 - Ruth Gotlieb
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Phone: (04) 387 1480 - Wadestown
Cnr Moorhouse Street & Lennel Road
Phone: (04) 473 5211
Related Links
- Archives
- Archives New Zealand website
- Discover Wellington - Learn - Research
- National Library of New Zealand website
- Online Catalogue - Libraries website
- Service Centres
Department Details:
Wellington City Libraries
