Te Reo introduction
Tēnā, e ngai pīkoko ki te mātau
Nei te hā o mihi e kapakapa atu nā
Kimihia, rapua, rangahaua
Kia piri mai nei e e e
English introduction
Welcome to you and your hunger for knowledge
The living breath of mihi greets you
Have a look around, check things out
Welcome, find your place here!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui is Wellington's Central Library — strengthened, reimagined, and brought to life in new ways. This is a place where everyone can come to learn, create, discover, connect, and belong.
Visit usWhare Pukapuka | Library
Five floors of books, reading nooks, study spaces and quiet corners — collections in te reo Māori, English, and many other languages.
Explore our spacesOpening hours
- Mon9:00am - 7:00pm
- Tue9:00am - 7:00pm
- Wed9:00am - 7:00pm
- Thu9:00am - 7:00pm
- Fri9:00am - 7:00pm
- Sat9:30am - 5:00pm
- Sun9:30am - 5:00pm
Open every day of the week (except public holidays). Drop in any time — you're always welcome.
Ngā Kaupapa
What's on
ExploreBetween the Lines
Tomorrow
Concerts & performances, Talks and panels
ExploreRau Whārangi exhibition
Every day
Exhibitions
ExploreOut on the Shelves: Dress-up story time
Today
Children & families, Learning & literacy
ExplorePreschool Storytime
Every Wednesday
Children & families, Preschoolers
ExploreCraft time for adults
Every Wednesday
Crafts and hobbies
ExploreJustice of the Peace
Mon–Fri
Community services
ExploreRead to Kurī
Every Wednesday
Children & families, Learning & literacy
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What's on
Learn about Te Matapihi
Discover the kaupapa, design, and cultural foundations of our central library.
Explore
Find your way around
A floor-by-floor guide to the building, the collections, and the spaces inside.
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