All our branches are CLOSED on Good Friday (3 April), Easter Sunday (5 April) and Easter Monday (6 April). Central Library is closing early at 6.00pm on Thursday, 2 April.
On Wednesday, 1 April, Central Library is closing at 3.00pm and Pinehaven Library is closing at 2.30pm.This is due to an all-staff meeting. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
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Explore over a hundred years of photographs telling the story of Upper Hutt's oldest school.
29 March 2026
Grow, save, share. Come along to this free workshop and learn practical techniques for collecting, saving, storing, and germinating seeds. Hosted as part of Upper Hutt Food Week.
30 March 2026
Free legal advice and support, including information about legal aid and ongoing assistance. Hosted by Community Law Hutt Valley and Wellington.
31 March 2026
An introduction to books and learning through stories, songs and rhymes.
Published on 25 March 2026
Our annual Short Story Competition invites kids, teens, and adults to be creative and share their storytelling skills. Entries close on 10 May 2026.
Published on 19 March 2026
Find out more about our Easter opening hours at Central and Pinehaven Library, 24/7 access through the Digital Library, and upcoming school holiday events.
Published on 13 March 2026
Another successful Big Read, exciting community workshops and upcoming U-PLAY events, and a celebration of local writing. Read the latest issue of Fanmail, our bi-monthly newsletter.