Short Story Competition 2025: let your imagination soar Published on 19 March 2025 Our annual Short Story Competition for all ages is now open for entries. Spread your creative wings and share your story. Tagged as: , Competitions, Family-friendly, Libraries
On the move: our biographies join the general nonfiction collection Published on 03 March 2025 To improve access and refresh the collection, we are integrating the biographies into our main adult nonfiction collection. Tagged as: , Announcements, Renovation and Improvements
Making memories and boosting literacy with the Big Read Published on 05 February 2025 We are celebrating the achievement of 185 local tamariki (kids) reading 1,140 books and completing 1,400 activities during our recent summer reading programme. Tagged as: , Children, Family-friendly, Reading Challenges, Teens
Mastering email and scam-savviness: our digital learning classes 2025 Published on 29 January 2025 We are hosting Better Digital Futures courses again to help older adults and seniors (ages 65 plus) use email, online services, and mobile devices with confidence and scam-savviness. Tagged as: , Seniors, Technology & Digital Literacy Initiatives
Back to school: supporting our local ākonga (learners) together Published on 21 January 2025 From lunch box ideas to tailored learning support, STEM fun for kids, and a wealth of resources for teens, Upper Hutt Libraries is here to support local families. Tagged as: , Book Recommendations & Reviews, Children, Events & Programmes, Family-friendly
New Click & Collect locker first of its kind in New Zealand Published on 06 December 2024 Upper Hutt Libraries has launched an innovative Click & Collect service to give customers more choice and convenience when requesting and borrowing items. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries, Media Releases, New Services & Resources, Renovation and Improvements
Christmas and New Year's Hours 2024 Published on 14 November 2024 Fancy some holiday reading? Find out when we are open over the Christmas and New Year's holiday period. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries
Upper Hutt: City of Industry exhibition extended Published on 14 November 2024 Our mini exhibition has now been extended to 1 December 2024. Come along and relive the history of Upper Hutt being an industrial powerhouse. Tagged as: , Events & Programmes, Family-friendly, Local History & Heritage
Upper Hutt’s Emergency Operations Centre Ready to Respond Published on 11 November 2024 Rotary Lounge which was Upper Hutt’s Emergency Operations Centre was activated last Thursday morning to respond to a region-wide emergency exercise, simulating a magnitude 8.2 earthquake along the Alpine Fault. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety