Porirua Libraries

12/06/2026

It’s world knit-in day today with knitters doing their thing on the Pātaka foyer and City Centre Lbrary. Pop along for a knit or a chat – they’re there until 1pm. 🧶

26/05/2026

Heads up! All library branches will be closed on Kings Birthday, Monday 1 June.

We hope you enjoy a safe and restful long weekend! 🩵

26/05/2026

We had such an amazing night at last weeks Youth Week event! Thanks to everyone who celebrated the amazing young local talent in our city with us 🎥

21/05/2026

Heads up Porirua! The City Centre Library Children’s area will be closed for a few days next week (26, 27 and 28 May) for carpet replacement.

Thanks for your patience while we complete this work.

18/05/2026

This week is Youth Week! 💚

As chosen by young people and the youth sector, Youth Week 2026 is celebrating the theme, “Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard | Taringa whakarongo! Ki te reo o ngā taiohi”.

The week inspires us to value, support and affirm the diversity of young people in our society and there are a number of things happening in Porirua to celebrate, including an awesome event at the Porirua Libraries.

On Thursday 21 May, join us in the City Centre library for an exclusive after-hours screening of films made by local, award-winning student filmmakers 🎥 Pizza and good vibes will be provided. The event starts at 6pm and admission is free, but please RSVP to [email protected] to secure your spot.

Head to our website for all the event details: https://poriruacity.govt.nz/discover-porirua/things-do/youth-week-in-porirua/

05/05/2026

✨May the 4th be with you this month!✨
Check out our stellar book display at the City Centre Library, enter our Star Wars competition by completing the puzzles, hand in your entry before 21 May and be in to win one of three Star Wars Wood Worx craft kits. The competition is open to Porirua library members only. 📚🧩

23/04/2026

Heads up Porirua, our libraries are closed on Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April and Anzac Day observed, Monday 27 April.

You can still use our online services and return books during this time.

07/04/2026

Pick up your clean up kit from any of our libraries these school holidays 🩵

29/03/2026

Enjoy the long weekend! 🩵

22/03/2026

The school holidays are nearly here and we have another jam packed programme to keep your little ones entertained 👧🧒

Check out the full programme on our website 👇

Peace, Love and Good Books April School Holiday Programme 2026