Exhibition tour brings Upper Hutt history to life for local students Published on 13 May 2025 The success of our exhibition "Upper Hutt: City of Industry" continues as it visits local schools, allowing students to explore this iconic period in Upper Hutt's history. Tagged as: , Local History & Heritage, Libraries, Media Releases
Today, tomorrow, together: what's on for Youth Week 2025 Published on 02 May 2025 From 19-25 May 2025, join us for free after-school events and activities to celebrate and support the talents, creativity, and stories of kids and teens in Upper Hutt. Tagged as: , Children, Events & Programmes, Family-friendly, Libraries, Teens
Record turnout at event boosts autism acceptance and understanding Published on 11 April 2025 Author, illustrator, and neurodivergence advocate Chanelle Moriah sparked an enthusiastic community conversation at their public talk on Saturday, 5 April 2025. Tagged as: , Events & Programmes, Libraries, Media Releases
Easter hours 2025: plan ahead and hop in for a visit Published on 07 April 2025 Stock up on books, magazines, jigsaws, and more from our collections to see you through while we are closed for an extended Easter break. Tagged as: , Announcements
Setting the scene in Upper Hutt: five questions with author Cat Connor Published on 31 March 2025 Ahead of her book launch at Central Library on 11 April 2025, local author Cat Connor shares insights into character development and her choice to set a book series in Upper Hutt. Tagged as: , Events & Programmes, Libraries
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 awareness: 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. Tagged as: , Seniors, Technology & Digital Literacy Initiatives