Latest from the library: newsletter November 2025 Published on 13 November 2025 Wrapping up big projects and big celebrations, plus a look ahead at a summer of reading, adventure, and fun. Read the latest issue of Fanmail, our bi-monthly newsletter for Upper Hutt Libraries. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries
Wellington Heritage Festival 2025: a Silverstream showcase Published on 16 October 2025 Join us for a rare opportunity to learn about and tour the former site of Silverstream Hospital at a free local history presentation, part of this year's Wellington Heritage Festival. Tagged as: , Local History & Heritage, Libraries
Mobile Library service at 50: celebrating community and connection Published on 13 October 2025 We celebrate and look back at how our Upper Hutt Mobile Library service has connected, entertained, and empowered generations of locals over the past five decades. Tagged as: , Libraries
New at Central Library: a dedicated space for our manga collection Published on 06 October 2025 In response to the growing popularity of manga, we have created a new collection area to make it easier to browse and explore available titles. Tagged as: , Libraries, Renovation and Improvements
Latest from the library: newsletter September 2025 Published on 12 September 2025 U-PLAY holiday events, free community workshops, quiz fun, and more. Read the latest issue of Fanmail, our bi-monthly newsletter for Upper Hutt Libraries. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries
Poetry Competition 2025: winners and shortlists Published on 29 August 2025 We're thrilled to announce the winning and shortlisted entries from this year's Poetry Competition. Read on for a showcase of great homegrown writing that inspires, moves, and delights. Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements, Competitions, Libraries
Introducing a new name, fresh look for Upper Hutt's community archive Published on 31 July 2025 Take a walk down memory lane and explore the city's fascinating past on our new local history website, Mahara Upper Hutt Community Archive. Tagged as: , Announcements, Local History & Heritage, Libraries
Poetry Competition 2025: celebrate the power of poetry with us Published on 10 July 2025 Marking 25 years of showcasing local writing talent, our annual Poetry Competition for all ages is now open for entries. Put pen to paper, open your laptop, and let the words take you places. Tagged as: , Competitions, Libraries
Changes to our loan periods, renewal times, and rental charges Published on 04 July 2025 Following our recent catalogue upgrade and Council's annual review of fees and charges, we have made some changes to loan periods, renewals, and rental charges for our collections. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries