Holiday hours and what's on over summer

Special opening hours apply at all of our branches from Wednesday, 24 December.
Our standard opening hours resume on Monday, 5 January.
Many of our regular groups and services take a break during the holiday period.

View full holiday hours and summer schedule here

Genealogy online

Whether you're starting with a few names or digging deep into your whānau story, Genealogy Online brings together powerful tools and resources that help you explore where you come from and how your family's journey connects with the wider world.

With access to historical records, family tree platforms, and billions of searchable entries that span places and generations, these resources make it easier to uncover births, marriages, migrations, and stories that might have been forgotten. Some tools are best accessed from library computers, while others are available from home with your membership — all designed to support your research and help you discover the people and moments that shape your own story.