Latest from the library: newsletter September 2026 Published on 10 September 2026 Celebrate 50 years of Ōrongomai Marae, see what's planned for the upcoming school holidays, and read more about what's on in our latest newsletter. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries
Poetry Competition 2026: winners and shortlists Published on 28 August 2026 Read the shortlisted and winning entries from this year's Poetry Competition. Fantastic local writing that inspires, moves, and entertains. Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements, Competitions, Libraries
Telling your story: five questions with author Angela Robertson Published on 05 August 2026 Ahead of her community talk at Central Library on 22 August 2026, author Angela Robertson shares insights into her writing journey and the joy of celebrating life stories. Tagged as: , Events & Programmes, Libraries
Latest from the library: newsletter July 2026 Published on 09 July 2026 Read about our annual Poetry Competition, find out more about what's on for the winter school holidays, and explore free community events and resources. Tagged as: , Announcements, Libraries
Coming soon: new opening hours for Central Library Published on 15 June 2026 We are making a small adjustment to Central Library opening hours to better reflect customer demand. The new hours apply from Monday, 22 June 2026. Tagged as: , Libraries, Operational Changes
Short Story Competition 2026: winners and shortlists Published on 05 June 2026 Read and celebrate with us the winning and shortlisted entries from this year's Short Story Competition. Great storytelling from local writers of all ages. Tagged as: , Awards & Achievements, Competitions, Libraries
Welcome to SMART Published on 26 May 2026 Borrow and read, the SMART way. We're excited to launch the new SMART catalogue and service, bringing you access to books and resources across the region. Tagged as: , Libraries, New Services & Resources
Joining SMART: all you need to know Published on 22 May 2026 Find out where you will be able to borrow, reserve, and return items across the region, plus information about privacy, delivery times, and more. Tagged as: , Libraries, New Services & Resources
Upper Hutt Libraries set to join regional SMART network Published on 21 May 2026 From 26 May 2026, Upper Hutt Libraries members will be able to borrow, reserve, and enjoy more than 600,000 items from SMART branches across the region. Tagged as: , Libraries, Media Releases, New Services & Resources