New opening hours for Central Library from Monday 22 June

We are making a small adjustment to the opening hours at Central Library. The new hours apply from Monday 22 June.

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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