Baby Rock and Rhyme
Kilbirnie Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Author event: Lloyd Jones in conversation with Claire Mabey
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for an afternoon with one of the leading lights of the Aotearoa’s literary scene, author Lloyd Jones, who will be in conversation with the multi award-winning bestselling author Claire Mabey to talk about his autobiographical memoir, The Beaded Curtain.
This promises to be an unmissable discussion that will yield unique in-depth insights and reveal some of the life experiences that helped form one of our most celebrated authors.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Special Events. Culture and Language. Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Neil Johnstone. Theme: Wellington City Libraries will be staging a one-off event with author Lloyd Jones, who will be in conversation with Aotearoa’s very own Claire Mabey.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Let's Go LEGO®
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme and building challenges.
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Exhibition: Ka Mua, Ka Muri - Te Motu Kairangi, a panoramic tour of Miramar from the site of Maupuia Pā
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
This exhibition as part of the Wellington Heritage Festival looks at the early history of the Miramar Peninsula through the lens of estate agent and amateur archaeologist H. N. McLeod.
Hector McLeod stood atop the Miramar Cutting in 1910, on the site of the historic Maupuia Pā. The photograph he captured there and his subsequent annotations, notes, and articles on Māori local histories will be on display in Tō Tātou Pōneke, our new heritage space at Te Matapihi | Wellington Central Library. The exhibit will also explore the development of Miramar as a suburb, and McLeod's own brief time as Mayor of the Borough.
Location: Tō Tātou Pōneke (Level 2), Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Teens. Event Type: Special Events. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: Wellington Heritage Festival.
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
For more info visit wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz. Let's Go LEGO®
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Creativity, problem-solving, storytelling, fun! Are you a master builder in disguise? Put your creative skills to the test and join us for Let's Go LEGO® to design and build your next masterpiece. Each session features a different theme and building challenge.
This programme is suitable for tamariki aged 5+ accompanied by their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. The Fabulous Carmen Rupe: Tea, Toasties and Trade
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Internationally renowned entrepreneur, entertainer, madam and mayoral candidate Carmen Rupe was based in Wellington for less than 15-years but has left us a rich legacy of memories and inspiring moments that are still talked about.
Join Walk Tours NZ and Wellington City Libraries for 'The Fabulous Carmen Rupe: Tea, Toasties and Trade' as we trace Carmen's Wellington years (1967-1980). This talk is part of Wellington Heritage Festival.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine (Level 2).
Blending live storytelling, historic images, archival audio and personal memories, this rainbow local history presentation explores Carmen's Wellington, including Le Balcon, Carmen's International Coffee Lounge, The Peacock, Cleopatra's Coffee Lounge, Carmen's Bazaar, The Gazebo massage parlour, The Cottage brothel and Carmen's Curio Shop.
Learn about Carmen's landmark 1966 court case, her race to become Mayor of Wellington in the 1970s, and how she supported and offered a safe harbour to Wellington's Takatāpui LGBTI Rainbow communities.…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Special Events. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Sit 'n' Knit
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
A fortnightly sewing and craft group for thread-heads of all skill levels and ages. Bring along an existing project, some needles and some yarn, or use our basket of goodies..
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Teens. Adults. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz. Theme: Knitting and craft community group.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
LEGO® Time
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for LEGO® Time for space to be creative and free-build using our LEGO® and Duplo collections in your own time. Builders of all ages and experiences are welcome to get stuck in!
This programme is suitable for any builder aged 5+. Tamariki under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Libraries closed for Labour Day
Announcements
All our libraries will be closed for Labour Day.
Where: Brooklyn Library. Cummings Park Library. Island Bay Library. Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Karori Library. Khandallah Library. Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Miramar Library. Newtown Library. Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Wadestown Library. Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub > The HIVE. Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Event Type: Announcements.
Monday, October 26, 2026.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Miramar Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Miramar Library, on 388 8005.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Off-site events
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
You are welcome to stay on after the session for an informal playgroup and cuppa and chat with other parents and caregivers.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Off-site. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Island Bay Community Centre, on 383 7464.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Island Bay Community Centre
137 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Cummings Park Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Cummings Park Library on 479 2344.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Cummings Park Library,
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio
Wellington.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool storytime
Karori Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Rd
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa 5028.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let's talk in English!
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Let’s talk in English! A free group for people who want to practise speaking and listening to English. Join anytime, just come to the library for these weekly sessions. Please note this group does not run during school holidays. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
Pānui Tahi | Shared Reading
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Books Uplifting Hearts and Minds - The Reading Revolution
Join us for Shared Reading. Our librarians bring one short story and a poem to each session. We stop and talk about what we have read. Together, we untangle stories.
There is no need for group members to read aloud or speak – it’s fine to just listen. The idea is to create a space where people feel at ease.
Come for a cuppa, and curious and lively discussion.
Nau mai! All are welcome here.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine (Level 2).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Hallowzine Pop-Up Session CANCELLED
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Scare for some advice or a challenge? Join us for a special drop-in session for direction and advice on all things zine and creative writing related!
All materials are provided and will be set up for free use October 27th - November 4th for any and all to stop by for a spell and create some magic.
Recommended for 11+.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Teens. Children. Event Type: Special Events. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690. Theme: Halloween.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main Road
Tawa.
CRAFTERghoul
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
A CRAFTerschool special for Halloween with a ghoulish surprise!
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children. Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Crafting starts at 3.30pm, please arrive by 4pm so you have time to complete the craft.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Special Events. Contact: Phone Waitohi Johnsonville Library on (04) 477 6151. Theme: Halloween.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
Film Night
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Indie films, art-house flicks, documentaries and more -- join us at the library for a free film screening every week. Movies are selected from the library's collections and are suitable for adults. Check with the library to find out which movie is showing.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Music and Movies. Contact: Phone 04 8014040 for movie information.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Tokelau Language Week Storytime and Taulima Craft Session!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for a special storytime in Tokelauan and English to celebrate Tokelau Language Week! There will be stories and songs from the island of Tokelau, and librarians will also show you how to make a taulima afterwards.
Suitable for preschool and primary school aged children.
Location: This programme is held in the children's event area on the ground floor of the library.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Language: Tokelauan and English. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: Tokelau Language Week.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Wā Toi
Karori Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 476 8413.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Let's Ghoul LEGO!
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
A Let's Go LEGO® special! What's the scariest thing you can build?
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Special Events. Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690. Theme: Halloween.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main Road
Tawa.
Calm Colouring for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Enjoy some relaxing colouring in the library. Paper and pencils are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own.
This event is on Ngā Paiaka, the Bleachers on the Ground Floor.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Rainbow Youth Choir
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join the Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir! The choir connects rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together. The choir is open to any interested young people aged 13+, with no audition or experience needed.
The Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir rehearses every Wednesday during the school term in Community Room 1, on the Mezzanine floor at Te Matapihi Central Library. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please email the choir administrator.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email wr.youth.choir@gmail.com.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Launch: Capital Times, Agenda Magazine and W5 on Wellington City Recollect
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Wellington City Libraries invites the publishers, contributors and members of the public to attend a celebration marking the online launch on our Wellington Recollect digital heritage platform of three digitised historic Wellington publications reflecting our past; Capital Times, Agenda and W5.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine (Level 2), Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central
About these Publications: Capital Times was a free weekly newspaper that ran for over 30 years. It emerged out of an earlier publication called Capital Visitor which began in 1974 to help tourists discover the city’s attractions, restaurants and hospitality venues. In 1982 it changed its name to Capital Times and slowly shifted from being a visitor’s guide to a weekly community newspaper. In 1990 the publication was purchased by John Bristed and his partner Alison Franks who became the ‘managing editor’. Over the next 22 years, Franks steered the newspaper towards covering the local arts scene and it soon became the place to find out what was…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Special Events. Culture and Language. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: Wellington Heritage Festival.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
Wellington Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Newtown Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Newtown Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Newtown Library, on 389 2830.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Newtown Library,
13 Constable St,
Newtown,
Wellington 6021.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Island Bay Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Island Bay Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Call Island Bay Library on 383 7216.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Island Bay Library
167 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Miramar Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them.
Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Special Diwali Puppet Story Time
Miramar Library
Join us for a fun and engaging Diwali-themed session featuring a puppet story time based on the epic Ramayana.
Through story telling and puppetry, children will explore the rich traditions of Diwali while developing their imagination and love of stories.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Zoe Miller, Asha Mavji. Theme: Diwali, Festival of Lights.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar
Wellington 6022.
Lil' Gremlins Storytime
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Pre-school storytime with some not-so-scary tales!
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them.
Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Special Events. Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library - 477 6151. Theme: Halloween.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
Tokelau Language Week Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for a special themed session to celebrate Tokelau Language Week and enjoy songs from the island of Tokelau!
These fun and free sessions are for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | The Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Brooklyn Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Brooklyn Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Brooklyn Library on 04 384 6814.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Brooklyn Library
Cnr of Harrison and Cleveland Streets
Brooklyn 6021.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Wā Toi
Cummings Park Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 479 2344.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio 6035.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Hallowzine Pop-Up Session
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Scare for some advice or a challenge? Join us for a special drop-in session for direction and advice on all things zine and creative writing related!
All materials are provided and will be set up for free use October 27th - November 3rd for any and all to stop by for a spell and create some magic.
Recommended for 11+.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Teens. Children. Event Type: Special Events. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151. Theme: Halloween.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
LEGO® for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Adults can come along and play with LEGO®! Come along and have fun building.
The LEGO® will be available on the high table at the bottom of the Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (G).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Karori Library Book Group
Karori Library
This is a community-run group. We meet upstairs at Karori Library on the last Thursday of each month, and explore and discuss a different nominated book genre at each meeting.
All are welcome to come and join us!
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Adults. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Language: English. Contact: Karori Library, phone 476 8413.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:50 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
Between the Lines: Language Games with Orchestra Wellington
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
This event will take place on the Bleachers | Ngā Paiaka on the Ground Floor at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library.
Between the Lines is a monthly early-evening chamber music series and book club that brings music and literature into conversation. The series takes place on the final Thursday of each month and invites audiences to listen, think, and chat. No prior knowledge of music or literature is required, just a curious mind.
This series has been co-created by New Zealand String Quartet, Orchestra Wellington, and New Zealand School of Music. Each month these organisations will take turns presenting a talented group of musicians to perform music and host discussion on a different literary theme. From devil's bargains to language games, the obsessive tortured artist to the intimate private lives of writers and composers, this book club will delve deep into themes that span across artforms.
Each session will feature carefully selected music and a reading list highlighting the theme of the month. So,…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Music and Movies. Talks and Performances. Special Events. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St,
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.eventfinda.co.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Kilbirnie Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Teen Knitting Club
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Attention all teen knitters! Join us for an hour of gentle yarn crafting in the library. Whether you're in the middle of a knitting project or wanting to learn a new hobby, we are here for you. All skill levels are welcome. Yarn and needles will be available for use during the event.
This club is for young people aged 10 – 18.
Email tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz to register for a session.
The Teen Knitting Club runs on the 2nd and last Friday of the month.
Ka kite anō!
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz. Theme: Teen programming | Mindfulness | Crafts.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa.
Diwali Story Time with Puppets!
Newtown Library
Join us for a fun and engaging Diwali-themed session featuring a puppet story time based on the epic Ramayana. Through storytelling and puppetry, children will explore the rich traditions of Diwali while developing their imagination and love of stories.
Suitable for both pre-schoolers and primary school children and their families.
Where: Newtown Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Zoe Miller, Asha Mavji. Theme: Diwali, Festival of Lights.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Newtown Library
13 Constable St
Newtown
Wellington 6021.
Let's Ghoul LEGO!
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
A Let's Go LEGO® special! What's the scariest thing you can build?
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Special Events. Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library - 477 6151. Theme: Halloween.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
Jugendkino - German Movie Night for Teens
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Are you aged 12–18 and learning or speaking German? Join us for a fun evening of great German films, tasty snacks, and good company!
We'll be watching fantastic German movies from the Te Matapihi collection and sharing delicious German-style snacks for supper (Abendbrot).
This event is proudly organised by the German Culture Club Wellington and the Goethe-Institut New Zealand.
Come along, practise your German, make new friends, and enjoy a great movie night!
Free event - registration required. Use this link to register now to secure your place.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Music and Movies. Activities and Hobbies. Culture and Language. Language: German | Deutsch. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
Wellington Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.eventfinda.co.nz. Wā Tākaro
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Wā Tākaro is a fun, free programme where tamariki (children), taiohi (teens) and pākeke (adults) can meet up to play fun te reo games and meet others with a passion for te reo Māori. Expect fun, laughter, and a great chance to flex your language muscles – and hopefully learn a new kupu (word) or two!
Nau mai, haere mai – Māori learners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Tamariki and rangatahi under the age of 14 do need to be accompanied by an older whānau member.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine space (Level 2).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: tematapihi@wcc.govt.nz.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Cuentacuentos - Día de los Muertos Special
Karori Library
Buenas noticias! Come along to Cuentacuentos - storytime sessions entirely in Spanish! Get ready for engaging storytelling and exciting activities that will entertain the whole whānau. This October, join us for this special session celebrating the tradition of Día de los Muertos with stories, songs and crafts. Together, we'll build a community altar to honour and remember our loved ones.
Please note that this special session is replacing our usual monthly session, which would normally be on the first Saturday of November. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Culture and Language. Language: Spanish | español. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Rd
Karori 6012.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Let's Go LEGO®
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Creativity, problem-solving, storytelling, fun! Are you a master builder in disguise? Put your creative skills to the test and join us for Let's Go LEGO® to design and build your next masterpiece. Each session features a different theme and building challenge.
This programme is suitable for tamariki aged 5+ accompanied by their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Expand Pōneke | Wellington histories in Wikipedia
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Registrations through humanatix are required to participate in this free workshop. Please pre-register through this link here.
Wikipedia articles are kept reliable and up-to-date by thousands of volunteers across the world, but there’s always more to be done. Focusing on local histories, the workshop aims to improve coverage of mana whenua and sites of significance from across Pōneke | Wellington.
This three-hour session will introduce you to editing Wikipedia and Tō Tātou Pōneke local history collections at Te Matapihi.
The session is coordinated by Wellingtonian Lisa Maule, Vice President of Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand and supported by Tō Tātou Pōneke staff from Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui | Wellington Central Library and Te Kano Kohinga Kupu o Pōneke | Wellington City Archives.
Please bring a laptop or tablet and charger. Afternoon tea will be provided. For beginners there are a few small things you can do in advance:
Please create a Wikipedia account prior to the workshop. You’ll need to create a…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Culture and Language. Special Events. Contact: ToTatouPoneke@wcc.govt.nz. Theme: Wellington Heritage Festival.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Film Screaming
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
It’s Halloween! Dress up in your favourite costumes and join us for a not-so scary PG film to celebrate!
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Teens. Children. Event Type: Special Events. Music and Movies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151. Theme: Halloween.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
Leselaune - German Storytime
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for engaging German stories and books to support your little German speaker or learner and nurture their love of literacy. Presented to you with the support of the German Culture Club Wellington and the Goethe-Institut New Zealand this session helps children build identity, connect with others, and have fun with literature and the German language.
Leselaune runs from 2.30 - 3.00pm in the Children's Area of the library, and is followed by afternoon tea in the Whare Kai from 3.00 - 4.00pm.
Recommended for children aged 4-7 and 8-12 (two groups run at the same time) and their caregivers.
Part of our World Languages Storytimes.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Special Events. Early Learning and Literacy. Language: German | Deutsch. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: World Language Storytime.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
LEGO® Time
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for LEGO® Time for space to be creative and free-build using our LEGO® and Duplo collections in your own time. Builders of all ages and experiences are welcome to get stuck in!
This programme is suitable for any builder aged 5+. Tamariki under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, November 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Special Diwali Puppet Story Time
Kilbirnie Library
Join us for a fun and engaging Diwali-themed session featuring a puppet story time based on the epic Ramayana.
Through story telling and puppetry, children will explore the rich traditions of Diwali while developing their imagination and love of stories.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Zoe Miller, Asha Mavji. Theme: Diwali, Festival of Lights.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let’s talk in English together
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Let’s talk in English! A free group for people who want to practise speaking and listening to English. Join anytime, just come to the library for these weekly sessions.
Please note this group does not run during school holidays.
Location: Te Kiri-o-Tāne, Community Room 2 (Mezzanine)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Dia de los Muertos CRAFTerschool
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
A Dia de los Muertos special! Join us to learn about this holiday and make something special!
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children.
Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Crafting starts at 3.30pm, please arrive by 4pm so you have time to complete the craft.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Special Events. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690. Theme: Dia de los Muertos.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main Road
Tawa.
Read to Kurī @ Waitohi
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us and our doggy guests from Canine Friends Pet Therapy for Read to Kurī at the library. You can book a 15-minute session to sit with one of our friendly dogs and read your favourite book, or one you've found at the library.
Read to Kurī aims to help children improve their literacy, self-confidence, and self-esteem in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. This programme is perfect for tamariki aged 5+ who would like to practice their reading skills while making a new canine friend at the library.
To book your session, please call the library on 04 477 6151, or email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz with your preferred date and time.
Bookings are for 15 minutes only. After you have booked, library staff will be in contact informing you what time to arrive for your session.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Call Johnsonville Library on 04 477 6151, or email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville 6037.
Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Your Stories: Panel on the Preservation of Newspapers and Printed Materials
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library for a panel discussion with professional heritage and digitisation specialists, as part of Wellington Heritage Festival.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine (Level 2)
This panel discussion will feature:
Andy Fenton (The Preserving Local History and Educational Trust), Clark Stiles (Heritage Specialist, Hutt City Council), Ruth Barrett (Local Heritage Librarian | Kaitiaki Pukapuka Tukuihotanga, Porirua Libraries), Gábor Tóth (Local and NZ History Specialist, Wellington City Libraries), Reid Perkins (Community Heritage Advisor, Upper Hutt Libraries), Nau mai -- all welcome!
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Special Events. Culture and Language. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: Wellington Heritage Festival.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
Wellington Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Miramar Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Miramar Library, on 388 8005.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Off-site events
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
You are welcome to stay on after the session for an informal playgroup and cuppa and chat with other parents and caregivers.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Off-site. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Island Bay Community Centre, on 383 7464.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Island Bay Community Centre
137 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Cummings Park Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Cummings Park Library on 479 2344.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Cummings Park Library,
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio
Wellington.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool storytime
Karori Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Rd
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa 5028.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let's talk in English!
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Let’s talk in English! A free group for people who want to practise speaking and listening to English. Join anytime, just come to the library for these weekly sessions. Please note this group does not run during school holidays. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
CRAFTerschool
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children. Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Crafting starts at 3.30pm, please arrive by 4pm so you have time to complete the craft.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library - 477 6151.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Rd
Johnsonville.
La Maleta de los Cuentos - Storytelling in Spanish
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
¡Ven a descubir los cuentos que viajan por el mundo - los esparamos!
Come to La Maleta de los Cuentos - The Suitcase of Stories - to discover stories that travel the world. These storytelling sessions in Spanish are brought to you by our friends at the Embassy of Spain, and are perfect for Spanish speakers and learners aged 5-12 and their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome
Part of our World Languages Storytimes.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Language: Spanish | español. Contact: Phone 801 4040. Theme: World Language Storytime.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Film Night: The Way of the Raukura - A Parihaka Musical
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Indie films, art-house flicks, documentaries and more -- join us at the library for a free film screening every week. Movies are selected from the library's collections and are suitable for adults.
Tonight's film, in arrangement with Mataaho Aronui, is The Way of the Raukura, an award-winning documentary exploring the story of Parihaka and the enduring legacy of peaceful resistance led by Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi. This production was created by Toitoi Collective.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Music and Movies. Contact: Phone 04 8014040 for movie information.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy! Through stories and play, tamariki learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them.
Recommended for tamariki aged 2-4 years with their caregivers.
This programme is held in the children's event area on the ground floor of the library.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Wā Toi
Karori Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 476 8413.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Let's go LEGO®
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme and building challenges.
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa 5028.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. CRAFTerschool
Miramar Library
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children.
Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Miramar Library on 388 8005.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
Calm Colouring for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Enjoy some relaxing colouring in the library. Paper and pencils are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own.
This event is on Ngā Paiaka, the Bleachers on the Ground Floor.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Rainbow Youth Choir
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join the Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir! The choir connects rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together. The choir is open to any interested young people aged 13+, with no audition or experience needed.
The Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir rehearses every Wednesday during the school term in Community Room 1, on the Mezzanine floor at Te Matapihi Central Library. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please email the choir administrator.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email wr.youth.choir@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Film: The Way Of The Raukura – A Parihaka Musical
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for a community screening of The Way of the Raukura, an award-winning documentary exploring the story of Parihaka and the enduring legacy of peaceful resistance led by Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi. This production was created by Toitoi Collective.
Parihaka remains one of the most significant stories in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through powerful storytelling, the film invites audiences to reflect on leadership, courage, justice and community resilience, and the lessons that continue to resonate today.
The screening, co-organised with Mataaho Aronui, provides an opportunity for Wellingtonians to learn more about this important history and its connections to our city.
This screening will be held in Ngā Pou Ruahine on level two of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. Nau mai, haere mai.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Special Events. Music and Movies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St,
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit toitoicollective.com. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Newtown Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Newtown Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Newtown Library, on 389 2830.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Newtown Library,
13 Constable St,
Newtown,
Wellington 6021.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Island Bay Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Island Bay Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Call Island Bay Library on 383 7216.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Island Bay Library
167 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Miramar Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them.
Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Nohinohi Reorua
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Nohinohi Reorua: whāngaia tō Tama Toa ki te pānui pukapuka! E toru tekau meneti pakiwaitara, rotarota, waiata hoki i roto i te reo Māori me te reo Ingarihi, nō ngā kōhungahunga me ō rātou mātua kaitiaki.
Get your superhero hooked on books with our special bilingual storytimes! Featuring stories, rhymes, and songs in te reo Māori and English, these 30-minute sessions are open to anyone, whether you're fluent in te reo Māori or just starting out.
Recommended for tamariki aged 2-6 with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Culture and Language. Language: Te reo Māori and English. Contact: Phone Waitohi Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville 6037.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Brooklyn Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Brooklyn Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Brooklyn Library on 04 384 6814.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Brooklyn Library
Cnr of Harrison and Cleveland Streets
Brooklyn 6021.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Film: The Way Of The Raukura – A Parihaka Musical
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for a community screening of The Way of the Raukura, an award-winning documentary exploring the story of Parihaka and the enduring legacy of peaceful resistance led by Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi. This production was created by Toitoi Collective.
Parihaka remains one of the most significant stories in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. Through powerful storytelling, the film invites audiences to reflect on leadership, courage, justice and community resilience, and the lessons that continue to resonate today.
The screening, co-organised with Mataaho Aronui, provides an opportunity for Wellingtonians to learn more about this important history and its connections to our city.
This screening will be held in Ngā Pou Ruahine on level two of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. Nau mai, haere mai.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Special Events. Music and Movies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St,
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit toitoicollective.com. Wā Toi
Cummings Park Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 479 2344.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio 6035.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Page Turners Teen Book Club
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Are you ready to be part of the coolest book club around? Look no further than the Page Turners Book Club and Craft Society!
We meet fortnightly to discuss books, share kai, and do crafts. Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews!
For bookworms of all genders aged 11+.
Spaces are limited to 10 attendees per session; email Tawa Library (tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz) to save your spot!
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Email Tawa Library at tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main Road
Tawa.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Page Turners Teen Book Club
Newtown Library
Are you ready to be part of the coolest book club around? Look no further than the Page Turners Book Club and Craft Society!
We meet fortnightly to discuss books, share kai, and do crafts. Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews!
For bookworms of all genders aged 11+.
Where: Newtown Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Phone Newtown Library on 04 389 2830.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM.
Newtown Library
13 Constable Street
Newtown
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Teen Crochet Club
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Heya, cozy yarn crafters! Join us for an hour of gentle creative vibes, learning crochet in the library. Whether you're in the middle of a project or wanting to hang out with fellow yarn crafters, we are here for you. All skill levels are welcome. Yarn and hooks will be available for use during the event.
This club is for young people aged 11 – 18.
Email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz to register for a session.
The Teen Crochet Club runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Ka kite anō!
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz. Theme: Teen programming | Mindfulness | Crafts.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
LEGO® for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Adults can come along and play with LEGO®! Come along and have fun building.
The LEGO® will be available on the high table at the bottom of the Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (G).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Kilbirnie Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Tea & Tales Book Club
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Enjoy lively book discussions, share what you're reading and peruse new and interesting books with like-minded people over a cuppa.
New members are always welcome.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Sabrina at Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151 or email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville 6037.
For more info visit fb.me. Let's Go LEGO®
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme and building challenges.
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let's Go LEGO®
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Creativity, problem-solving, storytelling, fun! Are you a master builder in disguise? Put your creative skills to the test and join us for Let's Go LEGO® to design and build your next masterpiece. Each session features a different theme and building challenge.
This programme is suitable for tamariki aged 5+ accompanied by their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Georgina Beyer: Diamonds are Forever
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join Walk Tours NZ and Wellington City Libraries for 'Georgina Beyer: Diamonds are Forever' a powerful one-hour presentation paying tribute to the late Georgina Beyer (1957–2023). This talk is part of Wellington Heritage Festival.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine (Level 2).
Blending live storytelling, historic images, archival audio and personal memories, we'll explore Georgina's Wellington. Along the way, we’ll honour some of her heroes and listen to first-hand archival audio clips that showcase her humour and resilience.
In 2004, Georgina Beyer, the first openly transgender Member of Parliament in the world, famously confronted members of Destiny Church during the Enough Is Enough rally on the grounds of Parliament. This was just one of many significant moments that shaped the life of the extraordinary Georgina Beyer. Born in Wellington, Georgina went on to have an unprecedented local, national and international impact through her commitment to equality and her desire to give everyone the opportunity to reach…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Special Events. Contact: enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: Join Walk Tours NZ and Wellington City Libraries for 'Georgina Beyer: Diamonds are Forever' a powerful one-hour presentation paying tribute to the late Georgina Beyer (1957–2023), the first openly transgender Member of Parliament in the world.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Sit 'n' Knit
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
A fortnightly sewing and craft group for thread-heads of all skill levels and ages. Bring along an existing project, some needles and some yarn, or use our basket of goodies..
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Teens. Adults. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz. Theme: Knitting and craft community group.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
LEGO® Time
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for LEGO® Time for space to be creative and free-build using our LEGO® and Duplo collections in your own time. Builders of all ages and experiences are welcome to get stuck in!
This programme is suitable for any builder aged 5+. Tamariki under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, November 8, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let’s talk in English together
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Let’s talk in English! A free group for people who want to practise speaking and listening to English. Join anytime, just come to the library for these weekly sessions.
Please note this group does not run during school holidays.
Location: Te Kiri-o-Tāne, Community Room 2 (Mezzanine)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. CRAFTerschool
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children.
Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Crafting starts at 3.30pm, please arrive by 4pm so you have time to complete the craft.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main rd
Tawa
5028.
Read to Kurī @ Waitohi
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us and our doggy guests from Canine Friends Pet Therapy for Read to Kurī at the library. You can book a 15-minute session to sit with one of our friendly dogs and read your favourite book, or one you've found at the library.
Read to Kurī aims to help children improve their literacy, self-confidence, and self-esteem in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. This programme is perfect for tamariki aged 5+ who would like to practice their reading skills while making a new canine friend at the library.
To book your session, please call the library on 04 477 6151, or email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz with your preferred date and time.
Bookings are for 15 minutes only. After you have booked, library staff will be in contact informing you what time to arrive for your session.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Call Johnsonville Library on 04 477 6151, or email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville 6037.
Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Miramar Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Miramar Library, on 388 8005.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Off-site events
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
You are welcome to stay on after the session for an informal playgroup and cuppa and chat with other parents and caregivers.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Off-site. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Island Bay Community Centre, on 383 7464.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Island Bay Community Centre
137 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Cummings Park Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Cummings Park Library on 479 2344.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Cummings Park Library,
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio
Wellington.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Nohinohi Reorua
Karori Library
Nohinohi Reorua: whāngaia tō Tama Toa ki te pānui pukapuka! E toru tekau meneti pakiwaitara, rotarota, waiata hoki i roto i te reo Māori me te reo Ingarihi, nō ngā kōhungahunga me ō rātou mātua kaitiaki.
Get your superhero hooked on books with our special bilingual storytimes! Featuring stories, rhymes, and songs in te reo Māori and English, these 30-minute sessions are open to anyone, whether you're fluent in te reo Māori or just starting out.
Recommended for tamariki aged 2-6 with their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Culture and Language. Language: Te reo Māori and English. Contact: Phone Te Māhanga Karori Library on 476 8413.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori
Wellington 6012.
Preschool storytime
Karori Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Rd
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa 5028.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let's talk in English!
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Let’s talk in English! A free group for people who want to practise speaking and listening to English. Join anytime, just come to the library for these weekly sessions. Please note this group does not run during school holidays. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
CRAFTerschool
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children. Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Crafting starts at 3.30pm, please arrive by 4pm so you have time to complete the craft.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library - 477 6151.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Rd
Johnsonville.
Film Night
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Indie films, art-house flicks, documentaries and more -- join us at the library for a free film screening every week. Movies are selected from the library's collections and are suitable for adults. Check with the library to find out which movie is showing.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Music and Movies. Contact: Phone 04 8014040 for movie information.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy! Through stories and play, tamariki learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them.
Recommended for tamariki aged 2-4 years with their caregivers.
This programme is held in the children's event area on the ground floor of the library.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Community Book Chat
Wadestown Library
Pop along to Wadestown Library for a casual conversation about books. Discuss what you've been reading lately, the books you love, and those you're keen to get into, with other book lovers. One of our librarians will be on hand with recommendations and readers' advisory.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa. Everybody is welcome.
Where: Wadestown Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Kath at Wadestown Library, phone 473 5211.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Wadestown Library
Corner of Moorhouse Street and Lennel Road
Wadestown.
For more info visit fb.me. Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Wā Toi
Karori Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 476 8413.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Let's go LEGO®
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme and building challenges.
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa 5028.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. CRAFTerschool
Miramar Library
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children.
Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Miramar Library on 388 8005.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
Calm Colouring for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Enjoy some relaxing colouring in the library. Paper and pencils are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own.
This event is on Ngā Paiaka, the Bleachers on the Ground Floor.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Rainbow Youth Choir
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join the Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir! The choir connects rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together. The choir is open to any interested young people aged 13+, with no audition or experience needed.
The Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir rehearses every Wednesday during the school term in Community Room 1, on the Mezzanine floor at Te Matapihi Central Library. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please email the choir administrator.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email wr.youth.choir@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Newtown Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Newtown Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Newtown Library, on 389 2830.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Newtown Library,
13 Constable St,
Newtown,
Wellington 6021.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Island Bay Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Island Bay Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Call Island Bay Library on 383 7216.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Island Bay Library
167 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Miramar Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them.
Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool storytime
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Brooklyn Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Brooklyn Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Brooklyn Library on 04 384 6814.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Brooklyn Library
Cnr of Harrison and Cleveland Streets
Brooklyn 6021.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Wā Toi
Cummings Park Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 479 2344.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio 6035.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Wā Tākaro
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Learn and build te reo Māori skills together by playing games. Wherever you are in your te reo journey, come for a friendly kōrero and kai! FREE, no bookings required!
Kia kaha te reo Māori!
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Culture and Language. Contact: Waitohi Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
LEGO® for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Adults can come along and play with LEGO®! Come along and have fun building.
The LEGO® will be available on the high table at the bottom of the Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (G).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Kilbirnie Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Teen Knitting Club
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Attention all teen knitters! Join us for an hour of gentle yarn crafting in the library. Whether you're in the middle of a knitting project or wanting to learn a new hobby, we are here for you. All skill levels are welcome. Yarn and needles will be available for use during the event.
This club is for young people aged 10 – 18.
Email tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz to register for a session.
The Teen Knitting Club runs on the 2nd and last Friday of the month.
Ka kite anō!
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz. Theme: Teen programming | Mindfulness | Crafts.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa.
Let's Go LEGO®
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme and building challenges.
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Wā Tākaro
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Wā Tākaro is a fun, free programme where tamariki (children), taiohi (teens) and pākeke (adults) can meet up to play fun te reo games and meet others with a passion for te reo Māori. Expect fun, laughter, and a great chance to flex your language muscles – and hopefully learn a new kupu (word) or two!
Nau mai, haere mai – Māori learners of all ages and abilities are welcome. Tamariki and rangatahi under the age of 14 do need to be accompanied by an older whānau member.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine space (Level 2).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Children. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: tematapihi@wcc.govt.nz.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Let's Go LEGO®
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Creativity, problem-solving, storytelling, fun! Are you a master builder in disguise? Put your creative skills to the test and join us for Let's Go LEGO® to design and build your next masterpiece. Each session features a different theme and building challenge.
This programme is suitable for tamariki aged 5+ accompanied by their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Author event: Poetry extravaganza with essa may ranapiri and friends
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for an afternoon of poetry readings from queer Maaori rangatahi writers. Featuring: Aquila Merewitikau, Kōtuku Nuttall, Midden Rahurahu, Ruby Solly, and essa may ranapiri.
Location: Ngā Pou Ruahine (L2), Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
This is a free event, and all are welcome. We expect this event to be very popular and seating is limited, so please arrive early to ensure a seat.
About our writers: Aquila Merewitikau is an emerging two-spirit writer of Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngati Rangatahi Matakore, W̱SÁNEĆ and Pākeha descent. Aquila is currently a master’s student at the IIML and is working on a novel that explores being brown, queer, and in your twenties in Pōneke Wellington.
Midden Rahurahu (Ngaati Rahurahu, Ngaati Tahu-Ngaati Whaoa) is a writer who was raised by taangata turi. They were a co-editor of Te Rito o te Harakeke, an anthology of Maaori voices for Ihumaatao and were shortlisted for the Michael Gifkins Prize for Poorhara, their first novel (published in 2024 by Te…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Culture and Language. Special Events. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: Author Event.
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
LEGO® Time
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for LEGO® Time for space to be creative and free-build using our LEGO® and Duplo collections in your own time. Builders of all ages and experiences are welcome to get stuck in!
This programme is suitable for any builder aged 5+. Tamariki under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Nohinohi Reorua
Kilbirnie Library
Nohinohi Reorua: whāngaia tō Tama Toa ki te pānui pukapuka! E toru tekau meneti pakiwaitara, rotarota, waiata hoki i roto i te reo Māori me te reo Ingarihi, nō ngā kōhungahunga me ō rātou mātua kaitiaki.
Get your superhero hooked on books with our special bilingual storytimes! Featuring stories, rhymes, and songs in te reo Māori and English, these 30-minute sessions are open to anyone, whether you're fluent in te reo Māori or just starting out.
Recommended for tamariki aged 2-6 with their caregivers.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Culture and Language. Language: Te reo Māori and English. Contact: Phone Te Awa-a-Taia Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library on 387 1480.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let’s talk in English together
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Let’s talk in English! A free group for people who want to practise speaking and listening to English. Join anytime, just come to the library for these weekly sessions.
Please note this group does not run during school holidays.
Location: Te Kiri-o-Tāne, Community Room 2 (Mezzanine)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. CRAFTerschool
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children.
Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Crafting starts at 3.30pm, please arrive by 4pm so you have time to complete the craft.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main rd
Tawa
5028.
Read to Kurī @ Waitohi
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us and our doggy guests from Canine Friends Pet Therapy for Read to Kurī at the library. You can book a 15-minute session to sit with one of our friendly dogs and read your favourite book, or one you've found at the library.
Read to Kurī aims to help children improve their literacy, self-confidence, and self-esteem in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. This programme is perfect for tamariki aged 5+ who would like to practice their reading skills while making a new canine friend at the library.
To book your session, please call the library on 04 477 6151, or email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz with your preferred date and time.
Bookings are for 15 minutes only. After you have booked, library staff will be in contact informing you what time to arrive for your session.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Call Johnsonville Library on 04 477 6151, or email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville 6037.
Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Miramar Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Miramar Library, on 388 8005.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Off-site events
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
You are welcome to stay on after the session for an informal playgroup and cuppa and chat with other parents and caregivers.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Off-site. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Island Bay Community Centre, on 383 7464.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Island Bay Community Centre
137 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Cummings Park Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Cummings Park Library on 479 2344.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Cummings Park Library,
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio
Wellington.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool storytime
Karori Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Rd
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa 5028.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Let's talk in English!
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Let’s talk in English! A free group for people who want to practise speaking and listening to English. Join anytime, just come to the library for these weekly sessions. Please note this group does not run during school holidays. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
CRAFTerschool
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children. Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Crafting starts at 3.30pm, please arrive by 4pm so you have time to complete the craft.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library - 477 6151.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Rd
Johnsonville.
Film Night
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Indie films, art-house flicks, documentaries and more -- join us at the library for a free film screening every week. Movies are selected from the library's collections and are suitable for adults. Check with the library to find out which movie is showing.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Music and Movies. Contact: Phone 04 8014040 for movie information.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Nohinohi Reorua
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Nohinohi Reorua: whāngaia tō Tama Toa ki te pānui pukapuka! E toru tekau meneti pakiwaitara, rotarota, waiata hoki i roto i te reo Māori me te reo Ingarihi, nō ngā kōhungahunga me ō rātou mātua kaitiaki.
Get your superhero hooked on books with our special bilingual storytimes! Featuring stories, rhymes, and songs in te reo Māori and English, these 30-minute sessions are open to anyone, whether you're fluent in te reo Māori or just starting out.
Recommended for tamariki aged 2-6 with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Culture and Language. Language: Te reo Māori and English. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Craft time for adults - bring a project!
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
A friendly space to work on your latest craft project. Bring along a project for some companionable crafting!
We will meet on the First Floor by the window overlooking Te Ngākau square.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Wā Toi
Karori Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 476 8413.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Let's go LEGO®
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme and building challenges.
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Contact: Phone Tawa Library on 232 1690.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa 5028.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. CRAFTerschool
Miramar Library
CRAFTerschool is a free art and craft session aimed at school aged children.
Join us for a different project every week during term time.
Suitable for children age 5+
Caregivers must remain onsite during sessions.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Miramar Library on 388 8005.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
Calm Colouring for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Enjoy some relaxing colouring in the library. Paper and pencils are provided, though you are welcome to bring your own.
This event is on Ngā Paiaka, the Bleachers on the Ground Floor.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
Rainbow Youth Choir
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join the Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir! The choir connects rainbow rangatahi and their allies from across the Greater Wellington region to sing together. The choir is open to any interested young people aged 13+, with no audition or experience needed.
The Wellington Rainbow Youth Choir rehearses every Wednesday during the school term in Community Room 1, on the Mezzanine floor at Te Matapihi Central Library. New members are always welcome.
For more information, please email the choir administrator.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email wr.youth.choir@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Annual book sale
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Book lovers, this is the event you've been waiting for! Our popular annual book sale is back at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library, packed with great reads at great prices. From bestselling novels and fascinating non-fiction to fantastic books for kids, you'll find plenty to explore. With books starting from just 50 cents and sale tables refreshed regularly, every visit brings new discoveries. Grab your bags and get ready to stock up!
Audience & event type: Children & families. Teens. Learning & literacy. Where: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (G). Who: All are welcome. Floor/screen display: Ground Floor A. Ground Floor B. Ground Floor Children's Area. Level 1. Level 2. Mezzanine Community Rooms. Mezzanine Entrance. Manaaki layout: Full width.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Newtown Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Newtown Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Newtown Library, on 389 2830.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Newtown Library,
13 Constable St,
Newtown,
Wellington 6021.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Preschool Storytime
Island Bay Library
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Island Bay Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Call Island Bay Library on 383 7216.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Island Bay Library
167 The Parade
Island Bay 6023.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Nohinohi Reorua
Miramar Library
Nohinohi Reorua: whāngaia tō Tama Toa ki te pānui pukapuka! E toru tekau meneti pakiwaitara, rotarota, waiata hoki i roto i te reo Māori me te reo Ingarihi, nō ngā kōhungahunga me ō rātou mātua kaitiaki.
Get your superhero hooked on books with our special bilingual storytimes! Featuring stories, rhymes, and songs in te reo Māori and English, these 30-minute sessions are open to anyone, whether you're fluent in te reo Māori or just starting out.
Recommended for tamariki aged 2-6 with their caregivers.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Culture and Language. Language: Te reo Māori and English. Contact: Phone Motu-kairangi Miramar Library on 388 8005.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar
Wellington 6022.
Preschool storytime
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Fun and interactive stories, songs, and rhymes to inspire your preschooler and grow a love of literacy. Through stories and play, children learn how to express themselves and understand the world around them. Recommended for children aged 2 – 4 years with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies.
For pēpi aged 0-2 with their caregivers.
Location: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (Ground Floor)
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Brooklyn Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Brooklyn Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Brooklyn Library on 04 384 6814.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Brooklyn Library
Cnr of Harrison and Cleveland Streets
Brooklyn 6021.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Wā Toi
Cummings Park Library
Make friends with other crafty kids at these free arts and crafts workshops for school-aged tamariki! Drawing, weaving, origami, mask-making, and much more - what will you create?
Wā Toi is recommended for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Cummings Park Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 479 2344.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Cummings Park (Ngaio) Library
1a Ottawa Road
Ngaio 6035.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Page Turners Teen Book Club
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Are you ready to be part of the coolest book club around? Look no further than the Page Turners Book Club and Craft Society!
We meet fortnightly to discuss books, share kai, and do crafts. Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews!
For bookworms of all genders aged 11+.
Spaces are limited to 10 attendees per session; email Tawa Library (tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz) to save your spot!
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Email Tawa Library at tawa.library@wcc.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
158 Main Road
Tawa.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Page Turners Teen Book Club
Newtown Library
Are you ready to be part of the coolest book club around? Look no further than the Page Turners Book Club and Craft Society!
We meet fortnightly to discuss books, share kai, and do crafts. Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews!
For bookworms of all genders aged 11+.
Where: Newtown Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Phone Newtown Library on 04 389 2830.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM.
Newtown Library
13 Constable Street
Newtown
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Teen Crochet Club
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Heya, cozy yarn crafters! Join us for an hour of gentle creative vibes, learning crochet in the library. Whether you're in the middle of a project or wanting to hang out with fellow yarn crafters, we are here for you. All skill levels are welcome. Yarn and hooks will be available for use during the event.
This club is for young people aged 11 – 18.
Email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz to register for a session.
The Teen Crochet Club runs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Ka kite anō!
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email johnsonville.library@wcc.govt.nz. Theme: Teen programming | Mindfulness | Crafts.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
LEGO® for Adults
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Adults can come along and play with LEGO®! Come along and have fun building.
The LEGO® will be available on the high table at the bottom of the Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (G).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Author Event: Africa, Art & Aotearoa - Past, Present, and Future
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
The African Book Club presents a panel conversation with Tendai Mutambu, Khadro Mohamed, and Tunmise Adebowale on African art and literature.
The panelists will reflect on African-New Zealand art and literature in the past, present, and future from their unique perspectives as artists. There will be an audience Q&A.
This event will be held in Ngā Pou Ruahine on level two of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Nau mai - all welcome!
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Special Events. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Annual book sale
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Book lovers, this is the event you've been waiting for! Our popular annual book sale is back at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library, packed with great reads at great prices. From bestselling novels and fascinating non-fiction to fantastic books for kids, you'll find plenty to explore. With books starting from just 50 cents and sale tables refreshed regularly, every visit brings new discoveries. Grab your bags and get ready to stock up!
Audience & event type: Children & families. Teens. Learning & literacy. Where: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (G). Who: All are welcome. Floor/screen display: Ground Floor A. Ground Floor B. Ground Floor Children's Area. Level 1. Level 2. Mezzanine Community Rooms. Mezzanine Entrance. Manaaki layout: Full width.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street.
Tea and Tales (Mandarin)
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Join us for our Tea and Tales in Mandarin. If you love Mandarin literature, reading, and wish to learn its cultural history while connecting with people just like you; in a setting that is open to hearing and sharing your stories and knowledge; then we invite you to join us for Mandarin tea and tales on every third Friday of the month at 10:00-12:00 in Johnsonville library.
如果您是中国文学的爱好者，喜欢阅读 并希望学习和了解更多的中国文学知识愿意结交有共同爱好的新朋友 海阔天空的侃聊人生故事…… 欢迎您参加我们的康乐读书会活动。
时间: 每月的第三个星期五 上午10:00-12:00.
地点: 乔森威尔图书馆(Johnsonville Library)一楼会议室 .
联系人：June；电话号码：04-4776151。
Ethnic communities.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Adults. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: June at Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151. Theme: Mandarin Tea and Tales.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
Baby Rock and Rhyme
Kilbirnie Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Baby Rock and Rhyme
Karori Library
Join us for these fun and free sessions for parents and carers to interact with their babies through songs and stories. Rhyme, rhythm, repetition and music are the building blocks of language for babies. Recommended for children aged 0 – 2 years and their caregivers.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Karori Library on 476 8413.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Literally a literary book quiz
Khandallah Library
Put your knowledge to the test for an hour of community bibliotherapy (wellbeing through people and books)..
Where: Khandallah Library. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Book and Discussion groups. Special Events. Contact: Khandallah Library - phone 479 7535. Theme: Literature Quiz.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Khandallah Library
8 Ganges Road
Khandallah
Wellington.
Let's Go LEGO®
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Put your creative skills to the test to design and build your masterpieces. Each session will have a different theme and building challenges.
Recommended for children aged 5+ with their caregivers.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Children. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on 477 6151.
Friday, November 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Annual book sale
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Book lovers, this is the event you've been waiting for! Our popular annual book sale is back at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library, packed with great reads at great prices. From bestselling novels and fascinating non-fiction to fantastic books for kids, you'll find plenty to explore. With books starting from just 50 cents and sale tables refreshed regularly, every visit brings new discoveries. Grab your bags and get ready to stock up!
Audience & event type: Children & families. Teens. Learning & literacy. Where: Ngā Paiaka | Bleachers (G). Who: All are welcome. Floor/screen display: Ground Floor A. Ground Floor B. Ground Floor Children's Area. Level 1. Level 2. Mezzanine Community Rooms. Mezzanine Entrance. Manaaki layout: Full width.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 9:30 AM – 4:45 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street.
Let's Go LEGO®
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Creativity, problem-solving, storytelling, fun! Are you a master builder in disguise? Put your creative skills to the test and join us for Let's Go LEGO® to design and build your next masterpiece. Each session features a different theme and building challenge.
This programme is suitable for tamariki aged 5+ accompanied by their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Contact: Phone 801 4040.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Live reading of The Black Woman of Gippsland play
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library for a live reading of The Black Woman of Gippsland by Andrea James.
Based on real events and set on Andrea’s grandmother’s country, The Black Woman of Gippsland is a poetic, emotionally rich and clever embracing of First Nations stories that have long been silenced. In 2026, Andrea's play The Black Woman of Gippsland was awarded Nick Enright Prize for Playwriting at the NSW Literary Awards, with judges praising it as an outstanding and extraordinary work that deftly reveals how colonial myths shape the way histories are recorded and believed.
This event is part of the Breaking Ground: International Indigenous Writing Festival, produced by Te Whanganui-a-Tara based creative company, Tawata Productions, and made possible by our partners Wellington City Council, Creative New Zealand, Hannah Playhouse, Toi Aro and Te Haukāinga.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Special Events. Contact: Neil Johnstone. Theme: Breaking Ground : International Indigenous Writing Festival is honoured to present this raw, live reading of The Black Woman of Gippsland, by Andrea James (Yorta Yorta/Gunaikurnai).
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
Wellington Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
Whānau Film
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Cosy up and watch a fun family-friendly movie (rated G or PG) in the children's area at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui. Ask at the library to find out which movie will be screened.
Our Whānau Film afternoons at Te Matapihi take place on the 3rd Saturday of each month and are recommended for tamariki aged 5+ years with their caregivers.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Preschool. Event Type: Special Events. Music and Movies. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Youth Night
Karori Library
These after-hours events are for teens who are into books, crafts, board games, and generally just hanging out.
Our Youth Nights are totally free but you do need to be 14+ in order to come, so please come prepared to show your student ID. Once you’re in, our spaces are yours!
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Email karori.youthnight@wcc.govt.nz.
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz.