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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Library Tour
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join a free tour of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. See how returns are processed in the basement, and learn about te taiao - the natural world - and how it informs Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui.
Each tour lasts around 60 minutes and can suit any level of accessibility.
The tour will leave from the Ground Floor Manaaki Desk.
Tours for special groups are available by arrangement please contact us.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Theme: Library Tour.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
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, July 28, 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, July 28, 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, July 29, 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, July 29, 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, July 29, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
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, July 29, 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, July 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
Read to Kurī @ Te Matapihi
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us and our doggy guests from Canine Friends Pet Therapy for Read to Kurī at the library. You can book a 10-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 click the Sign Up button.
Bookings are for 10 minutes only. After you have booked, library staff will be in contact informing you what time to arrive for your session.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 04 801 4040.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
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, July 29, 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, July 29, 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, July 30, 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, July 30, 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, July 30, 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, July 30, 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, July 30, 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.
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.
Thursday, July 30, 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, July 30, 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. 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.
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, July 30, 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, July 30, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM.
Newtown Library
13 Constable Street
Newtown
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz. Made in Miramar: Inside the ZELMA Lamp Factory, a Local History Talk
Miramar Library
Get cosy at Miramar Library for a short evening talk on the history of the ‘lamp factory’ ZELMA (New Zealand Electric Lamp Manufacturers).
Hear about the site on Tauhinu Road and the local workers who produced lightbulbs day and night for the war effort and many years beyond. This event also marks the opening of an accompanying exhibition, which will be on display in the library for three weeks.
The New Zealand Electric Lamp Manufacturers opened in 1940, during the Second World War. At the time, electricity had only recently become commonplace in homes, and the country soon faced supply shortages and “trial blackouts.” The need for domestic production boosted factory employment, with ZELMA becoming a major local employer.
By the time it closed in 1999, the factory was producing up to 20 million lightbulbs each year. Although the main site was demolished soon after closure, the former staff cafeteria still stands and is now part of the Greek Akarnanian Brotherhood on Byron Street.
Where: Miramar Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Talks and Performances. Special Events. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar
Wellington.
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 outside the Makerspace on Level 1.
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, July 30, 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, July 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:50 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
Between the Lines: The Devil’s Bargain 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, July 30, 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, July 31, 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, July 31, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
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: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Language: Te reo Māori and English.
Friday, July 31, 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. 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, July 31, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Cuentacuentos - Storytimes in Spanish
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. Join us at Te Māhanga Karori Library every first Saturday of the month at 11 AM.
Part of our World Languages Storytimes.
Where: Karori Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Culture and Language. Language: Spanish. Contact: Eloisa at Karori Library, phone 476 8413.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Rd
Karori 6012.
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, August 1, 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. The Creation Voyages | NZ String Quartet
Kilbirnie Library
The Creation Voyages, from New Zealand Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan's award-winning children's book Weaving Earth & Sky is an exciting new performance from the New Zealand String Quartet - Te Rōpū Tūrū o Aotearoa. Through music and storytelling, with imagery by Gavin Bishop, the NZSQ vividly reimagines Aotearoa's creation myths in an engaging, whānau-friendly performance.
Please note that spaces are limited and registration is highly recommended for this free performance. Visit Eventfinda to secure your place: Register | The Creation Voyages | Kilbirnie Library
Across 45 minutes, string quartet will meet live storytelling. NZSQ violinist Peter will narrate Ranginui and Papatūānuku's embrace, their separation and the rise of the atua, while accompanied by live sound effects and music played by the NZSQ on their unique instruments.
The Creation Voyages is suitable for all ages, but it has been created with primary-school-aged tamariki and their whānau in mind.
See you at Te Awa-a-Taia Ruth Gotlieb Library…
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Event Type: Music and Movies. Culture and Language. Special Events. Talks and Performances. Language: English and te reo Māori. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM.
Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library
101 Kilbirnie Place
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit www.eventfinda.co.nz. New Zealand Aotearoa music in fiction, fact and verse
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Three Wellington writers have turned their passion for music into books. In Paper Husbands, Nick Sceats tells the story of a band reuniting 30 years after playing at the Clarendon. In The Clean: in the dreamlife you need a rubber soul, Richard Langston celebrates the band that burst out of Dunedin 40 years ago. In The Richard Poems, Simon Sweetman explores a toxic friendship through the playlist of their lives. Come and hear Nick, Simon and Richard riff on their books and the music that inspired them.
📍 Ngā Paiaka / Bleachers
Meet the authors, Nick Sceats is the co-founder and director of Catapult, a leadership development company, and has also worked in journalism and marketing. He enjoys guitars, gardening, reading, and sailing at Worser Bay. Nick lives on the Miramar Peninsula in Wellington with his wife, Andrea. Paper Husbands is his first novel.
Richard Langston is a Wellington journalist, poet and television director who has written about the Dunedin music scene since the 1980s, including in …
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Book and Discussion groups. Talks and Performances. Contact: Neil Johnstone. Theme: Music themed literary event with three Wellington based authors.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 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.
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.
Sunday, August 2, 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 Creation Voyages | NZ String Quartet
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
The Creation Voyages, from New Zealand Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan's award-winning children's book Weaving Earth & Sky is an exciting new performance from the New Zealand String Quartet - Te Rōpū Tūrū o Aotearoa. Through music and storytelling, with imagery by Gavin Bishop, the NZSQ vividly reimagines Aotearoa's creation myths in an engaging, whānau-friendly performance.
Please note that spaces are limited and registration is highly recommended for this free performance. Visit Eventfinda to secure your place: Register | The Creation Voyages | Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
Across 45 minutes, string quartet will meet live storytelling. NZSQ violinist Peter will narrate Ranginui and Papatūānuku's embrace, their separation and the rise of the atua, while accompanied by live sound effects and music played by the NZSQ on their unique instruments.
The Creation Voyages is suitable for all ages, but it has been created with primary-school-aged tamariki and their whānau in mind.
See you at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui for…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Preschool. Event Type: Music and Movies. Culture and Language. Special Events. Talks and Performances. Language: English and te reo Māori. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.eventfinda.co.nz. The Creation Voyages | NZ String Quartet
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
The Creation Voyages, from New Zealand Poet Laureate Robert Sullivan's award-winning children's book Weaving Earth & Sky is an exciting new performance from the New Zealand String Quartet - Te Rōpū Tūrū o Aotearoa. Through music and storytelling, with imagery by Gavin Bishop, the NZSQ vividly reimagines Aotearoa's creation myths in an engaging, whānau-friendly performance.
Please note that spaces are limited and registration is highly recommended for this free performance. Visit Eventfinda to secure your place: Register | The Creation Voyages | Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
Across 45 minutes, string quartet will meet live storytelling. NZSQ violinist Peter will narrate Ranginui and Papatūānuku's embrace, their separation and the rise of the atua, while accompanied by live sound effects and music played by the NZSQ on their unique instruments.
The Creation Voyages is suitable for all ages, but it has been created with primary-school-aged tamariki and their whānau in mind.
See you at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui for…
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Teens. Preschool. Event Type: Music and Movies. Culture and Language. Special Events. Talks and Performances. Language: English and te reo Māori. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
For more info visit www.eventfinda.co.nz. 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, August 2, 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, August 2, 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, August 2, 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. Preschool Storytime
Kilbirnie 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: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit 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, August 3, 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!
Kilbirnie 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. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Kilbirnie Library, phone 387 1480.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
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: Near the Learning English Collection on Level 2
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, August 3, 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.
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.
Monday, August 3, 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, August 3, 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, August 3, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville 6037.
Share Te Matapihi Memories
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Visit Taupuni Hopuoro Sound Studio at Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library to record short reflections on your strongest library memory and your aspirations for Te Matapihi in the future.
You will have two minutes to record a reminiscence, and two minutes to record your vision for the future of Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui, Central Library. We are looking forward to introducing you to our studio and creating a collection of community stories.
To book your session, please click the Sign Up button.
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.
Sessions are held in Taupuni Hopuoro Sound Studio (Level 2).
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Teens. Seniors. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz. Event series: Share Te Matapihi Memories. Event Type: Maker and Technology. Special Events.
Monday, August 3, 2026, 4:15 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central
Wellington.
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, August 3, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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, August 4, 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
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, August 4, 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, August 5, 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, August 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. 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, August 5, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
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, August 5, 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, August 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
Read to Kurī @ Te Matapihi
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us and our doggy guests from Canine Friends Pet Therapy for Read to Kurī at the library. You can book a 10-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 click the Sign Up button.
Bookings are for 10 minutes only. After you have booked, library staff will be in contact informing you what time to arrive for your session.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 04 801 4040.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
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, August 5, 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, August 5, 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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, August 6, 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.
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.
Thursday, August 6, 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, August 6, 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. Meet the past: Women in colonial Aotearoa
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Explore perspectives and experiences on wāhine Māori and Pākehā emigrants in the first decades of colonisation in an interactive, hands-on living history kōrero with stories, letters, images, garments, and objects.
Suitable for ages 11+.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Teens. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Activities and Hobbies. Special Events. Talks and Performances. Theme: August is New Zealand family history month.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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 outside the Makerspace on Level 1.
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, August 6, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
African Book Club
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Come along to a book club focusing on art (books, movies, CDs) from the continent of Africa.
We will read books from the continent of Africa with a chosen theme that we can discuss as a group each month. We will encourage collaboration, discussion, and learning together. All are welcome to attend and share what they have enjoyed from Africa.
We will be meeting in Te Kuaka - Hui 4 (Level 1). Ask at the Enquiry Desk on Level 1.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Book and Discussion groups. Culture and Language. Contact: Email Josiah and Khadro - enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Thursday, August 6, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 7, 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, August 8, 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.
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.
Sunday, August 9, 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, August 9, 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, August 9, 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. Preschool Storytime
Kilbirnie 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: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit 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, August 10, 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!
Kilbirnie 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. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Kilbirnie Library, phone 387 1480.
Monday, August 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
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: Near the Learning English Collection on Level 2
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, August 10, 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.
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.
Monday, August 10, 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, August 10, 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, August 10, 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, August 10, 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
Seniors in the HIVE
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
A hands-on technology-rich session for kaumātua whereby they are guided through what the Tūhura HIVE Makerspace and Recording Studio has to offer. This includes the recording studio, loom, 3-d printer, laser cutter, cricut crafting, VR experience.
Registration recommended by calling (04) 477 6151.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub > The HIVE. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Music and Movies. Special Events.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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, August 11, 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, August 11, 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, August 12, 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, August 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. 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, August 12, 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, August 12, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
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, August 12, 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, August 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
Read to Kurī @ Te Matapihi
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us and our doggy guests from Canine Friends Pet Therapy for Read to Kurī at the library. You can book a 10-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 click the Sign Up button.
Bookings are for 10 minutes only. After you have booked, library staff will be in contact informing you what time to arrive for your session.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 04 801 4040.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
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, August 12, 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, August 12, 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, August 13, 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, August 13, 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, August 13, 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, August 13, 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, August 13, 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.
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.
Thursday, August 13, 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, August 13, 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. 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.
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, August 13, 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, August 13, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM.
Newtown Library
13 Constable Street
Newtown
Wellington.
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, August 13, 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 outside the Makerspace on Level 1.
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, August 13, 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, August 14, 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, August 14, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
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: Culture and Language. Early Learning and Literacy. Language: Te reo Māori and English.
Friday, August 14, 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. 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, August 14, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Johnsonville Library
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville.
For more info visit wcl.govt.nz. Mabuhay! Filipino language storytime and crafts
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Celebrating the multilingual heritage of the Philippines, join us for a bilingual storytime – in Filipino and English at Waitohi Library! Let’s celebrate the culture, history, and resilience of Filipino-Kiwi through stories and songs from home. Then, let’s make a paper jeepney – a popular mode of transportation in the Philippines!
Tara na! Let’s go!
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Preschool. Children. Teens. Adults. Event Type: Culture and Language. Activities and Hobbies. Special Events. Contact: Phone Johnsonville Library on (04) 477 6151. Theme: World Language Celebration.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
Irish fiddling: How migration shaped the music
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
The humble Irish fiddle-player and the music they play has changed substantially in the last 100 years, keeping step with the migration patterns of the Irish in the 19th and 20th centuries. Enjoy a light-hearted and musical romp through time, including some personal family insights, with librarian Sue on the fiddle.
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Teens. Children. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Music and Movies. Culture and Language. Special Events. Theme: August is New Zealand family history month.
Saturday, August 15, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa
Wellington.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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, August 15, 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. 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, August 15, 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, August 15, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Karori Library
247 Karori Road
Karori 6012.
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.
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.
Sunday, August 16, 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. 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 16, 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, August 17, 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, August 17, 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!
Kilbirnie 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. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Kilbirnie Library, phone 387 1480.
Monday, August 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
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: Near the Learning English Collection on Level 2
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, August 17, 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.
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.
Monday, August 17, 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, August 17, 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, August 17, 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, August 17, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 18, 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, August 19, 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, August 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. 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, August 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui
65 Victoria St
Wellington 6011.
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, August 19, 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, August 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Miramar Library
68 Miramar Avenue
Miramar 6022.
Read to Kurī @ Te Matapihi
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Join us and our doggy guests from Canine Friends Pet Therapy for Read to Kurī at the library. You can book a 10-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 click the Sign Up button.
Bookings are for 10 minutes only. After you have booked, library staff will be in contact informing you what time to arrive for your session.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone 04 801 4040.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
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, August 19, 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, August 19, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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, August 20, 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.
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.
Thursday, August 20, 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, August 20, 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. Teen craft 101: learn to crochet
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Up for a side quest after school? Learn the basics of crocheting. Join us in the lower ground for an hour of fun and creativity. If you have your own project and would like to work alongside others, we would be happy to have you. All materials provided. Space is limited; sign-up is required.
For rangatahi (teens) ages 11+.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Contact: Johnsonville Library, phone 477 6151. Theme: Teen Events.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 3:45 PM – 5:00 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 outside the Makerspace on Level 1.
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, August 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington 6011.
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, August 21, 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, August 21, 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, August 21, 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 - THIS SESSION IS CANCELLED
Khandallah Library
Put your knowledge to the test for half 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, August 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM.
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, August 21, 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, August 21, 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. South Asian Language Storytime
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Come along to a storytime for young children and their parents in South Asian Languages.
There will be a different language featured each month (check back close to each session's date to see the language featured), but we will promote all books and resources in our collections. Languages in our childrens collections are; Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, Bengali, Sinhala, Nepali.
Our July featured language will be: Hindi
We look forward to seeing you! And if you have time, please join us after the South Asian Storytime for our South Asian Bookclub.
Part of our World Languages Storytimes.
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. Theme: Community Languages Storytime.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
Airs, graces... and a few fair relics of Scotland
Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library
Today’s performance of solo cello music from Italy, France and Germany, interspersed with dances from Scotland and Jacobite songs, reflect histories of travel, migration and cultural exchange.
Cellist: Corrina Connor
Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library. Audience: Teens. Children. Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Music and Movies. Culture and Language. Special Events. Theme: August is New Zealand family history month.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM.
Tawa Library
158 Main Road
Tawa
Wellington.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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, August 22, 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. South Asian Bookclub
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
Please join us for our South Asian Bookclub!
We will introduce our World Language adults book collection in Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Sinhala and Tamil, as well as discuss resources in other South Asian languages.
Location: Level 2, Tamanuiterā meeting room (Victoria St side), Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library.
Where: Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Book and Discussion groups. Contact: Email enquiries@wcl.govt.nz.
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Te Matapihi ki te Ao Nui Central Library
65 Victoria St
Wellington Central.
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.
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.
Sunday, August 23, 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. Connecting threads: Quilting 101 for teens
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
Quilting is a perfect encapsulation of all things STEAM, and it’s been around since 3400 BC! Hear a brief history of quilting in colonial Aotearoa and try your hand at assembling a quilt block art piece to keep!
For teens aged 11+
Registration recommended. Register using the 'Sign Up' button.
Where: Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub. Audience: Teens. Event Type: Activities and Hobbies. Maker and Technology. Special Events. Theme: August is New Zealand family history month.
Sunday, August 23, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
Johnsonville Library at Waitohi Hub
34 Moorefield Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037.
For more info visit www.facebook.com. 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, August 23, 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, August 23, 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. Preschool Storytime
Kilbirnie 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: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Preschool. Children. Event Type: Early Learning and Literacy. Contact: Phone Kilbirnie Library on 387 1480.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
For more info visit 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, August 24, 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!
Kilbirnie 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. Nau mai rā tātou katoa | Everybody is welcome.
Where: Ruth Gotlieb (Kilbirnie) Library. Audience: Adults. Seniors. Event Type: Culture and Language. Contact: Kilbirnie Library, phone 387 1480.
Monday, August 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Kilbirnie Library
101 Kilbirnie Crescent
Kilbirnie 6022.
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: Near the Learning English Collection on Level 2
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, August 24, 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.
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.
Monday, August 24, 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, August 24, 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, August 24, 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, August 24, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 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, August 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Te Matapihi Central Library
65 Victoria Street
Wellington.
For more info visit www.wcl.govt.nz.