Reviews of Wellington Central Library | Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui. (Library) in Wellington (Wellington).

Wellington Central Library | Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui

137 Reviews

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65 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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Reviews of Wellington Central Library | Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui

H. S.

One of the best places for the locals to learn and spend time catch up with friends. It offers the great atmosphere for all ages to refresh themselves by reading.

D. C.

Fantastic central community library: magazines, CDs, DVDs, reference, journals, books, great kids, YA areas, study zones An essential part of life in Wellington (especially if you have a family). Very treasured.

G. k.

Spent here quite a lot of time last year and really loved it. You can find all kind of books and a great atmosphere here. Whenever I wanted to have a good time reading I came here and always found a good place. The children's corner is great as well and there's a place to pray on the first floor next to the Cafe.

F. a. W.

It has three floors, each one has hundreds shelves of books I assume, because its really big. Love the vibes around, everyone seems concentrating on something they really love. Also, they have a cafe where you can get great food after a hunting in knowledge.

M. A.

I'm devastated that the library is closed for good! It was the first place my family discovered when we're first came to Wellington. We spent hours every weekend here, lying around reading books, listening to music and picking out movies, then wandering up to Clarks for a cuppa. What will we do now...forget everything else! The library is a priority...

S. J.

Wellington Central Library is a great place to hang out. Heaps of good books and public spaces to use. It also has paid computer access and printing. You can connect to the free “cbdfree” wifi too. Too bad it’s closed at the moment for earthquake strengthening. When it is back open it should be a great place again.

W. H.

What's not to love about a library. We were just visiting wellington and I need a place to work and open my laptop and I had a productive afternoon here. Nice ambience to work / study, especially with the view overlooking the harbour - couldn't ask more! We get a free wifi from the city as well - Thank you Wellington.

L. v. G.

An impressive library for such a small city. A huge amount of space over 4 floors. A cafe with large amounts of seating areas, and desks and chairs all around the library for working. Free Wi-Fi is great here, provided by Wellington Council. They have heaps of books of all types, CDs, DVDs, magazines etc.

A. B.

Big library with lots of space to read and study. Heaps of cool resources like DVDs and magazines. Even has loads of cool vinyl records. Cool little cafe inside too.

J. F.

A large and very well equipped library, colocated with the Citizens Advice Bureau and Clark's Cafe. The collection is extensive and covers pretty much anything you would care to read. There's also a large audiovisual section where music and movies/TV series can be hired. There's a special children's area with beanbags and toys, which hosts children's storytime and other activities. Throughout the four levels of the library there are plenty of armchairs forr quiet reading, desks for individual study, and tables for group discussion. It's a good place to meet a friend or do some individual work. It's also warm and inviting in winter when it's cold and wet outside.

C. S.

Fantastic library. Various little nooks to curl up and plant yourself down, always lots of folks with laptops. Great variety of books over different floors as well as magazines, dvds&cds. Ground floor also has a good children's area. New self check out machines are great, super quick and easy to use - have seen little people&grandas use them no problems. Most of the staff are super friendly and helpful. Great big book sale a couple of times a year. Clarks cafe upstairs is a great spot too. All the libraries do interloans, would definitely recommend downloading the app.

G. R.

A great library! Airy and spacious, excellent selection of books, a good cafe attached, and overall a relaxing environment. They also sell off old books a couple of times a year.

s.

Generally speaking the Wellington City library has top of the line and very up to date collection of general interest books, magazines, CDs, DVDs etc. But it really falls short if you are after resources for research of any sort of depth. And as someone else mentioned the fees and fines are horrendous.

s. s.

Great place for young kids, music sessions, and pin group are held here too.

S. S.

Wonderful librarians that went out of their way to help us find misplaced books and even check one out after the computer had been shut down and the staff were on their way out the door,. We greatly appreciate this extra care that at our local library.

B. Y. H.

Large amounts of collection, all sorts of book you are looking for, great service, free WiFi, friendly staff, and nice coffee, its so sad to hear that they are going to close due to the public safety concerns with the building construction, many thanks.

D. G.

My favorite service I utilized the most in Wellington since my arrival in 2012. It gave me access to wide range of books and online resources. It is the best place to start exploring as a new migrant.

P. A.

Old-looking structure, but with a nice cosy layout (and cafe). Good selection of books as well (that I wasn't able to find in newer libraries).

Á. M.

Wellington City Library is not only very well equipped library, but it is also free for locals. It ofers a great place to read, study, research and meet.

H. K.

The coolest library in the world 📚. There’s also Supreme cafe inside. Great place not only for reading and study but also for relaxation and chill out.

B. P.

Great, fast free internet, A++

P. D.

A fantastic library with a great cafe. Has an extensive catalogue of books, DVDs, audio books and more. Even the magazine and newspaper selection rivals anyone's.

A. P.

2nd home. Lol i spent my life studying here for 3 weeks before exams. nice place. Need to make their wifi faster though. Also wish that they were open longer than 3hrs on Sundays.

B.

Free wifi, generally a quiet environment with lots of places to study. Great range of books as well.

D. W. S.

Really large selection of books, CDs and DVDs. Plenty of places to sit and read our study. WiFi available.

J. N.

Several floors with lots of seating available, great place to go for free WiFi and just so studies/research!

S. S.

Love spending time here. Very cosy and comfortable. Very quiet. Huge collection of books. Friendly staff.

A. K.

Nice library, and usually some free space to sit and work. And lots of floors to go to if one is noisy.

C. C.

I went to study almost every day, for many weeks and with children!! We were welcome every time despite the fact that we were too loud and noisy several times. We thank all the staff.

L. S.

Awesome place to hang out during a rainy day in wellington. Free Wi-Fi, lots of books and a nice cafe

P. P.

Warm and dry. Good books to read. Especially big books like atlases with nice artwork and captions.

K. J.

nice library they let you lie down to read your book and no one told you off for that. librarian not interested in being my friend.

J. H.

Awesome library. Big with lots of desks. And fast free wifi

L. Q.

Great, modern architecture and a huge variety of well organized easy to find books.

J. I.

A brilliant selection of books, free internet on their computer when looking at NZ sites & helpful staff.

f. P.

Great place to hang out and read with Free Wifi (but careful it's not very good between 3 to 6)

F. a. s. G.

Best library in the city!! So many things to read and the audio selection is second to none!!

T. E.

Nice modern library with a good range of books. However, the fees are quite high.

K. V.

One of the most incredible libraries to date. Had some amazing memories of this place when I was at school.

L. C.

Nice place to sit and read also has great cafe.

J. G.

So vast! Massive library, love the atmosphere here. Staff are friendly too!

J.

Large catalouge of books and dvds for borrowing, kind libarians and great free internet.

J. T.

Awesome place to hang out when nothing to do in wellington. Comfy seats and beanbags at the back downstairs

D. F.

It was a quiet place to study.

R. E. S.

Good took take your kid and read stories to them. A very good collection.

S. R.

Great library, very helpful and so much to see and the web site is brilliant

N.

Great library, very very big. Great wifi.

A. L.

The selection of books, music and video is amazing.

Y. S.

Large collection of resources, but not enough seating to accommodate lunchtime readers!

L. X.

Plenty of seating, a great place to study.

L. R.

Free wifi, lot of books, friendly people and computers too!

N. V.

Really nice place, accessible to everyone. Friendly and helpful staff!

F. L.

good selection, and you can rent DVDs as well

J. G.

Free Internet is awesome. Staff were very helpful too

H. H.

Nice café, good choice of food and pastries.

M.

Excellent collection......also has kids section

R. A.

Huge collection of books and other resources. Some activites as well.

M. H.

The library was the perfect place to learn.

P. T.

You get a huge varieties of books here...... Must check them all

G. S.

We can get all the books you want

B. T.

Heaps of books to choose. I recommend it!

M. P. K.

Huge collection of books available...

N. W.

good place for any family outing.

C. W.

All the books and magazines and comics 📔📕📖📗📘📙📚📓📰

J. T.

Love it. Good place to study

M. R.

Nice inside, windy outside

B. B. w. S.

Cool. Needs more computers.

S. S.

Very clean and tidy

J. K.

Great place for studying

A. R.

Nice modern library

M. R.

My happy place in Wellington

R. J.

Cozy place for reading

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Good

C. C.

good

b. m.

Great

B. N.

great

G. M.

Fantastic library

R. s. w. u.

love this place!!!!!!!!!!!

B.

(Translated) This is one of our favorite libraries. It is large, the different areas designated by age and interests are very cozy, spacious and beautiful. A perfect place to take the kids and share some fun reading time. (Original) Esta es una de nuestras bibliotecas favoritas. Es grande, las distintas áreas designadas por edades e intereses son muy acogedoras, espaciosas y bonitas. Un lugar perfecto para llevar a los niños y compartir un tiempo de lectura entretenida.

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(Translated) Very large library with friendly, smiling staff with excellent advice. I asked for information on "Maori Culture" DVDs and got answers. Thanks to everyone I have met. Possibility to read on site and recharge your phone, connect to the internet. Great place! (Original) Très grande bibliothèque avec du personnel aimable souriant et d'excellent conseil. J'ai demandé des informations sur les DVD "culture maorie" et j'ai obtenu des réponses. Merci à tous ceux que j'ai rencontrés. Possibilité de lire sur place et de recharger son téléphone, de se connecter à internet. Great place !

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(Translated) A place of Culture at the end of the world, it tempts me (Original) Un lieu de Culture au bout du monde, ça me tente

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