Your Local Library
Hutt City Libraries provide resources, services and events at 8 locations around Hutt City. We want to help you to ‘put knowledge to use’, and aim to meet the needs of all residents whether you’re after something for learning or relaxing - whatever your passion of the moment.
We aim to gather items that anticipate your needs, including local heritage materials, and provide a public ‘lounge’ where you can meet with others, attend one of our events or use our IT facilities.
The War Memorial Library holds resources of considerable depth and breadth; not only books, newspapers and other print media, but also a growing range of DVDs, CDs and other digital media. To us the format is not important, it’s the quality of the information that counts. Seven other smaller Community Libraries provide convenient local access to core collections and services. These libraries are also able to draw on the resources of the War Memorial Library.
Hours and Locations
Check the location and hours of your local library:
War Memorial :
Eastbourne
:
Moera
: Naenae
:
Petone
:
Stokes Valley :
Taita
:
Wainuiomata
How do I join?
It’s free to join for Hutt City residents. You can sign up for a card at any of our Libraries, but bring some form of personal ID, such as your driver's licence, and also bring something showing your name and address, e.g. your latest phone or power bill. Non-residents can join and borrow for an annual subscription of $100, or pay $2 per item borrowed.
Most items are free to borrow, but some priority access books and other high demand adult items (such as current DVDs or CDs) will incur a charge stated at the point of display. All children’s items are free.
Your Library card is your passport to our riches. Keep it handy as you will need it to borrow items. Please let us know immediately if your card is lost or stolen, or if you change your address.
If you are under 16, you will require the signature of your Parent or Guardian.
Want to join now? Click here to join online.
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Explore our Resources
We hold over 300,000 items with hundreds more being added each month. From current novels or ‘how to’ books, to an extensive range of magazines, DVDs, CDs, graphic novels, talking books and PC Games - something for all ages and interests.
There is a strong focus on children’s services and resources for all ages from babies to teens. Librarians are available to assist with selecting books and other materials. Pre-school story times and holiday programmes are offered at each Library.
All Libraries have public access Internet and free Word Processing PCs.
We provide free access to all NZ websites as well as selected international sites, including a range of overseas online newspapers. Open access to the Internet or email is available for a modest charge.
The Central LIbrary has WiFi capability throughout the building. If you have a WiFi enabled laptop, you can register with CafeNET service and use broadband Internet within the building from this network.
The Central Library holds specialist Māori, heritage, family history and law collections.
Finding what you need
Use our Catalogue to search for any item or topic, where it’s located and whether it’s on the shelf. If you need assistance or advice, Information Services at the Central Library provide a full reference service, whether its helping out with your homework, or tracking down that latest hot item. Phone us on 570 2713 or email us.
Our growing collection of online resources on the eResources page, provides you with access to thousands of magazines, newspapers and reference books - more than we could ever hold on the Libraries shelves - as well as recommended web links. To use the databases from home, you will need to get a Password to use with your Library Card number.
Policies
We have written policies for most areas of our collections and services. If you would like to see these or comment on any aspect of the Libraries, then please contact us to discuss your concerns.