In the heart of Porirua is Te Ngahere o te Matauranga ki Porirua – The great forest of knowledge at Porirua.
The Porirua City Centre Library is located on the corner of Norrie and Parumoana Streets, in the building we share with Pātaka Art + Museum. We have entrances on Norrie Street and Wi Neera Drive. Two hours' free parking is available in the Te Rauparaha Arena car park, or on the streets around the library.
Main Library hours:
| Monday | 10am – 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 10am – 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am – 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 10am – 8pm |
| Friday | 10am – 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm – 4pm |
Stories, singing and craft twice a week at the big library. We explore the best children's books, and then do our own interpretive crafty activity.
City Centre Library, children's area, Wednesdays & Fridays 10.45am during term time.
A warm, friendly, tuneful social opportunity for babies and caregivers alike. Come and make a joyful sound at City Centre Library.
City Centre Library, children's area, Thursdays at 10.30am during school term time
Do you like knitting? Are you interested in speaking Te Reo Māori? Tuia Te Reo is a knitting circle that meets once a month at Porirua City Centre Library.
City Centre Library from May 2019Street address:
Corner of Norrie and Parumoana Streets, Porirua City.
Postal address:
P O Box 50 218, Porirua City 5240
Email: circulation@poriruacity.govt.nz
Telephone: (04) 237 1533
Fax: (04) 237 7320
