ORANGE
Porirua City is at the orange setting of the Covid-19 traffic lights protection framework. This means some changes to the way we work and live, as protections are in place to help minimise the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Find out more
For up to date information about alert levels, community cases, and getting tested visit covid19.govt.nz and health.govt.nz.
Porirua Library 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. Two hours' free parking is available in the Te Rauparaha Arena car park, or on the streets around the library.
| Monday | 9.30am – 5.30pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am – 5.30pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am – 5.30pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am – 5.30pm |
| Friday | 9.30am – 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 12 noon – 4.00pm |
| HOLIDAY | Date | Status |
| QUEENS BIRTHDAY | Monday 6th June | closed |
| MATARIKI | Friday 24th June | closed |
After hours returns can be made through the chute at the side of the library, heading towards the Arena Fitness Center and Swimming Pools.
| Phone | (04) 237 1533 |
| porirualibrary@poriruacity.govt.nz | |
| Address | Corner of Norrie and Parumoana Streets, Porirua City |
| Postal Address | PO Box 50 218, Porirua City 5240 |
Join us for fun, theme-based library book clubs at City Centre, Titahi Bay and Whitby.
Various times and locations
Speak to the Library today to find out if you are eligible for Skinny broadband JUMP subsidy
Bookings essential.
POSTPONED - We read the best books aloud, and extend engagement with a simple craft activity for pre-schoolers
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10.45am City Centre Library, term time onlyFree wi-fi (Porirua Free)
Free internet access: one computer is available for accessing the internet. Permission from an adult caregiver is needed, for people under 16 years to use the internet.
If you are unable to easily leave your house, due to ill health, permanent disability or recent surgery, we will select books or audiobooks on your behalf, and deliver them to and collect them from your home. There is no charge for this service. 👉Do you meet one of the housebound criteria?
