Alert Level 2
The Libraries are open and will be operating under the Level 2 guidelines, please keep an eye on our Facebook page for regular updates or visit our Covid-19 page. 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. We have a temporary entrance on the cnr of Parumoana 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.
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 |
Free digital courses at Porirua Libraries for our community. Learn how to upskill those technology skills.
Location - at your Porirua City Centre library, Parumoana St.
Join us online for a fun, theme based library book clubs at some of your local libraries; City Centre, Titahi Bay and Whitby.
Various times and locations
Help with Office software, apps on your phone, tablet or device, social media, photos, online shopping and online banking.
Monday - Friday, Drop in 12pm - 1pm, Booking 10am-5pm, City Centre LibraryFree 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?
| 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 |
| Labour Day | Mon 25 October, 2021 | closed |
| Christmas Break | 25 – 28 December, 2021 | closed |
| New Years Break | 1 – 4 January, 2022 | closed |
