Whitby Library

Whitby community library, handily located in the Whitby Shopping Centre, Discovery Drive.

Whitby community library, handily located in the Whitby Shopping Centre, Discovery Drive.

We love nothing better than a box of new books. Our books, magazines, DVDs, puzzles and other holdings are being constantly refreshed, based on your interests. We're always keen to chat, and get suggestions if you'd like something different. 

Opening hours

Monday—Thursday 1pm—5pm
Friday 10.30am—12pm then 1pm—5pm
Saturday 10.30am—2pm

Click here to see our holiday hours

Visit us

Phone (04) 234 8666
Email [email protected]
Address 69C Discovery Drive, Whitby, Porirua City


What's on in Whitby Library


Book Club: Restarts Back March 6th 2025- Time is 1:30pm – 2:30pm

March 6th

Theme – Own Choice

April 3rd

Theme – New Zealand

May 1st

Theme – Humorous

June 5th

Theme – Globe Trotting

July 3rd

Theme – Historical Fiction

August 7th

Theme – Own Choice

September 4th

Theme – Same Author TBC

October 2nd

Theme – Mystery

November 6th

Theme – Biography

December 4th

Theme – Christmas / Summer

Resume – March 5th 2026 - Own Choice.

Other services at Whitby Library

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Free wi-fi (Porirua Free)

Free internet access: one computer is available for people over 16 years of age for accessing the internet.

Photocopier, library services 2024

Printing and photocopying

  • Black and white printing A4: 20c per page (even if its double sided)
  • Colour photocopying A4: $1 per page.
  • Colour printing off a USB stick, A4 $1 per page and A3 $2 per page
Home services, library, 2024

Housebound services

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.

Stamps for the kids

We have a fabulous collection of stamps for the littlies' hands (and arms, and legs, and other arms....) up at the counter.




What's on

There’s always something happening at your local library. We’d love you to join us for holiday programmes, knitting, preschool activities and more.