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Ngā kohikohinga mauri - Special collections

Explore our special collections, including Te Reo Kete, Book Club Kete, Kurapae, music equipment, and more.

  • Kurapae
    Shelves full of new Kurapae titles, with the Kurapae poster visible
    Tired of waiting in long reserve queues for the most popular books? Try our Kurapae collection!

  • Tūhono
    Our Tūhono logo on a grid paper background.
    An annual poetry journal by Wellington writers aged 5-18, produced and published by Wellington City Libraries.

  • Borrow a tablet
    Photo of a tablet showing our Libby homepage.
    Borrow an iPad for free with your library card.

  • Book Club Kete
    Photo of our Book Club Kete in front of a bookshelf.
    Is your book club looking for new titles? Can't get enough copies of the book? Check out our Book Club Kete!

  • Te Reo Kete
    Photo on the contents on our Te Reo Kete
    Our Te Reo Kete hold books to enjoy with your whānau while you begin your te reo and tikanga Māori journey together.

  • Memory Kete
    A photo of the contents of one of our Memory Kete
    Kete full of vintage items and images to encourage conversation and reminiscence for people with dementia or memory loss

  • Dementia | Mate Wareware friendly collection
    Some books from this collection.
    Explore our Dementia | Mate Wareware friendly collection.

  • Music Equipment
    Photo of a PA system board.
    Need a PA system or recording equipment? Explore our Music Equipment collection.

  • Portable DVD Players
    DVD Player, remote control, and stack of DVDs
    Borrow a portable DVD Player and watch our huge back catalogue of television and movies on DVD.

  • Portable CD Players
    Photo of headphones and a CD on a yellow background.
    Borrow portable CD players to enjoy your favorite music on-the-go.

  • CO2 meters
    Photo of a CO2 meter
    Borrow CO2 meters to monitor air quality and ensure a healthy environment.

  • Power meters
    Photo of a power meter on a teal background.
    Borrow a Power meter to test your home appliances and get a better breakdown of your electricity usage.

  • Boardgames
    Explore our library's board game collection! Borrow and enjoy a variety of games for all ages and interests.

  • Sensory Kete
    Book cover for Let it Flow: Healthy ways to release emotions" by Rebekah Lipp, o
    Sensory kete for all ages help manage sensory overload. Includes cross-sensory items and a mindfulness book.

  • Zines
    WCL has a collection of nearly 1300 zines (and growing!) with emphasis on locally-produced Wellington zines.