https://wellington.gen.nz/central-library+places Items tagged with Central Library closure and Places. https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/04/visit-our-central-library-collection-at-te-pataka-one-night-only/ The Te Pātaka Collection and Distribution Centre houses Wellington Central Library’s collection, and for one night only you can visit, browse and borrow! Looking for some special summertime reading? On the hunt for that perfect picture book? Or maybe you’re missing all those classic graphic novels? We’ll be opening part of our Te Pātaka Collection Centre to the public for a pre-holiday exploration. You’ll be able to browse and borrow books from select parts of our off-site storage collection, including: Fiction Graphic novels Teen fiction and graphic novels Children’s fiction and comics Picture books Spots are limited and visits are restricted to one hour, so bookings will be essential — reserve yourself a spot now (choose one of the four slots). We can’t wait to see you! Details: What? Te Pātaka Open Night Date: 17 December Time: 4pm-7pm (limited to one hour slots) Location: Johnsonville (details on registration) Book your spot Fri, 04 Dec 2020 04:06:57 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/12/04/visit-our-central-library-collection-at-te-pataka-one-night-only/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-12-04T04:06:57Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/27/the-full-central-library-cd-collection-is-now-available-to-borrow/ It has been a huge job to relocate all our Central Library collections to a new home at Te Pātaka, our new collection and Distribution Centre located in Johnsonville. Thu, 26 Nov 2020 23:04:01 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/11/27/the-full-central-library-cd-collection-is-now-available-to-borrow/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-11-26T23:04:01Z http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=131755 The Ian Athfield designed Wellington Central Library that was built in 1991 was placed just a stone’s throw, and a quarter turn around the square, from the 1940 Centennial Library building that it replaced. That building continues to provide great service as the City Gallery. Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=131755 Wellington Scoop 2020-10-17T00:00:00Z https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/10/05/the-full-central-library-dvd-collection-is-now-available-to-borrow/ It has been a huge job to relocate all our Central Library collections to a new home at Te Pātaka, our new collection and Distribution Centre located in Johnsonville. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:42:37 GMT https://www.wcl.govt.nz/blog/index.php/2020/10/05/the-full-central-library-dvd-collection-is-now-available-to-borrow/ Wellington City Libraries News Blog 2020-10-05T02:42:37Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/09/library-needs-to-foster-connection-and-collaboration While Wellington's boarded-up central library is a sad prospect, the city and its communities are now presented with an exciting opportunity, writes Professor Anne Goulding. Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:14:55 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2020/09/library-needs-to-foster-connection-and-collaboration Victoria University of Wellington 2020-09-01T22:14:55Z -41.28916835 174.76889632645998 https://www.dianecalvert.nz/2019/09/13/libraries-are-us/#utm_source=rss The closure of the central library in March 2019 was a shock to us all. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:31:10 GMT https://www.dianecalvert.nz/2019/09/13/libraries-are-us/#utm_source=rss Diane Calvert 2019-09-13T00:31:10Z https://www.dianecalvert.nz/2019/09/13/libraries-are-us/ The closure of the central library in March 2019 was a shock to us all. The decision was made swiftly in the best interests of both Council’s staff and visiting public. It was sudden and the grieving process is still underway, from disbelief, sadness, anger, acceptance through to hope. The central library was not just somewhere with books and magazines. It was a meeting place, it was that warm, dry, and calm space welcoming everyone of all ages across our diverse communities – the community living room. It nurtured learning with from young to old with a wide variety of different activities from baby rock ‘n’ rhyme through to photo booths celebrating the style of dress from the suffrage campaign. Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://www.dianecalvert.nz/2019/09/13/libraries-are-us/ Diane Calvert 2019-09-13T00:00:00Z