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Wellington City Library

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65 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
+64 4-801 4040
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Awesome rainy day activity

If you need something to do with young children a visit here is well worth the time. There is a... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago
Bill C
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Cairns, Australia
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Very nice library

Very nice library. Very easy to get a card to check out books. Nice little restaurant coffee shop... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago
lovetotravel2250
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Conway, Arkansas
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65 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
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+64 4-801 4040
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

If you need something to do with young children a visit here is well worth the time. There is a cornucopia of reading books for all children and all levels here. And plenty of room is quietly sit and read for several hours. As retired...More

Thank Bill C
Reviewed 1 week ago

Very nice library. Very easy to get a card to check out books. Nice little restaurant coffee shop to read out

Thank lovetotravel2250
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I preface this review by stating that if you intent to lounge (or eat) at the library and its cafe, IT GETS BUSY. Often there are simply no seats to speak of, but I think it is a victim of its own success. I don't...More

Thank Michael S
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I think that our Library is one of Wellington's biggest assets. The Librarians and other staff are professional, courteous and friendly. The most current books are available as soon as they're published. It's such a pleasure going there - even the building is welcoming and...More

Thank Judith H
Reviewed 10 December 2017

The Wellington library is jammed pack full of books and people most days. Free wifi and a descent cafe are located within. The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and a small play pen for the kids are located next to the cafe. Great place to rest,...More

Thank Lsas26
Reviewed 30 October 2017 via mobile

This is a nice building from the outside but very reminiscent of a 1980s library inside. Lots of books with lots of multiple copies. Lots of old, dated and scruffy books. We even found one published in 1954. In my local library back in Australia...More

Thank gfsc5
Reviewed 13 October 2017 via mobile

Wellington library and Clarkes cafe make a great combo. I come here weekly for books, coffee and meet friends. Perfect

Thank Heather H
Reviewed 25 September 2017

the library is fantastic, the staff are amazing, there are books, records, movies, places to sit and read, places in the sun and a cafe nearby

Thank dianne_boss
Reviewed 18 September 2017

Even as a tourist, I enjoyed strolling through here. I was amazed that it was packed with people, many of whom seemed to be working. There is a cafe as well and it was jammed at lunch. It's a beautiful building and worth a look...More

Thank drjandthemissus
Reviewed 9 August 2017

Staff very helpful. Best library I have ever been to. When using the phone app getting a book is super easy.

Thank Richard D
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