58 Molesworth Street, Thorndon-Kelburn, Wellington City
Explore the National Library and Alexander Turnbull Library collections in the Reading Rooms 10.00 – 5.00 Mon through Sat. Engage with the expansive and free public programmes through exhibitions, seminars and workshops, digital resources and collaborative working spaces with wifi. Open 8.30 – 5.00 Mon through Sat
Access the collections from home or check out the programmes live at the moment on the library website.
The National Library has a concrete facade modelled on that of the Boston City Hall. The Ministry of Works (Peter Boyes) was the architect with completion in 1986.
It houses the Alexander Turnbull collection: one of the world's most important sources of research material on the South Pacific and also important works by poet John Milton.
Te Ahumairangi: An internal refurbishment by Warren & Mahoney completed in 2012, resulted in a welcoming and expansive public space on the ground floor with interactive digital facilities making the library a 21st Century knowledge centre. There is a popular public café (Home) on this floor. The Turnbull Gallery is on Level 1.
New Zealand's Poet Laureate is appointed by the National Library. The Laureates receive a monetary award and have a two year tenure.
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