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Free radicals: New science books
Explore this mind-expanding list of recently acquired science books. -
Say what? : Jargon in the workplace
Have you ever sat in a meeting and wondered if you had landed on a planet where they didn’t speak your language? Do workplace cliches and buzzwords make you shudder? -
The Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to... Iron Man and Ironheart
He's the cool exec with a heart of steel! She's the self-made teen genius! It's the Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to Iron Man and Ironheart! -
Notorious - New Biographies in the Collection
Take a look at these suggested titles from our new biographies in the collection. -
Guest post: The Benefits of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace by Amy Jacobson
This guest post explores the ways in which emotional intelligence can improve communication, teamwork, and productivity in the office. -
Wellington Music: Feature Interview - Hannah Virk
We interview Pōneke based artist Hannah Virk about her music & new album 'Pocket Clocks'. -
Always delicious: New cookbooks
Here's a collection of some very delicious recipe books, new to our collection. Have a browse! -
Highlights from Books Alive 2025
On the 13th of August a horde of children's librarians, writers, illustrators, translators, and students descended on Wellington for a day filled with book talks, workshops, and presentations. -
New Music for August - Part 1
We check out some new music added to our catalogue. -
New Zealand Chinese Language Week, August 31 - September 6
Cultural events and talks, language learning tools, papercrafts and more! -
新西蘭中文周2025繁體中文 (New Zealand Chinese Language Week 2025 - Traditional Chinese)
參加豐富文化活動，聆聽精彩講座，學習中文，領取免費手工圖樣。 -
新西兰中文周2025简体中文 (New Zealand Chinese Language Week 2025 - Simplified Chinese)
参加丰富文化活动，聆听精彩讲座，学习中文，领取免费手工图样。 -
Lessons from Aotearoa Business People
The late Sir Michael Hill shared his business experiences and knowledge in several books. In this blog we acknowledge his achievements and offer up some other business stories from Aotearoa. -
Wonderland: Local history & author talk, 11 September
Join us for this fabulous event about the life and times of Miramar’s very own amusement park, from the early 1900s. -
The Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to... Supergirl
Your go-to site for the Maid of Might, it's the Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to Supergirl! -
Wellington Music: New Album - Hobnail
We interview Pōneke band, Hobnail about their new album. -
Being Sun Smart: an interview with Dr Tony Bittar, Front End Solar. Part 2
In Part 2 of this interview, we continue discussing solar and alternative energy with industry pioneer, Dr Tony Bittar of Front End Solar. -
Family History Month 2025
This Family History Month we're highlighting some key resources at Wellington City Libraries that can help uncover your ancestry or whakapapa.