National Library opening hours

While the National Library building is closed for redevelopment, onsite access to selected collections can be found at two central Wellington locations: our new reading room at 77 Thorndon Quay, and Archives New Zealand, 10 Mulgrave Street.

Opening hours at 77 Thorndon Quay

9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

9am – 1pm Saturday

Opening hours at Archives New Zealand

9am – 5pm Monday to Friday

Visit us at 77 Thorndon Quay, Wellington

Visit us at Archives New Zealand, Wellington

Archives New Zealand location, contact details and opening hours

School Service Centres opening hours

Auckland

The Auckland Services to Schools Centre has now moved to 8 Stanley Street, Parnell.

The opening hours are 10am - 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Palmerston North

8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Late night during term time: Thursday 8.30am – 6pm.

Christchurch

8.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Full list of School Service Centres