Café Littera
Our café is open 8am – 4pm Monday to Friday. Café Littera is located on the lower ground floor of the Library.
National Library Gallery
The National Library Gallery is a showcase for the Library’s collections. The Gallery is located on the ground floor; entry is from the foyer.
More about the National Library Gallery
Studio/practice room
We have a studio equipped with viewing and listening facilities. There are also two upright pianos, one of which belonged to the composer Douglas Lilburn.
The studio is available free of charge 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Contact the Music Room to make a booking.
Music Room
You can listen to audio-visual material from the collections in the Music Room. The Music Room is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Tours
We can arrange group tours to introduce new visitors to our collections and services.
Bag check
The Library has a no-bags policy. We operate a secure bag check facility at the Visitor Centre on the ground floor, where your belongings will be looked after while you use the Library or visit the Gallery.
Plastic bags are provided so you can take personal material into the collection areas.
Internet access
We provide computers with broadband internet access to help
visitors conduct their research.
Visitors can also check email on the computers in the foyer on the ground floor. There is no charge for this.
Free wireless (WiFi) internet access is also available throughout the National Library building, through FreeNet Aotearoa. FreeNet is a system of sharing unused broadband with others in your neighbourhood, providing open wireless access to everyone.
To connect to FreeNet, click on Start, Settings, Network connections, and the FreeNet connection will show up. You do not need a password.
Find out more information on the FreeNet Aotearoa website.
Photocopying
Photocopiers are available on the ground floor and in the Music Room for copying from General Collection items. Photocopies from Turnbull Library materials are made by staff. High-quality prints and digital images of collection items are also available.
Parking
Metered parking is available around the National Library building. Mobility parking is available and can be booked by contacting us.
Bike stands
Bike stands are located by the main entrance to the Library building on Molesworth Street.
Venue hire
Our auditorium, conference room and foyer are available to hire for your corporate or private events.
