Te Awe Library

This space popped up after the central library in the city closed to have some work done. Although it's small in size, it still offers a full range of services and regular events. And, spread across two floors, there is also a fair amount of space to read, write, work and contemplate.With coffee and free WiFi available on-site, it's one of the few spaces where you can regularly find quiet away from the CBD's busy streets. I love coming here.

Lovely compact library. Has a really nice element of being able to walk straight through. Well mannered and helpful staff :)

Quiet and clean and the staff are amazing

All staff were very helpful and particularly Jo who helped me scan 25 pages of different files which was quite a process. Jo was so professional, patient and kind. Hope she can get some recognition from this!

They have Lego and Duplo time on the weekends which is just awesome, alongside the circle cubby holes for kids to read in. An excellent spot

I have been enjoying this library since the first I set foot in Wellington.Getting your membership is easy and fast, you can choose the type of cards with different cute designs. The staff is very helpful on this.They have many collections, including magazines, movies and audio. The racks are neatly displayed and I really love the kids’ section. You can easily do the self-service if you want to borrow, return, extend the books. Otherwise, many staff is ready to help. You can also easily navigate yourself to get your borrowed items from the reserve.If you have a book club, you can borrow up to 10 copies of the book.Not long ago, the library announces that they don’t imply fines anymore for late return but everyone is still strongly encouraged to return the items on time so others can enjoy them as well.There’s a cafe in the area which serves lovely coffee and munchies.

Love this place, has everything you expect of a library, including a cafe. I find this library is bigger and better laid out than Manner street.

Whilst a smaller temporary library, what it lacks in space and titles it makes up for with a great cafe. Enjoy an afternoon catching up on magazines or exploring new fiction for the months ahead. Good inner city location.And if you're in town looking for a unique shopping experience pop up and see us in Kelburn for brogues, jeans, tweed and classic with a twist attire at NicolaHawes.com . Enjoy your stay.

Like the nooks & cranies - hope they keep this open even after the main library is reopened