Victoria University Of Wellington Library Hours

Victoria University Library is recognised for its excellent client-centred services, supportive learning environment and world-class resources.



Library hours and locations

Our libraries are found at three Wellington campuses; Law and Commerce at Pipitea, Architecture and Design at Te Aro, and the main library at Kelburn.

Library hours (under Alert level 2)

LibraryMonday–FridaySaturday and Sunday
Kelburn8.30am–8pm10am–5pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday)
Te Aro8.30am–5pm10am–5pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday)
Pipitea (Commerce)8.30am–5pm10am–5pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday)
Pipitea (Law)8.30am–5pm10am–5pm (Saturday)
Closed (Sunday)

See the Library public holidays 



Contact the Library

You are welcome to come and talk to us in person at any of our libraries, or you can reach us by phone or email.

All enquiries

The centralised Library phone is answered during Kelburn opening hours. Campus and team phones may go to voicemail at busy periods or outside core operating hours.

General enquiries received via email are responded to within one working day during core weekday hours (8.30 am–5 pm).

Service centres



Library staff can be consulted at the service centres of each of the libraries during service hours. The service centre at Kelburn Library is an Info Ihonui, located on Level 2.