Last updated June 2026
Korimako Cummings Park Library serves the Ngaio suburb and surrounding northern Wellington hills as a neighbourhood branch of Wellington City Libraries. It is located at 1a Ottawa Road within the Cummings Park reserve and offers standard library services including free wifi, public computers, and printing facilities. The branch provides wheelchair access and an after-hours return chute for convenience. It is one of the smaller suburban libraries with a focus on local community use and special collections such as Māori resources.
Practical Information
| Address | 1a Ottawa Road, Ngaio, Wellington |
| Phone | 04 479 2344 |
| Monday – Friday | 10am – 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am – 12:30pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Cost | Free entry; EFTPOS for printing and services |
| Parking | Free parking at Cummings Park and Ngaio Town Hall |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair access to the library |
| After-hours returns | Return chute available |
About Korimako Cummings Park Library
Korimako Cummings Park Library sits in the Cummings Park reserve in Ngaio, a leafy northern suburb of Wellington reached via the Ngaio Gorge or the Johnsonville Line train to Ngaio station. The branch opened in 1989 in new premises, replacing the former Ngaio library. It maintains a compact neighbourhood character with a settled residential setting and a small shopping area along Ottawa Road nearby.
The library provides the core Wellington City Libraries collection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s materials, audiovisual items, and magazines. Special collections include a Māori collection, adult large print, children’s VOX books, and a seed library. Free wifi, computer access, printing, photocopying, and scanning are available on an EFTPOS basis, along with toys for use in the library.
Programmes and events are listed on the Wellington City Libraries event calendar. The branch operates with standard hours across the week and closes on Sundays and public holidays. Its location offers easy access for local residents with free parking nearby.
Collections and Services
Standard collections cover fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, audiovisual items, and magazines. Special holdings include a Māori collection, kids’ world languages materials, adult large print, children’s VOX books, and the Kākano Seed Library. Free wifi and public computers support research and general use, while printing, photocopying, and scanning operate on an EFTPOS basis. An after-hours return chute allows returns outside opening hours, and the library is wheelchair accessible.
Where to Learn More
Wellington City Libraries – Korimako Cummings Park Library: Official page with current opening hours, address, services, parking, and programmes.
Wellington City Libraries – Opening Hours: Full schedule for all branches including public holiday closures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Korimako Cummings Park Library?
At 1a Ottawa Road, Ngaio, Wellington, within the Cummings Park reserve. Ngaio is reached via Ngaio Gorge from the city or by the Johnsonville Line train to Ngaio station.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Friday 10am–5:30pm, Saturday 10am–12:30pm. Closed Sunday and on public holidays.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking is available at Cummings Park and the Ngaio Town Hall.
Is the library wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the library has wheelchair access.
Can I return items after hours?
Yes, an after-hours return chute is available for returning borrowed items at any time.
Is wifi available?
Yes, free wifi and public computer access are provided. Printing, photocopying, and scanning are available on an EFTPOS basis.
What special collections does it hold?
The branch holds a Māori collection, adult large print, children’s VOX books, kids’ world languages materials, and the Kākano Seed Library, in addition to standard collections.
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