The Carterton Library building is one of the oldest operating public libraries in its original building in New Zealand. 

The library itself is part of the Wairarapa Library Service, a shared public library service for Carterton District and South Wairarapa District Councils. ​ You can borrow and return library resources across the libraries of Featherston, Martinborough, Greytown and Carterton.  

Connected to the Events Centre, the library links our past with the future. It’s a space designed to engage, inspire, and inform people of all ages. The library offers:

• Reading and work areas
• WiFi and internet access
• Recommendations to readers  
• Reference enquiries 
• A range of programmes for adults and children  
• The book delivery service, Homelink 
• Access to Libby, an elibrary collection of ebooks, audiobooks and emagazines. 
• Printing, copying and scanning facilities 
• Exhibitions and events 
  
  Click here to visit the Library’s website