Picton Library and Service Centre — Waitohi Whare Mātauranga — is the Picton-side branch of the Marlborough District Libraries network, located at 2 Dublin Street, Picton. Open seven days a week with extended weekday hours (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8:30am–5pm; Wed 9am–5pm; Sat 10am–4pm; Sun 1pm–4pm), it serves Picton, Waikawa, and the Marlborough Sounds, with library lending, council service-centre functions, public computers and community programmes under one roof.
Practical Information
| Address | 2 Dublin Street, Picton |
| Phone | +64 3 520 7493 |
| pi***********@**************vt.nz | |
| Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | 8:30am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 4:00pm |
| Sunday | 1:00pm – 4:00pm |
| Public holidays | Closed (special hours apply on some — see official site) |
| Function | Library lending + MDC service centre + community programmes |
| Cost | Free public library |
About the Library
Waitohi Whare Mātauranga is the Picton branch of the Marlborough District Libraries — the system’s other major branch is the new Te Kahu o Waipuna in central Blenheim. The Picton library serves Picton, Waikawa, and Sounds residents and visitors with the standard library functions (lending, reference, public computers, community programmes) plus the council service-centre role.
The service centre side of the building is where Picton residents handle local council business — rates queries, dog registrations, building consents and similar — without travelling to Blenheim. The combined library/service-centre model is common in smaller New Zealand towns and is efficient for ratepayer access.
Where to Learn More
Marlborough District Libraries — Contact, Location and Hours — official source for current opening hours and any changes. Hours have been adjusted several times in recent years; check before visiting.
Marlborough NZ — Picton Library and Service Centre — regional tourism listing with location and visitor information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Picton Library?
2 Dublin Street, Picton.
What are the Picton Library hours?
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am–5pm; Wednesday 9am–5pm; Saturday 10am–4pm; Sunday 1pm–4pm. Closed public holidays (some have special hours).
What is the Māori name?
Waitohi Whare Mātauranga — Waitohi being the Māori name for Picton, and whare mātauranga meaning house of learning.
Is it also a council service centre?
Yes — the building combines the library and the Picton-side Marlborough District Council service centre.
Is the library free?
Yes — free public library. Standard borrowing requires membership.
For the Blenheim main library see Marlborough District Library at Te Kahu o Waipuna.
