Welcome to the Whakatane District Council

Whakatane District Libraries

This is a public library responsible to and funded by Whakatane District Council. One library card entitles a registered user to borrow from any of the four libraries in the system. Anyone may use the library and casual readers are welcome to spend time in the libraries reading, studying or checking on local events and national news.



Search the Catalogue

This online facility allows you to search our entire collection from the comfort of your home or on the road.  All you need is access to the internet and some time.  So settle down in front of your computer with a cup of tea or coffee and take the time to look around.


* EFTPOS *
Now available for library transactions.

* SAVE POSTAGE *
Sign up for emailed reserve and overdue notices.

What do YOU need to do?

This is an 'opt-in' programme.  Email library@whakatane.govt.nz with the appropriate email address.  Remember to let us know whether the email address is also to be used for library cards held by family members and nominate each card separately.

The email will go to the nominated address.  It will bounce back to the library if your email address is no longer active and revert to a print notice.

For more information, please contact the library on 306-0509.

Whats On @ your Library



Ancestry.com - an online resource for genealogists.


July School Holidays - Design a Toy Competition
Design and build a toy from the future or the past and be in to win!  See
Design a toy competition for details.


14-18 July - Holiday Programme (second week)
Storyteller Molly Turnbull will be entertaining the children on Tuesday 15 July from 10.30am - 11.00am at the Museum.  Children can also see the Tuhoe exhibit and the toy display in the Cabinet of Curiosities.


23 July - Maori Language Week
Come along to the Whakatane Library on Wednesday 23 July from 10.30am - 11.00am to enjoy a story and learn a waiata!

 

 
With four locations around the Eastern Bay we bring the pleasure of reading closer to our readers. Please check here for the opening hours of the branch of your choice.

library@whakatane.govt.nz


Civic Centre

 

Ph (07) 306-0509
Fax (07) 306-0571

Monday

9am–5pm

Tuesday

9am–5pm

Wednesday

9am–6pm

Thursday

9am–5pm

Friday

9am–5pm

Saturday

9:30am–1pm

 


Civic Square


Ph (07) 366-5896

Monday

9am–4:30pm

Tuesday

9am–4:30pm

Wednesday

9am–4:30pm

Thursday

9am–4:30pm

Friday

9am–4:30pm

 


College Road


Ph (07) 304-8656

Monday

2pm–4pm

Tuesday

10am–12pm

Tuesday

2pm–4pm

Wednesday

2pm–4pm

Thursday

2pm–4pm

Friday

10am–11pm

Friday

2pm–4pm



 


Harbour Road


Ph (07) 312-4900

Monday

10am–12pm

Tuesday

2pm–4pm

Wednesday

10am–12pm

Thursday

2pm–4pm

Friday

10am–12pm

Saturday

10am–12pm