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.
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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 It will bounce back to the library if your email address is no longer active and revert to a print notice.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!
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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
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Civic Centre
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Ph (07) 306-0509 Fax (07) 306-0571
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Monday |
9am–5pm |
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Tuesday |
9am–5pm |
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Wednesday |
9am–6pm |
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Thursday |
9am–5pm |
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Friday |
9am–5pm |
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Saturday |
9:30am–1pm |
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Civic Square
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Ph (07) 366-5896
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Monday |
9am–4:30pm |
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Tuesday |
9am–4:30pm |
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Wednesday |
9am–4:30pm |
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Thursday |
9am–4:30pm |
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Friday |
9am–4:30pm |
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College Road
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Ph (07) 304-8656
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Monday |
2pm–4pm |
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Tuesday |
10am–12pm |
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Tuesday |
2pm–4pm |
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Wednesday |
2pm–4pm |
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Thursday |
2pm–4pm |
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Friday |
10am–11pm |
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Friday |
2pm–4pm |
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Harbour Road
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Ph (07) 312-4900
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Monday |
10am–12pm |
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Tuesday |
2pm–4pm |
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Wednesday |
10am–12pm |
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Thursday |
2pm–4pm |
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Friday |
10am–12pm |
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Saturday |
10am–12pm |