Address:
Whakatāne – 49 Kakahoroa Drive. Opening hours 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
Murupara – 48 Pine Drive, Murupara. Opening hours are 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Edgecumbe – 38 College Road, Edgecumbe. Opening hours 2pm to 4pm Monday and Friday. 10am to 2pm Wednesday.
Ōhope – 4 Harbour Road, Ōhope. Opening hours 10am to 12pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 2Pm to 4pm Tuesday and Thursday.
Contact:
Phone: 07 306 0509
Email: library@whakatane.govt.nz
Website: www.whakatane.govt.nz/library
Reduced Hours:
Please note that there may be occasional reduced hours due to public holidays or unforeseen circumstances. For more information, please visit our website or call us.
Who Can Use the Library?
Our library is open to everyone, whether you are a resident or a visitor to the area. All you need to do is register for a library card, which is free of charge. To register, please visit our library or fill out an online application on our website. You will need to provide proof of identity and address.
Services Available:
We offer a range of services to cater to your reading, learning, and entertainment needs. Our Reserve, Click and Collect service allows you to order books from our online catalogue or using our library app, and we will confirm your pick-up time when the items are available. If you prefer a surprise selection of books, you can also order a Bag o’ Books, selected by our librarians, for free. For those who need resources outside of our collections, we offer an Interloan service where we can source materials from other libraries in New Zealand and Australia. We also provide a Housebound service for members who are unable to visit the library due to illness or frailty, where our staff will select and deliver items fortnightly.
Facilities Available:
Our library has a range of facilities to enhance your library experience. We have public computers, printing, photocopying, and scanning services available for a small fee. Our library also has a dedicated children’s area, quiet study spaces, and meeting rooms for hire.
How to Become a Member:
To become a member, you can visit our library or fill out an online application on our website. You will need to provide proof of identity and address. If you are interested in joining as a group or class, please contact us to arrange a visit and enrolment form.