Whanganui’s public libraries are freely open to everyone.
We have more than 100,000 books, magazines and DVDs together with a host of eBooks and eMagazines for you to enjoy; free unlimited wifi; and free-to-use desktop computers.
The libraries run holiday programmes and events throughout the year for children and families. They also look after our community’s memories and enable people to discover and connect with their own and their community’s stories.
We run the Davis Library and the Alexander Library in Pukenamu Queen’s Park; Gonville Library at 44 Abbot Street; Hakeke Street Library at 65 Hakeke Street; Rangiora Street Library at 10 Rangiora Street; and the Suzanne Aubert Library at Jerusalem.
In addition our mobile library visits schools and rest homes, and services suburban and rural communities; and the Library Home Service brings the library to those who can’t get out to our venues.
You can search the collection, reserve and renew books and manage your library account through the library website.
Hours
Davis Library:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am-6pm |
| Tuesday | 9.30am-6pm |
| Wednesday | 9.30am-6pm |
| Thursday | 9.30am-6pm |
| Friday | 9.30am-6pm |
| Saturday | 10am-5pm |
| Sunday | 10am-3pm |
Alexander Library – Te Rerenga Mai o Te Kauru:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9.30am-5pm |
Gonville Library:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9am-5pm |
| Saturday | 10am-2pm |
Hakeke Street Library:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9am-1pm |
Rangiora Street Library:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Thursdays, Fridays | 11am-4pm |
| Saturday | 10am-12noon |
| Sunday | 10am-2pm |
Mobile Library:
The Mobile Library is on the road for more than 40 hours weekly, with more than 30 scheduled stops.