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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

Whakatāne Library

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Whakatāne District Libraries consists of four Libraries: Te Kōputu (Whk), Murupara, Edgecumbe & Ōhope Nau Mai Haere mai!

Welcome to the Whakatāne District Libraries page. Find out about the wide range of services offered by the libraries, and receive regular updates about library-related news and events.

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Our Purpose:
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- To provide a safe and welcoming community place for all.
- To connect people with

the right information, at the right time, in the right form.
- To engage with and offer services in our communities.

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About Us:
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The Whakatāne Library is your portal to great resources:
- Free WiFi
- Computers available for Internet use and word processing (free for 30 minutes per day)
- Over 55,000 items in our collections, including magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, electoral rolls & car manuals.
- eBooks & eAudiobooks
- Over 35 databases available in our digital library, which provide access to worldwide information
- Weekly Storytime sessions for pre-schoolers during the school term

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It is free to join the library!
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Simply come in to any of our four libraries and fill out a registration form. We also offer free membership for residents of Rotorua, Tauranga, Taupō, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki Districts. You will need to provide two forms of ID to join the library:
- Photo identification (e.g. driver’s license, passport, student ID)
- Proof of your current address (e.g. utility bill, bank statement)
You will receive your card the same day and can use it straight away.

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Useful Links:
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Our website:
www.whakatane.govt.nz/library
eBook and eAudiobooks:
www.whakatane.govt.nz/ebooks
Library FAQs:
www.whakatane.govt.nz/services/library/library-faqs
Library Fees and Charges: www.whakatane.govt.nz/services/library/library-fees-and-charges
Library Resources:
www.whakatane.govt.nz/services/library/library-resources
What’s on at your library: www.whakatane.govt.nz/services/library/whats-your-library
Support the library:
www.whakatane.govt.nz/services/library/support-library

14/06/2026

👀 Sneak peek of what's coming.... 👀
July School Holiday Programme dropping tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🥳

12/06/2026

👷 Looking for sponsorship - Lego Legends ⛑
Do you know a local building company, pre-school or organisation that would be interest in sponsoring our weekly Lego club? This after-school programme has been running for 2 years now and continues to grow in popularity, bringing tamariki into the library to build, shape and create worlds.
💬 Flick us a message if you are interested or would like to know more 😁

11/06/2026

Heads up: Library closure - 18 June 📚
Our Whakatāne, Edgecumbe and Murupara library teams will be hitting the books themselves on Thursday 18 June, when all three libraries will be closed for staff training.
Thanks so much for your patience while our team sharpen our skills 💛 it helps us keep things fresh, helpful and tailored to you.
We’ll be back doing what we love on Friday 19 June - see you then ✨

04/06/2026

🧐 Did you know Generosity NZ is the largest digital search facility for funding information in Aotearoa? And you have FREE ACCESS? 🥳
WDC is in partnership with Generosity, which provides individuals and community groups access to billions of dollars of opportunities 💰
Scholarship season is on the way with more grants opening shortly! 🎓

03/06/2026

💙 Our wonderful Digi-Coach Mihi is finishing up her time with us! 💙
We have absolutely LOVED her warmth, patience, and positivity she bought to the library over the past 12 weeks!
Come on down TOMORROW and Friday for her last 2 days and make the most of her support on all things digital. Stay tuned for details on upcoming digital classes and drop-in help 💻🤳

28/05/2026

👋 Tēnā koutou katoa,
Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi Whakatāne Library and Art Gallery will be closed this Monday, 1 June in observance of King's Birthday.
Ngā mihi nui - Thank you very much.

26/05/2026

Shelf reading… but make it NZ Music Month 🎶🎧
We’re warming up for Loud in the Library tomorrow - live local talent, loud local sounds, and a whole lot of aroha for our rangatahi musicians 💛
Catch the students performing from 3.30pm–5pm

22/05/2026

🎶 Loud in the Library is back! 🎶

We’re celebrating NZ Music Month with live performances from talented students at and Rangitaiki College - Te Kura Tuarua ō Rangitaiki

Quick heads up for visitors:
On Wednesday afternoon, we’ll be moving shelving in the children’s area and running sound checks between 1.30pm–3.30pm, so things might be a little louder than usual.

Thanks for your patience while we get ready 💛

21/05/2026

💸💲 Join BorrowBox to gain access to eBooks and eAudiobooks that teach you valuable financial tools. There is a HUGE selection that supports financial literacy, from budgeting basics and smarter spending to saving, managing debt and long-term planning. These reads and listens help you feel more confident and in control of your money! Link below ⬇ 💰

Address

49 Kākahoroa Drive
Whakatane
3120

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+6473060509

Website

http://www.whakatane.govt.nz/library

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