Library news and events

Fines Free

This month the library joined many other libraries across New Zealand and removed overdue fines for adult issues. Fines are seen as a barrier to people joining and visiting the library. Staff want to encourage everyone to come to the library and use their services and not worry about being charged if they do not manage to return their items on time.

Any fines that were outstanding have been waived but the library staff would appreciate overdue items being returned!

Te Whare Tapa Whā Holiday Activities

Join library staff for an hour of fun activities inspired by Te Whare Tapa Whā on Tuesday 19 July at 10am, Wednesday 20 July or Thursday 21 July at 3 pm. We will be doing some animal yoga, making a collage of our wishes for the year to come and crafting a wind chime from natural materials.

Suitable for children 5-10 years.

Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. Spaces are limited, book your free ticket by clicking here. A ticket will be required for each child (accompanying adults do not need to book tickets for themselves).

Franz Josef Book Drop

Good news for our South Westland borrowers, the Franz Josef book drop is back in action (on a trial basis). You will be able to return Westland District Library items to the box at the Four Square Supermarket in Franz Josef and they will be collected and returned to the library in Hokitika on a regular basis.

A huge thank you to Cushla Jones at Four Square Franz Josef for hosting the book drop for us.