Location and hours
Location
Rotorua Library is established in Te Aka Mauri, between Haupapa and Arawa Streets. Our front entrance faces out to Jean Batten Square which has been extensively landscaped to include a unique children's playground and green space for relaxation.
Parking is available on both streets and there are several Mobility Parking spaces on Haupapa Street next to Te Aka Mauri. Longer term parking is available in the car park across Haupapa Street. The local bus services operates from the Arawa Street end of Te Aka Mauri which services urban Rotorua.
Regular library hours
Days | Hours |
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Monday to Friday | 9am - 5.30pm |
Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |
Statutory holidays | CLOSED |
Returns
All library items, except toys, can be returned through the after hours returns slots at any time of day even outside of library opening hours. These are located at each end of Rotorua Library facing Jean Batten Square.
We are CLOSED on these Public Holidays:
2024 | 2025 | ||
New Year's Day | Monday 1 January | Wednesday 1 January | |
New Year's Holiday | Tuesday 2 January | Thursday 2 January | |
Auckland Anniversary | Monday 29 January | Monday 27 January | |
Waitangi Day | Tuesday 6 February | Thursday 6 February | |
Good Friday | Friday 29 March | Friday 18 April | |
Easter Monday | Monday 1 April | Monday 21 April | |
ANZAC Day | Thursday 25 April | Friday 25 April | |
King's Birthday | Monday 3 June | Monday 2 June | |
Matariki | Friday 28 June | Friday 20 June | |
Labour Day | Monday 28 October | Monday 27 October | |
Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December | Thursday 25 December | |
Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December | Friday 26 December |