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.
Normal Library Hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9am - 5.30pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10am - 4pm |
| The Heritage & Research area on the 2nd Floor is CLOSED on Sundays | |
The Library is CLOSED on all Statutory Holidays
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 the Jean Batten Park.
2022 Statutory Holidays
| New Year's Day | Saturday 1 January and observed Monday 3 January |
| Day After New Year's Day | Sunday 2 January and observed Tuesday 4 January |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday 31 January |
| Waitangi Day | Sunday 6 February and observed Monday 7 February |
| Good Friday | Friday 15 April |
| Easter Monday | Monday 18 April |
| Anzac Day | Monday 25 April |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday 6 June |
| Matariki | Friday 24 June |
| Labour Day | Monday 24 October |
| Christmas Day | Sunday 25 December and observed Tuesday 27 December |
| Boxing Day | Monday 26 December |