Kawerau Library and Museum

Kawerau Library and Museum "One's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things". Nau Mai! Welcome!

On this page you’ll find information about what’s happening at the Kawerau District Library & the Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum – news, events, photos, exhibitions, recommended reads and more! The Kawerau District Library provides access to thousands of books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, audio books, eBooks, and fun! We have free computer facilities and Wi-Fi, and paid printing and copying fa

cilities too. The Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum is accessed through the library. The Museum’s focus is on local history with photographs making up the majority of our collection. We have exhibitions that change throughout the year including in the windows at 16-18 Jellicoe Court. We welcome donations to the collection so if you have some memorabilia you would like to gift to the Museum come in and have a chat! Visit our website for more information www.kaweraudc.govt.nz/library

22/06/2026
Don't forget to do the feedback. We have paper forms, pens and a feedback box here at the Library.
18/06/2026

Don't forget to do the feedback. We have paper forms, pens and a feedback box here at the Library.

👀 Last Chance to See!It is almost time to say farewell to these colourful characters. This is the final fortnight to exp...
17/06/2026

👀 Last Chance to See!
It is almost time to say farewell to these colourful characters. This is the final fortnight to experience The Unofficial Gallery: Caricatures from Tasman Mill, an extraordinary exhibition of workplace art drawn by the people who worked at the Tasman Mill. Don't miss your chance to connect with the humour, camaraderie, and legends of the Roll Shop and beyond, before the display is uninstalled!

🖼️ Exhibition: The Unofficial Gallery: Caricatures from Tasman Mill
🗓️ When: Closes Friday, 26 June 2026
📍 Where: Kawerau Library Gallery
Kawerau Museum

Looking for something to do this Winter? Come down and join us at the Museum (& Library) for some nighttime fun. July 1s...
14/06/2026

Looking for something to do this Winter? Come down and join us at the Museum (& Library) for some nighttime fun. July 1st from 6pm - 8pm. We look forward to seeing you all.

Looking for paper copies of The Simplifying Local Government Feedback forms? We have some here in the library. Get on it...
10/06/2026

Looking for paper copies of The Simplifying Local Government Feedback forms?
We have some here in the library. Get on it, have your say. You have until the 19th of June so don't dilly-dally. Come down and fill one out, we will even lend you a pen AND deliver your feedback.

Save the Date! This July 1st from 6pm - 8pm we will be holding a Night at the Museum (& Library). Get a sneak peek into ...
07/06/2026

Save the Date! This July 1st from 6pm - 8pm we will be holding a Night at the Museum (& Library).
Get a sneak peek into the archives building, join in the games & fun. There will be plenty to do on the night & if you're super keen, dress as your fav character from the Night at the Museum movie. We can't wait to see everyone. 🥰

Tina our amazing Digi-Coach has finished up her time with us!It has been wonderful to have her, and we are sure the comm...
05/06/2026

Tina our amazing Digi-Coach has finished up her time with us!
It has been wonderful to have her, and we are sure the community has enjoyed the extra help! That being said, Tina will now be joining us as a volunteer on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am - 2pm for a little while. 🥰

📚 Book Club is on today! 📚Looking for a good chat and a chance to share what you've been reading? Come along to Book Clu...
03/06/2026

📚 Book Club is on today! 📚
Looking for a good chat and a chance to share what you've been reading? Come along to Book Club today! Whether you've finished the book, are still reading it, or just love talking about books, everyone is welcome.
Join us for great conversation, new recommendations, and a friendly cuppa. We’d love to see you there from 10.30am - 12pm!

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Kawerau

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+6473069041

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