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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 facilities 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

Mid-morning smoko at a construction site in town in 1954. Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2014.29
14/10/2026

Mid-morning smoko at a construction site in town in 1954.

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2014.29

📚 Calling all book lovers!This month, Libby Reads is featuring Softly Calls the Devil by Chris Blake, and readers are in...
12/10/2026

📚 Calling all book lovers!

This month, Libby Reads is featuring Softly Calls the Devil by Chris Blake, and readers are invited to join a free virtual author chat hosted by Jacqueline Bublitz.

📅 Wednesday 28 October
🕢 7.30pm NZST
💻 Online

The book is available through Libby as an ebook and audiobook, so you can borrow it through the library and read or listen before the event.

Whether you're part of a book club or simply looking for your next read, you're welcome to join in!

👉 Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ahn66HPBGPcoaAPpGbbvoOU4nu6Adx5o6NqEVgLylAzoCiuUaXLU~AqD5yAu4KsAV87swdYC0sNhqdYvUrH0hRqA62X-LjMCI45rH3eOjj2oTTQ

📱 Need help getting started with Libby? Pop into Kawerau Library and we can help.

08/10/2026
It’s a busy day in 1954 at the brand new Kawerau Motors building.Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2014.20
06/10/2026

It’s a busy day in 1954 at the brand new Kawerau Motors building.

Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2014.20

At the Kawerau Museum, it’s never the present📆. Our days are filled with images and objects from times gone by, as we di...
30/09/2026

At the Kawerau Museum, it’s never the present📆. Our days are filled with images and objects from times gone by, as we dig around in the past for the edification of the future. This month on Facebook, it’s 1954 in Kawerau!

The Onslow Street area in 1954 from the top of Reservoir Hill.
Sir James Fletcher Kawerau Museum, 2012.83

💛 Just a few days to go! 💛Looking for a friendly way to spend your Thursday morning? Join us for Book Club at Kawerau Li...
28/09/2026

💛 Just a few days to go! 💛

Looking for a friendly way to spend your Thursday morning? Join us for Book Club at Kawerau Library!

Whether you're a lifelong book lover or simply enjoy a good chat, we'd love to see you there. Come along to share recommendations, discover new authors, and connect with fellow readers in a welcoming and relaxed setting.

📅 Thursday, 1 October
🕥 10:30am - 12:00pm
📍 Kawerau Library
🍪 Snacks provided

Bring your love of books and enjoy a cuppa with us! ☕💛

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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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