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Papatoetoe Library Welcome to Papatoetoe Library's official page. A further ceremony was held formally dedicating the building as a war memorial on 13 November 1955.

The Papatoetoe Civic War Memorial was officially opened next to the Papatoetoe Town Hall in St George Street on 8 October 1955. The two-storey building housed a public library, a rest room, a concert chamber or memorial hall and the Papatoetoe RSA clubrooms downstairs, with the Papatoetoe Borough offices and Council chambers upstairs. A roll of honour was unveiled in the hall listing men of the Papatoetoe and East Tamaki districts who had died during the two world wars. In March 1974 the Papatoetoe & Districts RSA moved to a new building in Wallace Road. When a new municipal library was opened next door in December 1978, the new library was designated as the town’s war memorial. The official opening ceremony and service of dedication was held on 26 February 1979. Chrome-plated letters reading ‘Papatoetoe Civic War Memorial’ were transferred from the old library’s entrance to the new library’s eastern wall. The plaque of dedication from the old building was transferred to the new library lobby, and additional plaques were installed. A revised version of the Papatoetoe and East Tamaki roll of honour was installed in the new library (what appears to be the original roll of honour is held by the RSA). The correct name of the Papatoetoe Library, now a branch of Auckland Council Libraries, is Papatoetoe War Memorial Library. In 2013 the space between the RSA building and the memorial library was revamped. It now incorporates part of an outdoor artwork by Regan Gentry entitled ‘Learning Your Stripes’. The artist has enlivened the walls of the RSA building with coloured aluminium stripes representing the war medal ribbons, while the trunk of a nearby totara tree is outlined by curved benches painted in a bright poppy red. If your enquiry is urgent, please call (09) 377 0209 (available 8am – 7pm weekdays, 10am – 5pm weekends).

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Monuina e Faahi Tapu ma e Vagahau Niue! 🇳🇺We had a great time at BestStart Papatoetoe celebrating Niuean Language week w...
23/10/2026

Monuina e Faahi Tapu ma e Vagahau Niue! 🇳🇺
We had a great time at BestStart Papatoetoe celebrating Niuean Language week with an action song, story time and quizzes. Thank you for having us!

🥒 Pickling & Preserving Workshop 🥒A big thank you to Dipen from the Compost Collective for an engaging hands-on workshop...
22/10/2026

🥒 Pickling & Preserving Workshop 🥒
A big thank you to Dipen from the Compost Collective for an engaging hands-on workshop! Participants learned how to make delicious homemade pickles using fresh vegetables, simple recipes, and tasty flavour combinations. Everyone created their own jar of yummy pickles to take home while learning practical ways to reduce food waste.

Namaste, Sat Sri Akal, Kio Ora We had a great Diwali Story time yesterday. Lots of children and parents enjoyed the Diwa...
21/10/2026

Namaste, Sat Sri Akal, Kio Ora We had a great Diwali Story time yesterday. Lots of children and parents enjoyed the Diwali stories. Thanks to Best Start Papatoetoe, Best Start Coronation Road and Tree House Kindergarten Tamariki for dressing up traditionally and performing wonderfully. Children enjoyed their photos in Diwali photo frame and getting some Henna done. Happy Diwali

At this morning’s Tea and Topics Stretton from talked about the history and activities of the organisation and wood tu...
20/10/2026

At this morning’s Tea and Topics Stretton from talked about the history and activities of the organisation and wood turning in general as a hobby. He also showed us some art work and explained the timbers and processes to make them. If you like to make things and try to find a hobby this can be added to your list. There is also a selection of collection on wood work in .

Ahoy, mateys! Tamariki were swept away on a hilarious adventure with Savvy the Pirate and Bertie the Seagull as they rac...
19/10/2026

Ahoy, mateys! Tamariki were swept away on a hilarious adventure with Savvy the Pirate and Bertie the Seagull as they raced to solve the mystery of the city's stolen recycling before it was too late. Packed with high-energy entertainment, laughter, and plenty of giggles, children thoroughly enjoyed this fun and engaging show while learning about the importance of recycling.

19/10/2026
🌺 Fakaalofa lahi atu and Happy Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue! 🌺Let's celebrate the beautiful Niuean language, culture, and ...
18/10/2026

🌺 Fakaalofa lahi atu and Happy Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue! 🌺
Let's celebrate the beautiful Niuean language, culture, and heritage. This year's theme reminds us of the importance of keeping our language strong by learning, speaking, and sharing it with future generations.

Open Mic DayJoin us for Open Mic on Saturday 24th October 1pm. Sing, Play, perform poetry or bring the laughter,give it ...
17/10/2026

Open Mic Day
Join us for Open Mic on Saturday 24th October 1pm. Sing, Play, perform poetry or bring the laughter,
give it a go and feel the crowd back you all the
way!

Diwali Lantern Design CompetitionCelebrate Diwali with Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Libraries by participating in Diwali...
15/10/2026

Diwali Lantern Design Competition
Celebrate Diwali with Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Libraries by participating in Diwali Lantern making competition. Competition runs from Saturday 17th October to 9th November 2026. There will be three age groups 5–7 years, 8–11 years, and 12–14 years. Visit your Local Ōtara-Papatoetoe Libraries ( Ōtara, Tupu,Papatoetoe Manukau) for more details or to drop off your entry.

Everyone welcome!
15/10/2026

Everyone welcome!

Address

30 Wallace Road
Auckland
2025

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+6492618310

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