HB Williams Memorial Library Gisborne

05/09/2026

We recently shared our September schedule but just had to showcase the bustling week ahead here at HB Williams Memorial Library 📆🔔

02/09/2026

Did you know?
📚 Your library card costs $0. Nothing. Not a cent. Nada.

It's free to join HB Williams Memorial Library Gisborne Free to borrow. Free wifi, free study spaces, free kids' programmes, eBooks, AudioBooks, Movies, whakapapa/genealogy support and more.

Ratepayers cover it, so it would be rude not to make use of it.

Sign up at the library on Bright Street or online. You'll need proof of address and ID.
It takes five minutes and the team are helpful as.

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31/08/2026

Say hello to September at HB Williams Memorial Library with a sneak peek of our schedule 📆🔔

We have something for everyone this September with special events, workshops, and social groups - so please share this post with your friends and whānau, or feel free to pop up a copy in your workplace tea room or those shiny shop windows.

For the full information on all of these offerings just head to our website or Facebook event tabs 🔍🌐

25/08/2026

Join us for our final Whakapapa Workshop: Papers Past at HB Williams Memorial Library wrapping up our Family History Month series of beginner-friendly whakapapa workshops 🔍📜

You can expect practical tips and live demonstrations on navigating Papers Past, a fantastic online resource, from our research Librarians - perfect for your whakapapa research.

Event Details:
📅 Tuesday 01 September 2026
🕘 5pm - 6pm
🏫 HB Williams Memorial Library, Gisborne.
🎫 Free, spaces are limited so register to book your spot.
🌐 Register online at https://www.gpl.govt.nz/events/whakapapa-workshops
⚠️ We recommend that you bring a laptop if possible.

There will be opportunities to ask questions in this beginner friendly workshop, and to continue your research here at the Library with our regular research group.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

What's on Gizzy? 📣📣 The weekly event roundup.

To submit an event with us, head over to www.gizzylocal.com.

25/08/2026

🍊 Citrus Challenge shout-out! 🍊

A big kia ora to the team at HB Williams Memorial Library, who got involved in our Great Gizzy Citrus Challenge with a wee orange morning tea! 🧡

We love seeing local teams getting behind the challenge and what better way to do it than with a few yummy cakes and good company?

Thanks for joining in and helping support Hospice Tairāwhiti. Every contribution makes a difference. 💛

Ka pai, team! 🍊🙌

25/08/2026

We asked Quinn, Head Prefect at Gisborne Girls High School, what's the mahi that matters most to you? 💚💛❤️

Our next 10-year Long Term Plan is taking shape.
You've flagged roads, climate resilience, fair rates,
environment and wastewater as priorities.
Before we draft it, we want to check we've got it right.
Go to gdc.nz/ltp to have your say and tell us what you prioritise!

10/04/2026

🥳🎨 we've had a fantastic first week with our free and fun Kids School Holiday Programme at Gisborne Library and look forward to another great week ahead.

Here are some of our favourite highlights from week one plus a very special Chopper and Frank - The Rescue Dogs storytime 📖🐕

Take care over the weekend and we'll see you back here next week for our daily school holiday activities.