Gore District Libraries

Gore District Libraries Unfurl your imagination or just unwind at your Gore or Mataura Library.

✨ Did you know we run StoryTime weekly at both Gore and Mataura Library? ✨StoryTime is a fun and engaging way for little...
08/06/2026

✨ Did you know we run StoryTime weekly at both Gore and Mataura Library? ✨

StoryTime is a fun and engaging way for little ones to listen, learn, dance, interact, and build a love of books and reading.

📖 StoryTime (during school terms only)
📍 Gore Library: Tuesdays, 10:30am
📍 Mataura Library: Thursdays, 10:30am

Notice for Wednesday 10 June On Wednesday 10 June, Gore Library and Mataura Library and Service Centre will open late du...
08/06/2026

Notice for Wednesday 10 June

On Wednesday 10 June, Gore Library and Mataura Library and Service Centre will open late due to Gore District Council annual staff training. This training ensures we can continue to deliver the best possible service to our community.

Gore Library: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Mataura Library and Service Centre: 11:30am - 5:00pm

Thank you for your understanding.

✨ Busy libraries are happy libraries! ✨Here's a look at some recent fun from CraftTime, BrickTime, PlayStation sessions,...
07/06/2026

✨ Busy libraries are happy libraries! ✨

Here's a look at some recent fun from CraftTime, BrickTime, PlayStation sessions, and our Comic-Con prize winners. 🎨🧱🎮🏆

Our regular programmes schedule is in the comments below.

🌌 Need another trip to a galaxy far, far away?⚔️ From Jedi and Sith to Mandalorians, bounty hunters, droids, and Rebels,...
05/06/2026

🌌 Need another trip to a galaxy far, far away?

⚔️ From Jedi and Sith to Mandalorians, bounty hunters, droids, and Rebels, OCLC Comics Plus has HEAPS of Star Wars comics ready to jump into hyperspace! 🚀

🎟️ Your library card is your access pass. Just log in with your card number and password and start your next galactic adventure.

⭐ May the Force be with you!

📚💥 Do you love comic books, manga, and graphic novels? We've got you covered! 🎉Not only do our libraries have a fantasti...
04/06/2026

📚💥 Do you love comic books, manga, and graphic novels? We've got you covered! 🎉

Not only do our libraries have a fantastic collection on the shelves, but you also have access to 📱✨ OCLC Comics Plus!

With thousands of digital comics, manga, and graphic novels for children, teens, and adults, there's something for everyone. 🦸‍♂️❤️🧟‍♀️🐉 Whether you're into superheroes, romance, zombies, school drama, fantasy adventures, or anything in between, Comics Plus has it all!

🎟️ How do you get Comics Plus? It's easy! If you have a library card, you already have access.

🔗 Check out the link below for more information, or pop into one of our libraries and we'll be happy to help you get started!.

♟️ Chess Night is on this Wednesday, 27 May, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Gore Library!Chess Night is held on the last Wednes...
25/05/2026

♟️ Chess Night is on this Wednesday, 27 May, from 6:00pm - 7:30pm at Gore Library!

Chess Night is held on the last Wednesday of every month. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Can’t make it to Chess Night? We have chess sets available in the libraries to play anytime during opening hours.

❗Notice for Tuesday 26 May❗Due to a planned power outage, Gore Library will be closed on Tuesday 26 May. The power outag...
22/05/2026

❗Notice for Tuesday 26 May❗

Due to a planned power outage, Gore Library will be closed on Tuesday 26 May.
The power outage is expected to go from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
The library plans to be open from the hours of 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

Thank you for your understanding.

❗Notice for Thursday 21 May❗Unfortunately Gore Library is closed due to a power outage. The power outage is expected to ...
20/05/2026

❗Notice for Thursday 21 May❗

Unfortunately Gore Library is closed due to a power outage.
The power outage is expected to go from 9:00am - 3:00pm.

The library plans to be open from the hours of 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

Thank you for your understanding.

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended our very first Gore Library Comic-Con last month! 😍Ov...
18/05/2026

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended our very first Gore Library Comic-Con last month! 😍

Over 100 people attended and had a blast!

Also a massive thank you to all of our sponsors for donating prizes, giving up their time to help and attend, and using their amazing skills to help us make this amazing event for our community!
Māruawai College student volunteers
Paper Plus Gore
OCLC Comics Plus
Scholastic New Zealand
COSPLAY FOR CHARITY - incredible cosplay volunteers!
Southern Institute of Technology students who were a massive highlight of the event!
Boom Comics

We'll be posting some more photos from Comic-Con soon!

Address

10C Ardwick Street
Gore
9710

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+6432039129

Website

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