Kaikohe Library

22/10/2026

Important reminder: Our libraries will be closed on Monday due to Labour Day.

16/10/2026

We are getting close! 📚 Our current library closes for the final time on Saturday 31 October before reopening in our brand-new space on the corner of Broadway & Raihara Street at 2PM on Monday 9 November (following opening day celebrations). We can’t wait to welcome you in! 🎉

While it's the end of an era, it's also the beginning of something really exciting for Kaikohe.

01/10/2026

📣📣📣Last Seed, Crop and Knowledge Swap to be held in the current Kaikohe Library building. Bring along your seeds to swap and knowledge to share one more time in our current building. 😁

30/09/2026

The count down is on!! Join us for our opening day celebrations!!

Don't miss your chance to be part of a milestone moment for Kaikohe. Find out more here: https://www.fndc.govt.nz/Whats-New/Latest-news/news-items/2026/september/book-your-space-to-celebrate-library-milestone 👇

29/09/2026

Happening today! Come down and share what you have been reading. All welcome.

28/09/2026

Please expect another planned outage tomorrow morning from 1AM.

Apologies for any inconveniences.

Ngā Mihi

Planned Library Services Outage

Due to essential system maintenance, some library services may be unavailable on Wednesday 23 September and Wednesday 30 September, with potential disruptions from 1.00am and throughout the day.

Services that may be affected include:
Library app
Online catalogue
Digital resources (Libby, BorrowBox and Kanopy)
Self-checkout machines

Library staff may use backup systems during this time, so some delays may occur. If catalogue access is unavailable, our team will still be happy to help you find what you need. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these upgrades are completed.

21/09/2026

Planned Library Services Outage

Due to essential system maintenance, some library services may be unavailable on Wednesday 23 September and Wednesday 30 September, with potential disruptions from 1.00am and throughout the day.

Services that may be affected include:
Library app
Online catalogue
Digital resources (Libby, BorrowBox and Kanopy)
Self-checkout machines

Library staff may use backup systems during this time, so some delays may occur. If catalogue access is unavailable, our team will still be happy to help you find what you need. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these upgrades are completed.

12/09/2026

🖤🤍❤️Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!🖤🤍❤️
🌟JOIN US NEXT WEEK!🌟

Nau mai, tahuti mai. Come along to the library and take part in our curated workshops this Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. Our libraries will be celebrating with a range of activities for our hapori. These workshops will grow your confidence with kupu Māori, so come along, connect, and take part in the kaupapa.

📍See the posters for details of these workshops and check out your local libraries page to see what Te Wiki o te Reo Māori activities are happening around the rohe.

10/09/2026

🖤🤍❤️NEXT WEEKS LINE UP!🖤🤍❤️

🌟Celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with He Puna Mārama, 14–20 September!🌟

We have a fantastic mix of resources, after-school activities, and workshops planned throughout the week at all our library locations. Come along to build, learn, kōrero, create, and enjoy te reo Māori together. Add it to your calendar, give something new a try, and join the celebration, we look forward to seeing you there.

09/09/2026

Did you know, your library card works at all of our He Puna Mārama Far North District Libraries! We even have a Mobile Library that goes out to our more remote communites. You can search for an item online and place a hold on it to be delivered to your closest library location. Libraries are amazing, aren't they?