Ōtorohanga District Libraries

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Ōtorohanga District Libraries consists of the Ōtorohanga District Library and our branch library out at Kāwhia, the Kāwhia War Memorial Library. The public library in Ōtorohanga was opened at its current location on December 11, 1998. We are located off the main street of the Ōtorohanga township, behind the Village Green.

06/09/2026

Curious about the difference between our Recent Release and New Book stickers? This handy video should clear it up!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Once Upon a Mythical Read Winter Reading Challenge!It’s been wonderful...
03/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Once Upon a Mythical Read Winter Reading Challenge!

It’s been wonderful seeing so many tamariki dive into books, complete their bingo boards, and share their reading adventures with us over the winter season❄️📖

And now… the moment you’ve been waiting for! Our grand prize winners are:
🏆 Amelia
🎉 Emily
🏅 Zoya
Congratulations lucky readers—you’ve earned it!

Even if you didn’t win a prize this time, you should be incredibly proud of the reading you’ve done. We hope you’ve discovered some new favourite stories along the way.

Thank you again to all families who supported the challenge. Until next winter… happy reading! 📚💙

Our Read It Like It's Hot (Chocolate) Adult Winter Reading Challenge has come to an end, and we're excited to announce o...
02/09/2026

Our Read It Like It's Hot (Chocolate) Adult Winter Reading Challenge has come to an end, and we're excited to announce our grand prize winner... congratulations Anne!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on this winter reading adventure. Whether you completed a line, filled your entire bingo card, or simply enjoyed spending more time with a good book, you've helped make this year's challenge a success. We hope you found some new favourites along the way!

September is the month of curiosity here at Ōtorohanga Library. We'll be sharing knowledge and celebrating knowledge-see...
01/09/2026

September is the month of curiosity here at Ōtorohanga Library.

We'll be sharing knowledge and celebrating knowledge-seeking throughout the month... keep an eye out for the image below on our social media posts.

Mā te kimi ka kite, mā te kite ka mōhio, mā te mōhio ka Mārama: Seek and discover, discover and know, know and become enlightened.

🌟 Wriggle & Rhyme Reminder 🌟Just a friendly reminder that Wriggle & Rhyme will be at Beattie Home tomorrow morning! 🎶📚We...
27/08/2026

🌟 Wriggle & Rhyme Reminder 🌟

Just a friendly reminder that Wriggle & Rhyme will be at Beattie Home tomorrow morning! 🎶📚

We look forward to seeing all our parents, caregivers, and little ones for a fun-filled session of songs, rhymes, and stories. 💜

See you there! 😊

Did you know approximately 170,000 New Zealand households don’t have an internet connection at home? If you’re one of th...
26/08/2026

Did you know approximately 170,000 New Zealand households don’t have an internet connection at home? If you’re one of them or you know someone who is, we could change that; enquire at the Ōtorohanga Library today to see if you’re eligible for a Skinny Jump connection.

📚🏁 We're near the finish line – just 4 days to go! 🏁📚The end of our Read It Like It's Hot (Chocolate) Adult Winter Readi...
24/08/2026

📚🏁 We're near the finish line – just 4 days to go! 🏁📚

The end of our Read It Like It's Hot (Chocolate) Adult Winter Reading Challenge is almost here!

With only 4 days remaining, now's the time to squeeze in those last few chapters, tick off those final bingo squares, and complete your card before the challenge closes on 29 August.

☕ Completed a line? Don't forget to claim your free hot drink!
🎉 Finished the full card? You'll go into the bonus prize draw!
📖 Still reading? Every page counts!

Whether you're one square away from finishing or planning a weekend reading marathon, you've got this!

Good luck to all our winter readers, and thank you for making this challenge such a fantastic celebration of books and reading.

Address

27 Turongo Street
Otorohanga
3900

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm

Telephone

+6478737175

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