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Onerahi Library Whangarei: Hours, Services & History

Last updated June 2026

Onerahi Library serves the Onerahi community as a branch of Whangārei District Libraries on the harbour-side peninsula southeast of the city centre. It provides book lending, computer access, free Wi-Fi, printing and scanning in a smaller neighbourhood setting.

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The library operates part-week hours and remains closed on weekends. Free membership is available to Whangārei district residents and ratepayers. Borrowed items can be returned to any branch in the district network.

Practical Information

Address: 159 Onerahi Road, Onerahi 0110
Hours: Monday–Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm; Thursday–Friday 2:00pm–5:00pm; closed weekends
Wi-Fi: Free
Computer access: Available
Printing/copying/scanning: Available
Accessibility: Accessible; after-hours returns available
Parking: Free car parking nearby
Managed by: Whangārei District Libraries
Contact: 09 430 4206; wh********@******vt.nz

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About Onerahi Library

Onerahi Library provides the local community with access to the Whangārei District Libraries lending collection of books and audio-visual materials. Computer terminals and free Wi-Fi support internet access and printing needs. As a branch library it follows a part-week schedule with morning sessions Monday to Wednesday and afternoon sessions Thursday to Friday.

History

The Onerahi Library opened on 14 November 1973. Its establishment was supported by a bequest from Thomas Joseph Griffin, who left funds upon his death in 1959 for library extensions; the legacy became available after his wife’s death in 1971.

Land was purchased in 1971 and a tender accepted in 1972 for a modest building. An additional small building was relocated behind the library in 2007.

Library Services

The library offers books and audio-visual material, computers and internet access, free Wi-Fi, and printing, copying and scanning services. It is accessible and provides after-hours returns. JP services operate on Thursday afternoons from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

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Is there free parking near Onerahi Library?

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Yes, there is free car parking nearby, so you shouldn't need to pay to park when you visit the library on Onerahi Road.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Onerahi Library opening hours?

Monday to Wednesday 9:30am–12:30pm; Thursday to Friday 2:00pm–5:00pm. The library is closed on weekends.

Is membership free?

Yes. Library membership is free for Whangārei district residents and ratepayers.

Can I return books borrowed from another branch here?

Yes. Items can be returned to any Whangārei District Libraries branch.

Is there Wi-Fi at Onerahi Library?

Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available during opening hours.

What services are available?

Book lending, computers and internet, printing copying and scanning, and after-hours returns.

Is the library accessible?

Yes. The library is accessible and offers after-hours returns.

Are JP services available?

Yes. JP services operate Thursday afternoons from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Where is the main library?

Whangārei Central Library at 5 Rust Avenue offers extended hours seven days a week.

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