Last updated June 2026
Kamo Library serves the northern Whangārei community as a branch of Whangārei District Libraries. It is located at 583 Kamo Road in Te Kamo and offers book lending, audio-visual materials, free Wi-Fi, computer access, printing, copying and scanning services. The branch operates on a limited schedule with afternoon hours Monday to Wednesday and morning hours Thursday to Friday. It provides convenient local access to the district library network for residents of Kamo and surrounding northern suburbs without requiring travel to the central library.
Practical Information
| Address | 583 Kamo Road, Te Kamo 0112, Whangārei |
| Hours | Monday–Wednesday 2:00pm–5:00pm; Thursday–Friday 9:30am–12:30pm; Saturday–Sunday closed |
| Wi-Fi | Free |
| Computer access | Available |
| Printing/copying/scanning | Available |
| Accessibility | Accessible |
| After-hours returns | Available |
| Managed by | Whangārei District Libraries |
| Contact | 09 430 4206; wh********@******vt.nz |
About Kamo Library
Kamo Library was built in 1938 with the foundation stone laid by Murdock McInnes, chairman of the Kamo Town Board, on 5 May 1938. It initially operated on a subscription basis like many smaller New Zealand libraries at the time.
In the early 1960s the Whangarei District Council reviewed the subscription model. The formerly independent Kamo Town Library became a branch of the Whangārei Public Library on 4 October 1965. This change brought free membership, extended opening hours, more books, children’s materials, improved reference services and access to the national library network.
The library continues to tailor its service to community needs with a personal approach. It offers many of the same core services as the larger Whangārei Central Library while providing convenient local access for northern suburbs residents. Membership remains free for Whangārei district residents, and items can be returned to any branch in the network.
The branch features an accessible entrance, after-hours returns, books and audio-visual material, computers and internet, free Wi-Fi, and printing, copying and scanning services during opening hours.
Where to Learn More
Whangārei District Libraries — Kamo Library: current hours, services, features and membership information.
Whangārei District Libraries — Locations: details on all branch libraries including Kamo.
Whangārei District Libraries — Library Services: full range of services available across the network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Kamo Library opening hours?
Monday to Wednesday 2:00pm–5:00pm; Thursday to Friday 9:30am–12:30pm. The library is closed on weekends.
Is membership free?
Yes. Whangārei District Libraries membership is free for district residents.
Can I return books borrowed from the Central Library here?
Yes. Items borrowed from any branch can be returned to any Whangārei District Libraries branch, including Kamo.
Is there free Wi-Fi?
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available during opening hours.
Is the library accessible?
Yes. Kamo Library is accessible.
Are there after-hours returns?
Yes. After-hours returns are available.
What services are offered?
The library provides book and audio-visual lending, computers and internet, printing, copying and scanning.
When did Kamo Library become part of the district network?
It became a branch of the Whangārei Public Library on 4 October 1965.
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