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Events

Events

Late Opening

Thursday 6 November 2025

Community Impact Survey

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Your voice matters! Help us shape the future of your library by sharing how our services, spaces, and programs impact your life and community.

Nohongu Quiet Time

Tuesday 4 November 2025

Together with the team at IDEA services we have carefully curated a low sensory Nohongū Quiet Time session for Library lovers who need a little bit of quiet.

Justice of the Peace

Sunday 2 November 2025

Gisborne Justices of the Peace Association provides a free public service to witness signatures on documents, certify copies of documents (including email attachments and phone messages), take oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations.

He Kakano

Saturday 1 November 2025

He Kakano is a fun programme for under twos and their caregivers. Come along and join us for some sing-along dancing fun with your little one, a fun way to encourage movement, language and new motor skills.

Te Pihinga

Friday 31 October 2025

Te Pihinga is a fun programme for two to five year olds and their caregivers. Come along and socialise while having fun singing, dancing and learning.  

Silent Reading Group

Wednesday 26 February 2025

Trying to scroll less and read more? Join the 'HB Williams Bookworms' book club community silent reading group here at Gisborne Library!

Waiata Mai

Wednesday 26 February 2025

Here is your sign to come and learn beautiful Māori Waiata in a beginner friendly environment with Community Waiata at Gisborne Library.

LEGO Club

Tuesday 25 February 2025

Lego Club is free and open to children 5+ years. Lego Club will run on Fridays, 3. 30-5. 00pm during school term. Come and join in the fun.

Night Owls Craft Club

Monday 24 February 2025

Night Owls Craft Club is a FREE casual meet-up at Gisborne Library where you can bring your own DIY craft projects to work on while in the company of other like-minded crafters working on their own projects.
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About

  • Contact Us
  • Opening hours
  • Library Membership
  • Our Story
  • Stained Glass Window
  • Loan Periods and Charges
  • Returning Books
  • Lost Items and Payments
  • H B Williams Memorial Library Book Trust

Services

  • Book a Librarian
  • Info for Parents and Caregivers
  • Internet and Wifi
  • Justice of the Peace
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Printing Photocopying and Scanning
  • Holds and Inter-Library Loans
  • Outreach Services
  • Skinny Jump
  • Suggest a Book or eBook to buy

Events

Digital Library

  • My Library Online
  • Library Apps
  • eBooks and eAudiobooks
  • eLibrary
  • eNewspapers and eMagazines
  • Beamafilm
  • Gisborne Photo News
  • Local Resources

Research

  • Balneavis Collection
  • Government Publications
  • Newspapers
  • Whakapapa Genealogy
  • Research Services

Homework Help

  • Anzac Day
  • Matariki – Māori New Year
  • Resources

HB Williams Memorial Library
PO Box 747
34 Bright Street
Gisborne 4040
Aotearoa New Zealand

Get directions

Phone: 06 867 6709

 

Opening times

Daily: 9am to 5:30pm

Tuesday: 9am to 8pm

Saturday: 9:30am to 1pm

Public Holiday Opening Times


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