Location and hours
Location
Rotorua Library is established in Te Aka Mauri, between Haupapa and Arawa Streets. Our front entrance faces out to Jean Batten Square which has been extensively landscaped to include a unique children's playground and green space for relaxation.
Parking is available on both streets and there are several Mobility Parking spaces on Haupapa Street next to Te Aka Mauri. Longer term parking is available in the car park across Haupapa Street. The local bus services operates from the Arawa Street end of Te Aka Mauri which services urban Rotorua.
Regular library hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9am - 5.30pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Statutory holidays | CLOSED |
Special Holiday Hours 2024/2025
From Tuesday 24th December 2024 (Christmas Eve) to Saturday 4th January 2025 the Library's open hours will temporarily change to our weekend hours which are 10am - 4pm. Check the table below for more details.
| Days | Temporarily Changed Open Hours |
|---|---|
| 2024 | |
| Tuesday 24 Dec 2024 (Christmas Eve) | Changed to 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday 25 Dec 2024 (Christmas Day) | C L O S E D |
| Thursday 26 Dec 2024 (Boxing Day) | C L O S E D |
| Friday 27 Dec 2024 | Changed to 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday 28 Dec 2024 | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday 29 Dec 2024 | C L O S E D |
| Monday 30 Dec 2024 | Changed to 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday 31 Dec 2024 (New Year's Eve) | Changed to 10am - 4pm |
| 2025 | |
| Wednesday 1 Jan 2025 (New Year's Day) | C L O S E D |
| Thursday 2 Jan 2025 (New Year's Holiday) | C L O S E D |
| Friday 3 Jan 2025 | Changed to 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday 4 Jan 2025 | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday 5 Jan 2025 | C L O S E D |
| Monday 6 Jan 2025 | Normal hours resume 9am - 5.30pm |
Returns
All library items, except toys, can be returned through the after hours returns slots at any time of day even outside of library opening hours. These are located at each end of Rotorua Library facing Jean Batten Square.
We are CLOSED on these Public Holidays:
| 2024 | 2025 | ||
| New Year's Day | Monday 1 January | Wednesday 1 January | |
| New Year's Holiday | Tuesday 2 January | Thursday 2 January | |
| Auckland Anniversary | Monday 29 January | Monday 27 January | |
| Waitangi Day | Tuesday 6 February | Thursday 6 February | |
| Good Friday | Friday 29 March | Friday 18 April | |
| Easter Monday | Monday 1 April | Monday 21 April | |
| ANZAC Day | Thursday 25 April | Friday 25 April | |
| King's Birthday | Monday 3 June | Monday 2 June | |
| Matariki | Friday 28 June | Friday 20 June | |
| Labour Day | Monday 28 October | Monday 27 October | |
| Christmas Day | Wednesday 25 December | Thursday 25 December | |
| Boxing Day | Thursday 26 December | Friday 26 December |