The future Waikanae Library
Consultation has concluded
We're investigating options for the permanent Waikanae Library and Service Centre replacement, following the closure of the building in November 2018. We’re committed to having a library in Waikanae, so we’ve been working with a Project Advisory Group made up of community members, iwi, and business and school representatives, which confirmed the preferred location for the future library is in Mahara Place.
Share your ideas for a new Library/ Service Centre below.
Your comments will inform our Long-term Plan bid for a new or upgraded facility.
Note: responses collected through community events and drop boxes located at libraries and Council Service Centres are shown under the name 'Community voices'. We have included these for transparency and reporting purposes.
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Waikanae needs a much larger library as befits the population and the high % who are members of the library.
Public use copiers are essential and also self-issuing machines. An information centre for use by local as well as visitors is also essential. A library should be the hub of the community and the present library situation is disgraceful and totally unacceptable.
over 1 year ago
Students
A dedicated quiet spot where students can study with desks, or seminar rooms with whiteboards.
about 2 years ago
Extended hours, more events, more space and books!
I'd love to see extended hours (ie a late night) and evening events as I work in Wellington. Appreciate that this requires extra staffing! I like to browse shelves, so a greater range of books on site would be great. Agree with the other posts that accessibility is important - wider paths between shelves, large print, computers and computer literacy support etc. Our elderly community is a treasure in Waikanae, need to make the space great for them.
over 2 years ago
Areas and Services
1- Easy accessibility. 2 - Adequate floorspace 3 - A open and sunny social area. 4 - Computers - bigger screen and in one corner 5 - Council member available at desk
over 1 year ago
Lets just get on with it. We need a proper library in Waikanae.
One that can provide high speed internet access for all those who can not afford it. Tech tuition for the older generation in the Waikanae community. Get the young (those with extreme patience) to mentor them and demonstrate how to make the most of the tech that is now available, along with books, music, research material, and a relaxed and comfortable environment in which to enjoy a library. There are plenty of cafes close to the location of the old library and new one should be in this location. let the cafes create the meeting place and the jobs that will go with that, but lets just make a start.