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Remuera Library

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Remuera Library is a local branch of Auckland Libraries, serving the suburb of Remuera. It is housed in a historic building, which is considered to be a landmark in the area.HistoryIn 1915, a branch library was established for Remuera. It was originally located in the brick shops located at 411–413 Remuera Road. The building had previously belonged to the Remuera Road Board, which amalgamated with the Auckland Council in the same year. In 1926, parts of this building were taken to Point Chevalier and used to construct the public library there.On 31 July 1926, the Remuera Library was opened on its present site. The building was designed by the architectural firm Gummer and Ford, who were then one of the leading firms in Auckland. The building shows influences of Neo-Georgian and Arts and Crafts style architecture, stemming from Gummer's study in England under Edwin Lutyens. It has a largely open plan design, which was innovative at the time. The building won a NZIA gold medal for its design in 1928.The building features a large lecture hall which had previously been used to deliver public lectures. At some point in the mid-twentieth century, Auckland Libraries ceased their public lecture series (largely due to declining interest) and the lecture hall was converted to accommodate the library's growing collection. There is an entrance to the library through the lecture hall which remained closed for much of its existence. There were various additions made to the library during the late 1950s and early 1960s, including the building of partitioning walls.

Address: 429 Remuera Rd, Remuera, Auckland 1050, New Zealand
Phone: 09-374 1323
State: Auckland
City: Auckland
Zip Code: 1050


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM


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Reviews
My daughter simply loves going to Remuera Library! It contains a wide arrary for children's books! Very accessible either by bus or car. Librarians are very friendly. We already made it a habit to visit it once a month!
Very easy to get here, next to the main street. Bus stop right in front of it. Bus 75 passes here. The building is not huge but nice to use a service and good wifi connection ***
One of the best library in Auckland, ancient and with amiable services, as well as ample amazing recommended books - some are new books! I just love this library, but often need to pay for parking.
Library staffs are friendly and always approachable. Library is catered as well for young kids which is great as its in the center of alot of primary schools in the area.
Gorgeous old building with easy layout to different sections of books.nnFriendly and helpful staffs willing to enlighten young ones.nnVideo options also available and some easy puzzles to choose from.nnHost different fun activities which attracts people to come along.nnHas nice temperature controlled environment, so suitable for people young or old to spend some time developing their reading habits here.
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