Last updated July 2026
Tauranga City Libraries provide free access to books, digital resources, computers, heritage collections and community events across multiple branches in Tauranga. The network includes a central library at Te Ao Mārama along with branches in Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and Greerton plus a mobile service. Membership is free for residents and allows borrowing from any branch with a single library card. Items can be requested from other locations and returned to any branch. All locations offer study spaces, internet access and programmes for all ages.
Practical Information
| Branches | Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library (21 Devonport Road), Mount Maunganui Library (398 Maunganui Road), Pāpāmoa Library (15 Gravatt Road), Greerton Library (139 Greerton Road), Mobile Library |
| Opening hours (most branches) | Monday–Friday 9:30am–5:00pm, Saturday–Sunday 9:30am–4:00pm |
| Mount Maunganui hours | Monday–Friday 9:30am–5:00pm, Saturday 9:30am–4:00pm, Sunday closed |
| Membership | Free for Tauranga residents and surrounding area |
| Library card | Required to borrow items; one card works across all branches |
| Contact | Phone 07 577 7177, email li*****@***********vt.nz |
| Website | library.tauranga.govt.nz |
About Tauranga City Libraries
Tauranga City Libraries operate five locations that share a single collection. The main Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library at 21 Devonport Road houses the heritage and research room (He Puna Wānanga) which is closed on Sundays. All branches provide free computers, internet, word processing and printing services.
Membership is quick to obtain and free for local residents. A library card allows borrowing of books, magazines, music, videos and digital items. Requests can be placed for items held at other branches and returned anywhere in the network.
Services include local history collections, newspapers for in-library use, e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming services and online learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning. Regular events, school holiday programmes and digital drop-in sessions are offered at the branches.
The libraries support community needs with JP visits, genealogy resources, sensory spaces and low-cost broadband options for those at risk of digital exclusion. A new Library and Community Hub is scheduled to open in October 2026.
Branches and Access
Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library offers the widest range of services including the heritage collection. Paid on-street parking and nearby paid parking buildings serve the central location. Pāpāmoa Library provides free parking and mobility spaces. Greerton and Mount Maunganui branches have on-street parking with time limits and limited mobility spaces. The mobile library visits community locations on a published timetable.
Borrowing and Digital Resources
Library members can borrow physical and digital items. Digital collections include BorrowBox, ePlatform, hoopla for movies and music, PressReader and Treaty of Waitangi resources. An app allows account management, renewals and catalogue searching from mobile devices. Interlibrary loans are available for items not held locally.
Events and Programmes
Regular free events include author talks, craft sessions, Matariki celebrations, school holiday activities and digital skills workshops. Current programmes are listed on the library website and Facebook page. Group visits can be arranged in advance.
Where to Learn More
Tauranga City Libraries: Official site with catalogue, hours, events and digital collections.
Find us page: Current opening hours, addresses and parking details for all branches.
Membership information: Details on joining and using the library network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a library card to borrow books?
Yes, a free library card is required to borrow items from any Tauranga City Libraries branch.
Can I return books to a different branch?
Yes, items borrowed from one branch can be returned to any other branch in the network.
What are the opening hours?
Most branches are open Monday to Friday 9:30am–5:00pm and weekends 9:30am–4:00pm. Mount Maunganui Library is closed on Sundays.
Is membership free?
Yes, membership is free for residents of Tauranga and the surrounding area.
Are there computers and internet available?
Yes, all branches provide free computer and internet access along with printing services.
Can I access e-books and digital resources?
Yes, members can borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, magazines and stream content through the digital library.
Where is the main library located?
The central Te Ao Mārama – Tauranga Library is at 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga.
Is there a mobile library service?
Yes, a mobile library visits community locations on a published timetable.
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