Loving Whangaparāoa Library’s new look

Publish Date : 07 Sep 2016
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Tyler Lummis gives hopscotch a go with Senior Children’s Librarian Sue Bodmer(left) and Debbie Foua (right) and children Isla Cameron, Keri Kemp and Taelyn Durham.
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Melissa Kraaykamp assisting customer Pamela Davey at the new service desk. 
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Senior Children's Librarian Sue Bodmer at storytime.
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The recent upgrade at Whangaparāoa Library has got a big thumbs up from customers of all ages.

The refurbishment has refreshed the library’s interior and exterior spaces making them more welcoming, brighter and safer.

Community Library Manager Doris Lindauer-Hullet says, “Customers are enjoying the welcoming space, comfortable seating and the new colour scheme.”

Million-dollar views

The new service desk with back-lighting is now a focal point for customers and its new position has really opened up the space. Visitors also have uninterrupted views of the mural painting.

Replacing the carpet in high-traffic areas, adding new furniture in the adult, teen and children’s areas and rearranging shelving have all contributed to a more user-friendly layout.

The exterior makeover, with its energy-efficient LED lighting along the building and car park perimeter, makes for a safer environment. Customers also have a pleasant outdoor reading area which includes new furniture and shade.

The library’s upgrade cost $478,000 and took two weeks to complete.

Feedback includes

Alice Marye Cappel (Gulf Harbour) says, “The Whangaparāoa Library is such a happening place. I am ferrying four 8-year-old boys to the Minecraft club on Friday afternoons. Since the refurbishment, what was already a lovely library has transformed into a warm, truly inviting community space. Well done!”

Katie Clark (Manly) says “The children's area is now colourful. My daughter Sara just loves the hop scotch.”

Term-time programmes

Kids’ activities

  • Wriggle and Rhyme – Friday, 10.30am
  • Rhymetime – Thursday 10.30am
  • Storytime – Tuesday, Wednesday 10.30am
  • Minecraft Club – Friday 3.30pm.

eLearning

  • Thursday 8 September 11am Introduction to email

Find out more about events at Auckland Libraries

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