Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Hours & Information
Closed until 9:00am today
Monday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Sunday
Closed

About Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
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- AED (Defibrillator)
- Baby changing
- Bike stands
- Hāpai Access Card
- Meeting room(s)
- Off street parking
- Printing & copying
- Public computers & WiFi
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Map
Featured
Matariki: Māori New Year
Join us in June for exciting free Matariki and Puaka activities and events for you and your whānau to enjoy.
Justices of the Peace
Justices of the Peace (JPs)
Visit a Justice of the Peace at some of our libraries, now including a Wednesday session 5pm to 7pm at Tūranga. Find out where and when.
Upcoming Events
Holidays and Closures
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Labour DayMonday, October 27, 2025Closed All Day
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Show Day Friday 14 NovemberFriday, November 14, 2025Closed All Day
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Christmas DayThursday, December 25, 2025Closed All Day
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Boxing DayFriday, December 26, 2025Closed All Day
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New Year's DayThursday, January 1, 2026Closed All Day
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Day after New Year's DayFriday, January 2, 2026Closed All Day
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Waitangi DayFriday, February 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Good FridayFriday, April 3, 2026Closed All Day
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Easter MondayMonday, April 6, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac DaySaturday, April 25, 2026Closed All Day
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Anzac Day holiday Monday 27 AprilMonday, April 27, 2026Closed All Day
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King's BirthdayMonday, June 1, 2026Closed All Day
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - June 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Monday Book Group May 2025
Recommendations from customers shared at the Book Group meeting at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Spinners and Weavers, part of a series
Jul 4th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Come along with your spinning, weaving or knitting project. Spinning wheels not provided, but you can bring your own.
What's on
Find out what's happening in libraries. Brochures are in libraries, or check online.
New For You - June 2025
New For You is a monthly selection of new books, topical titles, and hidden gems - chosen especially for you by our book buyers!
Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library Monday Book Group May 2025
Recommendations from customers shared at the Book Group meeting at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Spinners and Weavers, part of a series
Jul 4th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Come along with your spinning, weaving or knitting project. Spinning wheels not provided, but you can bring your own.
New at Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 21, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025
Library closures or changes in hours or services
Jun 21, 2025
AWA - New shared digital collection
May 30, 2025
Work to strengthen Parklands Library
Feb 18, 2025