Blockhouse Bay Library

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Whau

Library Details
Opening hours
Open now
Monday9am - 5.30pm
Tuesday9am - 5.30pm
Wednesday9am - 5.30pm
Thursday9am - 6pm
Friday9am - 5.30pm
Saturday10am - 4pm
Sunday12pm - 4pm
Address
578 Blockhouse Bay Rd
Blockhouse Bay
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Get in touch with us
09 377 0209
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Access to the library
Blockhouse Bay Library has free parking. There's a free carpark behind the library with most spaces available for two hours. Street parking is free for one hour. There is a primary school right behind the library; so the carpark is often full at school drop off and pick up times.

Accessibility
Path to entrance is level and accessible
Automatic doors
Accessible toilets (Our customers using motorised scooters will need assistance with entry/exit. We're happy to help.)

Services and collections
Printing, photocopying and scanning
Computer use
Free WiFi
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Makerspace
Language collections
Local electoral rolls 2023, specifically New Lynn (may include nearby electorates) - ask desk for assistance
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Makerspace
Makerspace
The Makerspace at Blockhouse Bay Library has a 3D printer, sewing and craft equipment, and programming tools. All ages are welcome.
Equipment
- 3D printer – Ultimaker 2+, Tinkercad, Cura
- Badgemaker
- Sewing equipment
- Makey Makey – coding, creation and invention kit
- Raspberry Pi – Specialised computer that teaches programming skills
Details
- The 3D printer is available during regular opening hours, and we use a first-come, first-served system.
- We charge $1 per metre of plastic PLA filament for 3D printing.
- All other equipment is available free of charge, but only during scheduled workshops.
- Call 09 377 0209 for more information and details of scheduled workshops.
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Makey Makey teaches tamariki to code, create and invent.
Learn about generating electricity with a banana.
Bring your designs to life with our 3D printers.
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