Hire a venue

The library hosts a wide-range of events. Some of these are library-led, others are run exclusively by community participants.

There are no bookable spaces in the Davis Library, but both the Davis and Gonville Libraries are available to host book launches or literary events outside of normal opening hours. Although there is no charge for this, the library reserves the right to decline an opportunity to host if facilities or staffing are unavailable. Please contact Amy Dellow if you would like to discuss this option.

For Hakeke Street Library, please contact Hakeke Street Community Centre.

The Alexander Library | Te Rerenga mai o te Kāuru

The Alexander Library has two spaces that may be booked: a meeting room (the Alexander Lounge); and outside normal opening hours the main room in the Alexander Library may be hired for talks and events. Note that food and drink are not allowed in the main room.

A UHD smart TV and a whiteboard are available.

The Lounge has full access to a kitchen and toilet facilities and has its own entrance.

For further information on costs and conditions of use, download the Terms of Hire or contact Amy Dellow.

Main room

  • This is the main reading room area and perfect for larger meetings. It can only be booked for use outside of our normal opening hours.
  • This space can accommodate up to 100 people standing, 50-75 seated (in rows) or 30-40 seated (at tables).
  • There is access to a full range of separate kitchen and toilet facilities.
  • No food or liquids may be consumed/served within the main room itself.
  • Entrance/Exit is via the principal entrance to the building.

Alexander Lounge

  • This is a sizeable meeting room and can be booked for use at any time.
  • This space can accommodate up to 50 people standing, 30 seated (in rows) or 15-20 seated (at tables).
  • There is access to a full range of separate kitchen and toilet facilities.
  • Entrance/Exit is via the side-entrance to the building.

Gonville Centre Community Room

  • This space is free for non-profit community groups to use. There may be a rental charge for private/corporate bookings.
  • This is a small meeting room and can be booked for use at any time.
  • This space can accommodate up to 30 people standing, 20 seated (in rows) or 15 seated (at tables).
  • There is access to a small kitchen and toilet facilities.
  • Entrance/Exit is via the side-entrance to the building or through the library or medical centre during opening hours.

For further information on availability, please contact:

  • Gonville Library (non-profit groups only) – 06 344 5872
  • Gonville Medical Centre (everyone else) – 06 344 4090

Castlecliff Library

Progress Castlecliff operates the Castlecliff Library which is staffed by volunteers. Outside of Library hours Progress Castlecliff encourages the use of the space for small community group meetings (typically small group or committee/board meetings – Progress Castlecliff holds it own committee meetings there)
    • The Library space is available when not in use as Library any ie mornings before 9:30am or evenings between 5:00pm and 9:00pm
    • This 35m2 space has a single table and can comfortably accommodate 6 to 8 people st the central table.
    • There is access a toilet. There are no tea/coffee facilities but refreshments are available from Citadel Cafe or Rangiora Street Dairy.
    • Availability and bookings can be requested online https://www.spacetoco.com/space/library Book 48 hours before your meeting.
    • Approved Non Profit groups pay $5 for the first hire and this is waived for subsequent hires. Other users $20/hour. (the $5 first time charge ensures full details of users are collected and the space is covered for damage – see https://support.spacetoco.com/spaceprotect-for-guests).

Hirers are emailed an access code unique to them and valid for their booked times.

For further information, see availability and to request a booking see https://www.spacetoco.com/space/library 

Hakeke Street Library

Please contact Hakeke Street Community Centre.