In May 2026, Council confirmed a series of targeted changes to community services as part of the development of its 2026/27 Annual Plan, aimed at keeping rates increases as low as possible. As part of these changes, some library programmes and opening hours were impacted. At its meeting on 2 June, Council voted 7-3 to reverse a proposed change that would have closed the Greerton and Pāpāmoa Libraries on Sundays.
What you need to know:
From 1 July 2026, adult library events and programmes will reduce.
Library opening hours stay the same. Greerton Library and Pāpāmoa Library will continue to be open on Sundays from 9:30am to 4:00pm
The following programmes will be discontinued from 1 July:
- Digital Drop-in sessions
- Digital Essentials classes
- Lunchtime art classes
- Monthly late night board games
The following will be reduced from 1 July:
- Library presentations to adults out in the community
We will continue to work with the community to celebrate significant events throughout the year.
We know these programmes are an important part of our community, and we acknowledge this change may be disappointing for some.