Pop-up Library

“Waimakariri Libraries mobile library tent with bookshelves and visitors at an outdoor event.”
Waimakariri Libraries Pop-up Library aims to provides access to library services outside of our physical library buildings.

We are trialling this service for a period of three months, before a decision is made to continue the offering long term. You can read more about the trial here. You cannot currently place holds to be collected from the Pop-up Library, but you can order a book bag to be picked up at the Pop-up Library.

For more information about this service please contact the library on 0800 965 542 or library@wmk.govt.nz

The Pop-up Library will be at the following locations at the following dates and times:

LocationsTimesFrequencyDates
Pines Beach (The Pines Oval by the pump track)9.30-11.30amFirst Friday of the month6 March
Ravenswood Lifestyle Village1.30-3.30pm
West Eyreton School9.00am-12.30pmSecond Friday of the month13 February
13 March
10 April
Cust Hotel2-3.30pm
Waikuku Beach Hall 9.30-11.30amThird Friday of the month20 February
20 March
17 April
Sefton Hall Carpark1.30-3.30pm
Pegasus Playground9.30am-12.30pmFourth Friday of the month27 February
27 March
24 April
Woodend Community Centre2.00-3.30pm

Waimakariri Libraries presence at Community Events

We are attending a range of events in 2026, including:

  • The annual Kaiapoi Duck Race - Saturday 21 February
  • Swannanoa Country Fair - Sunday 1 March
  • Oxford A&P Show – Saturday 11 April

If you have an upcoming community event and think our involvement could be beneficial, please let us know by contacting library@wmk.govt.nz

Cannot reach a physical library or the Pop-up Library?

We do offer a Books in Homes service. Check out the Books in Homes webpage for more information.