The Old Library Ōmokoroa

It was great to learn Council accepted the Ōmokoroa Community Board’s recommendation, to retain the ‘old’ library building as a community resource. By the time this goes to print, the Ōmokoroa Library and Service Centre will have relocated to new premises in Western Avenue, as part of the new sports pavilion complex. Council will now go through a change of use process and then advertise, asking groups to lodge expressions of interest in using the space.

The ‘Friends of the Old Library’ would like to utilise the building as a space to meet, exhibit and sell work. A space to knit and natter, stitch, embroider, sew, share a craft/art skill. Somewhere to get together to play

Scrabble, chess, backgammon - you name it! Learn a new skill, even.

The walls where once were bookshelves can display artwork or quilts. We can showcase local history and the environmental work being done to maintain our particular piece of paradise. Ōmokoroa is expanding at a rapid rate and new residents may be unaware of the treasures available on the doorstep of the place we are fortunate to call home.

Ōmokoroa is a hive of creative activity, and we hope to show the community at large what has hitherto been going on behind closed doors. With the upcoming summer holiday season and the attraction of Ōmokoroa as a place to visit, the timing could not be better.

Our aim is to develop a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere, providing interesting local information, along with changing artistic and creative exhibitions. Creative folk can call Heather

027 477 6877 or Alison 021 294 9294 or email theoldlibraryomokoroa@gmail.com