The Old Library has a great start

At the time of going to print, The Old Library Ōmokoroa has been open for a week and early signs are promising! The Artists group has a sensational display just awaiting your perusal – and perhaps purchase? Ōmokoroa History Group has assembled an impressive amount of information and photographs of ‘yesteryear’ and the recently reprinted ‘Ōmokoroa’ book is available for the very reasonable price of $45. This is a limited print run so don’t delay.

Ōmokoroa Environmental Managers Inc (OEMI) has a very tactile stand which illustrates the many ways they help our local environment. Ōmokoroa Public Art Group (OPAG) is in the process of producing display material to explain what they do, why they do it, and what you can do to help.

We have had enquiries about art for children and craft workshops so we are working on these, and welcome suggestions and ideas from the public.

During this ‘pop-up’ phase (until

March/April 2021), our venue at McDonnell Street will be open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm and you are invited to come in and see what we are about. We are also building a list of volunteers willing to give us a few hours of their time to meet and greet visitors, in partnership with the artist in residence who will be showing visitors how they create their masterpieces. It’s a great way to spend a morning or afternoon – bring your own handicraft and show us what you do, and perhaps bring a friend.

In addition to the open space, we also have a small meeting room available, which accommodates up to 6 around a table or up to 12 theatre-style.

If you would be interested in volunteering or you are a member of a creative group who may like to find out more about exhibiting at The Old Library, please call Heather on 027 477 6877 or Alison 021 294 9294 or email theoldlibraryomokoroa@gmail.com