Napier Library Hours 2026
Napier's library listings feature 3 public branches in this popular Hawke's Bay city on New Zealand's east coast. The entries are two branches of Napier Public Library (at different locations) and the Napier Central Library. The first Public Library branch offers printing, archival materials, events, rare books, manuscripts, and exhibitions, opening at 08:00 on weekdays. The second Public Library branch provides computers, study rooms, printing, research support, and children's programmes. The Central Library adds computers, study rooms, printing, events, children's services, rare books, manuscripts, and exhibitions. All three branches open on Sundays, with hours varying between 12:00-18:00 and 13:00-17:00. Services like printing and study rooms appear at every location, making any Napier branch a practical choice for work or study.
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Napier Public Library Branches
Napier Public Library
Public library
Address: 4454 Second St, Napier 1719, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 818 3054
Website: napierpubliclibrary.govt.nz
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
Services: Printing & copying, Archives, Events & talks, Rare books, Manuscripts, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
Napier Public Library
Public library
Address: 6313 High St, Napier 6232, New Zealand
Phone: +64 5 338 7667
Website: napierpubliclibrary.govt.nz
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Public computers, Study rooms, Printing & copying, Research help, Children's area, 24-hour access
Napier Central Library
Public library
Address: 3752 Church St, Napier 2875, New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 876 9895
Website: napiercentrallibrary.govt.nz
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Services: Public computers, Study rooms, Printing & copying, Events & talks, Children's area, Rare books, Manuscripts, Exhibitions, 24-hour access
Napier Library Visitor Tips
The first Public Library branch opens earliest (08:00) and keeps the longest Sunday hours (until 18:00).
Printing is available at all three Napier branches, so use whichever is most convenient.
For rare books and manuscript research, the first Public Library branch and the Central Library both hold these collections.
About Napier Libraries
Library membership in Napier is free for residents. A card from any Napier public branch lets you borrow and return items across the network. E-books and audiobooks are available through digital platforms like BorrowBox and Libby. PressReader may provide access to newspapers and magazines. Study rooms are available at both the second Public Library branch and the Central Library. Printing operates at all three locations. Children's sections run at the second Public Library branch and the Central Library. The first Public Library branch holds rare books, manuscripts, archival material, and exhibitions. The Central Library also features rare books, manuscripts, and exhibitions alongside events programming. For hold requests, event details, or questions about specific branch services, phone the location you want to visit using the numbers provided above.
Napier libraries at a glance
- 3 libraries listed: 3 public libraries
- Earliest weekday opening: 8:00 AM — Napier Public Library (Monday)
- Latest weekday closing: 9:00 PM — Napier Public Library (Monday)
- Open on Sunday: 3 of 3 libraries
- Most common services: Printing & copying (3), 24-hour access (3), Events & talks (2), Rare books (2), Manuscripts (2)
Visitor Tip: Hours on this page are the published weekly schedule for each Napier branch. Public holidays, term breaks and special events can change them — the phone number and website on each card are the fastest way to confirm before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Napier library is open on Sunday?
All three branches open on Sundays. The first Napier Public Library opens 12:00-18:00. The second Napier Public Library and the Central Library both open 13:00-17:00.
What are the opening hours of Napier Central Library?
Napier Central Library opens Monday to Thursday 09:00-20:00, Friday 09:00-17:00, Saturday 09:00-17:00, and Sunday 13:00-17:00.
How many public libraries are listed in Napier?
Three public library branches are listed for Napier: two Napier Public Library locations and one Central Library.
Which Napier library opens earliest on weekdays?
The first Napier Public Library branch opens at 08:00 on weekdays. The second Public Library branch and Central Library open at 09:00.