Gonville Library is a branch of the Whanganui District Library network, located at 44 Abbot Street in the Gonville suburb — roughly 3 kilometres south-west of central Whanganui. It provides book borrowing and library access for Gonville and the surrounding southern suburbs, with the same catalogue and card system as the main Davis Library in Queens Park.
Practical Information
| Address | 44 Abbot Street, Gonville, Whanganui |
| Hours | Monday–Friday 9:30am–5pm, Saturday 9:30am–2pm |
| Cost | Free; library card required to borrow |
| Phone | 06 349 1000 |
| Parking | Street parking on Abbot Street |
About Gonville Library
Gonville Library serves the residential suburb of Gonville as part of the Whanganui District Library network. It’s one of the more accessible branch libraries in the network, open Monday to Saturday — making it a useful option for residents who want local book access without travelling to the city centre.
The branch holds a general lending collection covering fiction, non-fiction, and children’s titles. As with all branches in the network, items can be requested and transferred from other locations if a title isn’t available on the shelf. Library cards are free for Whanganui District residents and work across all branches, including the main Davis Library in Queens Park and the specialist Alexander Heritage & Research Library.
Gonville is one of Whanganui’s larger residential suburbs, extending south-west from the Whanganui River. The library on Abbot Street provides an established local service for the community in this part of the city.
Where to Learn More
Whanganui District Library — Locations and Hours — current hours for Gonville and all other branches, plus membership details and how to request items across the network.
Whanganui District Council — Libraries — overview of the council-funded library network serving Whanganui’s suburbs and city centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gonville Library’s opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9:30am–5pm, Saturday 9:30am–2pm. Closed Sundays.
Where is Gonville Library?
At 44 Abbot Street in Gonville, Whanganui — about 3km south-west of the city centre.
Is Gonville Library free?
Yes — entry is free. A Whanganui District Library card is needed to borrow items; membership is free for district residents.
Can I use my library card from Davis Library at Gonville?
Yes — one library card works across the entire Whanganui District Library network, including Gonville, Davis Library, Alexander Heritage, and all other branches.
Can I return books from Davis Library at Gonville?
Yes — items can be returned to any branch in the Whanganui District Library network regardless of where they were borrowed.
Does Gonville Library have a café?
No — a café is available at the main Davis Library in Queens Park, but not at the Gonville branch.
For the main city library with the full collection, see the Whanganui District Library (Davis Library) in Queens Park — open seven days. For more Whanganui cultural and heritage sites, see the guide to Historical and Cultural Sites in Whanganui.