Hakeke Street Community Centre & Library is a community-run centre and library in the eastern suburbs of Whanganui, providing book access, community programmes, and a gathering space for the Whanganui East area. Located at 65 Hakeke Street, it operates independently from the council-managed Whanganui District Library network, run instead by local community members and funded through a combination of community and external support.
Practical Information
| Address | 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui East |
| Hours | Monday–Friday 9am–4:30pm, Saturday 10am–2pm |
| Cost | Free to visit |
| Phone | 022 096 5673 |
| ha****************@***il.com | |
| Parking | Street parking on Hakeke Street |
About Hakeke Street Community Centre & Library
The Hakeke Street Community Centre & Library has grown from its origins as a local library into a broader community hub for Whanganui East. The centre provides library services alongside a range of community activities, and has developed expansion plans in recent years as demand from the local community has grown.
Unlike the other Whanganui library branches operated by the Whanganui District Council, the Hakeke Street centre is community-governed and independently managed. This gives it a grassroots character and allows it to be more directly responsive to the needs of the local neighbourhood. It’s open six days a week including Saturday mornings, making it one of the more accessible community spaces in the eastern suburbs.
The centre is well-used by families and local residents in Whanganui East, and the library component sits alongside community room facilities that host events and programmes. For research queries and access to the broader Whanganui District Library catalogue, the main Davis Library in Queens Park is the recommended option — but for local book borrowing and community connection, Hakeke Street serves the eastern suburbs well.
Where to Learn More
Hakeke Street Community Centre & Library — Official Website — current hours, community programmes, events, and information about the centre’s history and services.
Whanganui District Council — Libraries — overview of the broader Whanganui library landscape, including the council-managed branches across the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Hakeke Street Library’s opening hours?
Monday to Friday 9am–4:30pm, Saturday 10am–2pm. Closed Sundays.
Where is Hakeke Street Community Centre & Library?
At 65 Hakeke Street, Whanganui East — in the eastern suburbs of Whanganui.
Is the Hakeke Street Library free?
Yes — the library and community spaces are free to use.
Is the Hakeke Street Library part of the Whanganui District Library network?
No — it’s independently operated by the local community, not managed by the Whanganui District Council. Items borrowed here are separate from the main network’s lending system.
Does Hakeke Street Community Centre run events?
Yes — the centre hosts community programmes alongside its library services. Check their website or contact them directly for current events.
How can I contact the Hakeke Street Community Centre?
By phone on 022 096 5673 or by email at ha****************@***il.com.
For the main Whanganui city library, see the Whanganui District Library (Davis Library) in Queens Park — open seven days. For more on Whanganui’s cultural and heritage landscape, see the guide to Historical and Cultural Sites in Whanganui.