The only public library within hundreds of miles and the first in the world to see the sun.

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HB Williams Memorial Library
The only public library within hundreds of miles and the first in the world to see the sun. Tairāwhiti's refurbished library integrates a modernist architectural masterpiece with local Māori cultural features and one of the largest stained glass windows in the southern hemisphere. Books, films, meeting rooms, holiday programmes for children, computers, free secure wifi 24/7.
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Location
Address:
Gisborne 4010
Opening Times
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 1pm, Sunday closed

Months of Operation:
Facilities and Features
Proximity to Town:
Located in the city centre of Gisborne
Proximity to Airport:
4.7km's to Gisborne Airport
Proximity to Bus:
2 minutes to the Intercity Bus Terminal (outside Gisborne i-SITE Visitor Information Centre)
Parking:
Street parking available
Weather Considerations:
Open during all weather conditions

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