Handicraft museum

Only commenting on the library as I haven't been into the exhibition center. Nice compact library for Whakatane. There is free wifi and computers to browse the internet. There is a wide range of books and subjects from which to choose and a kids corner with little tables and chairs - there's also a selection of audioCD+books. There are plenty of couches & other reading areas and a couple of study rooms that you can book for a few hours. The library itself has self-service checkout/return kiosks but there are staff to help out if it gets busy. You can also 'borrow' ebooks and manage/renew your books online. All you need to join is proof of address (any letter or package label will do) and photographic ID.

Great facility. Offers a range of consumer services that are comfortable clean and individual/ group friendly... plus the staff are helpful and friendly to boot. Nice one Whakatane

Could have better weekend hours

Very very helpful lady i wish i had seen her name tag. Love our libarary

Spent 2 half days working from this library. Very modern set-up. Great to have fast, free wifi and a range of seating options to set up a space to work from.

Good exhibition center with Maori and European settler artifacts as well as local arts and crafts. There is historical and geological (earthquake and volcano) information also.It’s well displayed and has informative descriptions.It’s free (donations accepted).

Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff and people, always there to help with almost everything in the library and free wifi for up to 2 hours

Lovely centre with changing exhibitions, library staff are the most friendly and helpful people you can imagine. Good book selection also.

Staff are very helpful. I felt well supported in my first attempt to follow the computer prompts to register a laptop and seek extended time.

The library itself isn't very big. It has a neat selection though. You need ID or a letter confirming who you are to access any of the computers so thats not cool. Never been in the exhibition area though.