No Access to Puke Ariki Library

A boutique library is being set up in the the Puke Ariki Foyer for a week while the next stage of the Let’s Go Brougham Street Shared Space project is carried out.

The works, right outside the main entrance, mean that there will be no access to the library from Monday 15 October until Friday 19 October. But users will still be able to borrow and return items,  access the internet using the Aotearoa People’s Network Kaharoa terminals, visit the Taranaki Research Centre and take part in events.

“People will be able to browse through a wide selection of books in the Foyer and we will have runners on hand to retreive anything not on display. ” says Dale Cousens, Puke Ariki’s Manager Service Delivery.

“It will be business as usual for everyone – just in an unusual manner!”

A WiFi lounge is being set up in the Wall Gallery, and all normal programmes and events such as Crackerjacks, Book Groups and the Justice of the Peace library service will continue.

Any reserved books can be picked up from the boutique library.

Customers are being encouraged to return items via the drive-through drop off box in the Puke Ariki car-park, at one of the community libraries or the mobile library during this time. Books can also be renewed online at www.pukeariki.com or by phone (call 06 759 6060).

The work being done includes excavating right up to the main library doors, framework being put in place and concrete being poured to create a wide open landing, ramp and steps up to the entrance.

“This is a very important part of the Brougham St project as it is going to give the library a welcoming and open new entranceway in keeping with the streetscape being created below.” says Carl Whittleston, Let’s Go Project Manager, NPDC.

The library itself is also going to have a minor make-over with staff taking advantage of the time to reorganise the collections and floor lay out to better serve customers’ needs. General maintenance such as carpet-cleaning will also be carried out.