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| St Heliers Library was first opened in 1926 as the Tamaki West Road Board offices and fire station, but was transitioned into a public library in 1931.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building |url=https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/07/reopening-of-st-heliers-library-in-its-iconic-building/ |url-status=live |access-date=20 November 2024 |website=Our Auckland}}</ref> | St Heliers Library was first opened in 1926 as the Tamaki West Road Board offices and fire station, but was transitioned into a public library in 1931.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building |url=https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/07/reopening-of-st-heliers-library-in-its-iconic-building/ |url-status=live |access-date=20 November 2024 |website=Our Auckland}}</ref> Two rooms were made available for the lending of books and the library was opened on 13 June 1931 by Councillor Ellen Melville, Chairman of the Library Committee.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Barr |first=John |title=Auckland Public Libraries 1880 - 1950 |date=1950 |publisher=Library Committee of the Auckland City Council |year=1950 |location=Auckland, New Zealand |publication-date=1950 |pages=32-33 |language=Eng}}</ref> The Lending Department was capable of holding 3000 volumes at that time. The number of volumes and visitors rapidly increased, and by 1937 an additional room of 37 feet was built to expand the Lending Department.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
| The library underwent earthquake strengthening and renewal work in 2022 after being twice assessed as earthquake prone. It received funding from the Auckland Council seismic regional programme for this work.<ref name=":0" /> In addition to seismic strengthening, the roof and windows were replaced and original panelling and other features were discovered and preserved.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=Re-opening of St Heliers Library |url=https://remueraheritage.org.nz/news/re-opening-of-st-heliers-library/ |url-status=live |access-date=20 November 2024 |website=Remuera Heritage}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 August 2023 |title=Why a local library's refurbishment is a love letter to libraries everywhere |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-JhNjvTBfA |url-status=live |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=1News}}</ref> The library reopened on the 15th of August 2023. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said at the opening that "as a result of Auckland Council investment, our beautiful St Heliers library is future-proofed for many generations to come.”<ref name=":1" /> | The library underwent earthquake strengthening and renewal work in 2022 after being twice assessed as earthquake prone. It received funding from the Auckland Council seismic regional programme for this work.<ref name=":0" /> In addition to seismic strengthening, the roof and windows were replaced and original panelling and other features were discovered and preserved.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=16 August 2023 |title=Re-opening of St Heliers Library |url=https://remueraheritage.org.nz/news/re-opening-of-st-heliers-library/ |url-status=live |access-date=20 November 2024 |website=Remuera Heritage}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=16 August 2023 |title=Why a local library's refurbishment is a love letter to libraries everywhere |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-JhNjvTBfA |url-status=live |access-date=21 November 2024 |work=1News}}</ref> The library reopened on the 15th of August 2023. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said at the opening that "as a result of Auckland Council investment, our beautiful St Heliers library is future-proofed for many generations to come.”<ref name=":1" /> | ||
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| St Heliers Library | |
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| 36°51′03″S 174°51′29″E / 36.8508°S 174.8580°E / -36.8508; 174.8580 | |
| Location | 32 Saint Heliers Bay Road, St Heliers, Auckland, New Zealand |
| Type | Public library |
| Established | 1926; 99 years ago (1926) |
| Service area | Saint Heliers |
| Branch of | Auckland Libraries |
| Other information | |
| Website | St Heliers Library |
St Heliers Library is a local branch of Auckland Libraries, serving the suburb of Saint Heliers. (put historical building information here)
History
St Heliers Library was first opened in 1926 as the Tamaki West Road Board offices and fire station, but was transitioned into a public library in 1931. Two rooms were made available for the lending of books and the library was opened on 13 June 1931 by Councillor Ellen Melville, Chairman of the Library Committee. The Lending Department was capable of holding 3000 volumes at that time. The number of volumes and visitors rapidly increased, and by 1937 an additional room of 37 feet was built to expand the Lending Department.
The library underwent earthquake strengthening and renewal work in 2022 after being twice assessed as earthquake prone. It received funding from the Auckland Council seismic regional programme for this work. In addition to seismic strengthening, the roof and windows were replaced and original panelling and other features were discovered and preserved. The library reopened on the 15th of August 2023. Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson said at the opening that "as a result of Auckland Council investment, our beautiful St Heliers library is future-proofed for many generations to come.”
References
- ^ "Reopening of St Heliers Library in its iconic building". Our Auckland. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Barr, John (1950). Auckland Public Libraries 1880 - 1950 (in Eng). Auckland, New Zealand: Library Committee of the Auckland City Council. pp. 32–33.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ "Re-opening of St Heliers Library". Remuera Heritage. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Why a local library's refurbishment is a love letter to libraries everywhere". 1News. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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