Taradale Library is the western branch of the Napier Libraries network, on White Street in central Taradale. With seven-day-a-week opening hours including Sunday, it’s the most accessible of Napier’s three library branches — and a major community hub for Taradale, Greenmeadows and the wider western Napier suburbs. Free entry, free membership, free WiFi, plus children’s programmes, the Creation Station, and the specialised Forget Me Not dementia-care collection.
Practical Information
| Address | 24 White Street, Taradale, Napier 4141 |
| Phone | +64 6 834 4180 |
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| Hours | Monday–Saturday 9.00am–5.00pm; Sunday 10am–4pm; closed public holidays |
| Membership | Free with proof of identity and address |
| WiFi | Free public WiFi throughout |
| Cost | Free entry, free membership, free use of facilities |
| Parking | Free on-street parking near the library |
About Taradale Library
Taradale Library is the western suburban branch of the Napier Libraries network — the largest of the suburbs branches by population catchment, serving Taradale, Greenmeadows, Marewa and the wider western Napier area. The library sits in central Taradale on White Street, within walking distance of the Taradale shopping precinct, Anderson Park and the Rotary Pathway cycling network.
Open seven days a week (including Sunday), Taradale Library has longer hours than the central Napier Library on Tennyson Street — making it the more accessible branch for evening borrowers, weekend visitors and Sunday users. The library has all the standard Napier Libraries services plus its own community programmes.
Services and Programmes
| Physical collection | Fiction, non-fiction, large-print, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, children’s books, DVDs |
| Digital library | eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, online databases — free with membership |
| Baby Bounce | Free half-hour sessions of songs and rhymes for children aged 0–2 with their parents/caregivers |
| Creation Station | 3D printing, design tools and craft equipment — workshops |
| Forget Me Not Collection | Specialised dementia-care books, sensory tools, memory-recall resources and grab bags |
| Public computers | Free internet and computer access |
| Interloan | Request items from libraries across NZ — small fee |
| Friends of Taradale Library | Community support group running events and fundraising |
Visiting Taradale Library
Taradale Library is in the heart of the Taradale shopping precinct on White Street — a short walk from the central retail strip, cafés and restaurants. Combine a library visit with a Taradale coffee or lunch, or with a walk or ride on the Rotary Pathway that passes through the area.
The library has good study spaces, a dedicated children’s section, free WiFi throughout the building, and friendly staff who can help with research and reference enquiries. The Friends of Taradale Library is the local community support group, which runs events and fundraising specifically for the Taradale branch.
What Visitors Often Say
Regular users consistently describe Taradale Library as the most accessible branch of the Napier Libraries network — open seven days a week including Sunday, well-stocked physical collection, dedicated children’s section with Baby Bounce programmes, and the Creation Station with 3D printing. The location in the heart of Taradale’s shopping precinct gets mentioned often.
The practical tips that come up most: free membership for anyone with ID and proof of address, Sunday opening makes it the go-to branch when Napier Library is closed, and free WiFi throughout. Pair a library visit with a Taradale café stop or a walk on the Rotary Pathway which passes nearby.
Where to Learn More
Napier Libraries — official site — catalogue search, digital library, current programmes and news for all three branches.
Napier Libraries — Contact Us — current hours, phone, email and address for all branches.
Friends of Taradale Library — local support group’s page covering events and how to get involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Taradale Library?
24 White Street, Taradale — in central Taradale near the shopping precinct.
What are Taradale Library’s opening hours?
Monday–Saturday 9.00am–5.00pm; Sunday 10am–4pm. Closed public holidays.
Is Taradale Library open on Sunday?
Yes — 10am–4pm. The only Napier Libraries branch open on Sundays.
How do I join Taradale Library?
Free with proof of identity and address — bring a driver’s licence, utility bill or similar.
Does Taradale Library have children’s programmes?
Yes — Baby Bounce songs and rhymes for under-2s, plus Creation Station programmes for older children.
What is the Forget Me Not Collection?
A specialised collection of dementia-care books, sensory tools and memory-recall resources for people living with dementia and their carers.
Where can I park near Taradale Library?
Free on-street parking near the library and throughout the Taradale shopping precinct.
For the wider Napier libraries network, see the central Napier Library and the Twist Library at EIT.
