After a long-awaited journey, the Snells Beach Library has officially opened its doors to the community.

The final stages of building consent compliance have now been completed, allowing the new library to welcome visitors at last. All items placed on hold have been transferred and are ready for collection at the new location.

The opening marks an exciting new chapter for the Snells Beach area, providing locals with a fresh, modern space to read, learn, and connect.

Auckland Council extends its sincere thanks to the community for their patience throughout the process and acknowledges the support of the teams at Mahurangi East Library and Warkworth War Memorial Library during the transition.

With shelves stocked and doors now open, the Snells Beach Library is ready to welcome everyone.

The project cost around $4.1 million and included strengthening the building, replacing the roof and outside walls, installing new doors and windows, repainting inside and out, putting in new floors, updating the toilets, upgrading the electrical systems, and improving the heating and ventilation.

A big new feature at the centre is the solar power system, which is expected to save over $5,000 a year on electricity and pay for itself in just over eight years. Any extra power can go back into the grid.

Other upgrades include better security. People hiring the centre will get card access to just the parts they’re using, and more security cameras have been added to help protect the building.