Hastings District Libraries Meeting Rooms
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If you are looking for somewhere to hold a community meeting then you are welcome to make a booking request for the use of one of our spaces.

All spaces are bookable via the SpacetoCo website.


Fair Use of Library Meeting Rooms Hastings District Libraries proudly offer free meeting rooms to support not-for-profit and community-focused groups. These spaces are intended to foster collaboration, learning, and connection within our community. To ensure equitable access, we kindly ask that rooms are not used for personal business activities, commercial ventures, or ongoing private office use. Our goal is to prioritise genuine community initiatives and ensure these shared spaces remain available for those working to benefit the wider public. 

Hastings

Sir James Watties RoomSir James Wattie Meeting Room

Upstairs in Hastings War Memorial Library, this is a glass-walled room equipped with blinds for privacy. A public lift is available to reach the mezzanine floor.

Location: Hastings War Memorial Library
Capacity: This room can seat a maximum of 12-15 people around tables, up to 20 people theatre style
Facilities: 1 whiteboard (fixed), 1 projectable wall

Hastings War Memorial Library has been classified as an earthquake-prone building following a Detailed Seismic Assessment (DSA). The building’s rating indicates uncertainty as to how the building would respond in a major earthquake. It is not at risk of failure in smaller earthquakes. The library will remain open to the public while plans are developed to address the issue. Click here for more information.

If you would prefer to book a space at either Havelock North or Flaxmere Library, please see the booking details below.

Room Booking Enquiry

Havelock North

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Havelock North Meeting Room One

Location: Havelock North Library
Capacity: This room can seat a maximum of 12-14 people with tables, up to 20 with tables removed
Facilities: Lockable kitchenette with sink and zip, 2 rectangular tables, 9 chairs (more available), 1 projectable wall, whiteboard (fixed).

If you require use of the kitchenette, please specify in your room booking so we can organise access.

room booking enquiry

Hinerākau Meeting Room 2 Havelock North 300x200

Location: Havelock North Library
Capacity: This room can seat a maximum of 6-8 people with table 
Facilities: 1 rectangular desk, 6 chairs (more available), 1 whiteboard (fixed), 1 projectable wall

room booking enquiry