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Council Services at the Library

From Monday 3 March, 2025, accessing Waitaki District Council services will be easier and more convenient than ever, right in the Ōamaru Library!

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We have a range of free memberships for Waitaki district residents and ratepayers. We also provide free membership for Waimate and Dunedin residents. If you are a visitor to the Waitaki district for up to six months, you are eligible for a holiday borrower membership.

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It's free to join Waitaki District Libraries. By joining you can access all of our physical and online collections.

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