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Buller District Libraries consists of the Sue Thomson Casey Memorial Library in Westport and the Inangahua County Library in Reefton. Our libraries offer community groups, events, and classes for adults and children. We provide access to computers and WiFi, newspapers, council information, local history archives, scanning, printing and laminating.

Books and resources in our libraries are available for all Buller residents regardless of location. Any item available in Reefton can be put on hold and borrowed by those in Westport and vice versa.

Rangatahi Winter Challenge

Challenge yourself this takarua and win stuff.

Open for Buller kids aged 12-18, complete three challenges to go into the draw for the grand prize and complete six challenges to receive an awesome spot prize. Check into the library with your completed sheet any time before the middle of August.

1000 Books Before School

The 1000 Books Before School programme encourages children, along with their parents and caregivers, to read 1000 books during the five years between birth and starting their first year of school.

Join the programme at Buller District Libraries and get your ‘1000 Books Before School’ startup pack and a FREE book! The pack includes your first reading chart, book bag, sticker character map, brochure, and a folder to keep all of your reading programme material together.

The History of Clothing

Clothing has always been more than just something we wear, it tells the story of who we are, where we’ve been, and how society has changed.

This engaging talk with Lynn Rain takes you on a journey from the grandeur of King Francis I to the early influencers of style, exploring changing trends through the ages. Learn how the textile industry has shaped the world around us.

2025 Reading Challenge

A year of reading - a world of wonder!

Read 12 books in 12 categories throughout the year and you could win!

And our Junior Reading Challenge has 10 categories for young readers.

Bring in your completed entry to the library before the end of 2025, to go into the draw to win awesome prizes.