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.
April Holidays - Westport
We have some awesome holiday activities lined up after Easter in Westport, including two very special events.
To start the holiday programme, Willow Cottage will be hosting a felting workshop with felting accessories available for purchase. This event is limited to 10 children only, so get your bookings in early!
Then, on the first Tuesday of the second term, Sonya McArthur, a West Coast children’s author, will be joining us to showcase her book Tales of Curiosity. We’re really excited to welcome her for this unique interactive reading and craft event.
Device Advice in Westport
The Sue Thomson Casey Memorial Library has Device Advice sessions on Wednesday mornings to help you with your basic computer, tablet, and phone needs. Please note we are not IT experts, and we may not be able to help with all requests.
We can also assist you with using any of our Digital Resources.
Our drop-in sessions are first-come, first-served so please try to be at the library before 11.30 am.
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.
Kete West Coast
This kete has been created to preserve the memories of the West Coast people.
Groups and individuals are invited to add to our kete.
2026 Reading Challenge
A year of reading, endless discoveries!
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 2026, to go into the draw to win awesome prizes.
