North Otago Museum
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The North Otago Museum tells the stories of the natural and cultural history of the Waitaki District. The existing Forrester Gallery at 9 Thames Street will be upgraded and an adjoining building constructed to house the Gallery, Museum and Archive. Phone Freephone from landlines Fax Email ww. govt. Culture Waitaki is the collaborative home of the Forrester Gallery, North Otago Museum, Waitaki District Libraries, Waitaki District Archive and Oamaru Opera House. Together we represent the cultural heritage of the Waitaki District, providing spaces and support for performing and visual arts, natural and social history, reading, literacy, information and knowledge in our community.
The Waitaki District Libraries also have branches in Palmerston, Hampden, Kurow, Otematata and Omarama. The Oamaru Public Library began its life with the Oamaru Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute in 1878, who built the 'new' Athenaeum building on the corner of Thames and Steward Street. This building at present housing the North Otago Museum , was opened in 1882 with 400 volumes already accumulated for the beginning of a circulating and reference library. The first books were issued from the new Athenaeum in early 1883 and evening classes for young people were established in 1887.
By 1938, the Athenaeum and Mechanics Insititute had a record of 74 years library service to the community. In 1945, a large public petition was presented to the Borough Council proposing that the Athenaeum become a municipal library, and in 1948 the eventual handing over of the Committee's assets to the Council took place. The Council, in turn, agreed to set up a free public library and carry out improvements to the library. A new library building was proposed, situated nextdoor to the 'old' Athenaeum library and, on the 19th September 1975, the new library was officially opened by the Mayor, Mr R. Allen. The intervening 40 years have seen many changes to the style of services provided within the building and outside of it, with branch libraries extending to Palmerston, Kurow, Hampden, Omarama and Otematata forming the Waitaki District Libraries collective these services continue to evolve as new technology replaces old. Phone Freephone from landlines Fax Email ww. govt
The Waitaki District Libraries also have branches in Palmerston, Hampden, Kurow, Otematata and Omarama. The Oamaru Public Library began its life with the Oamaru Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute in 1878, who built the 'new' Athenaeum building on the corner of Thames and Steward Street. This building at present housing the North Otago Museum , was opened in 1882 with 400 volumes already accumulated for the beginning of a circulating and reference library. The first books were issued from the new Athenaeum in early 1883 and evening classes for young people were established in 1887.
By 1938, the Athenaeum and Mechanics Insititute had a record of 74 years library service to the community. In 1945, a large public petition was presented to the Borough Council proposing that the Athenaeum become a municipal library, and in 1948 the eventual handing over of the Committee's assets to the Council took place. The Council, in turn, agreed to set up a free public library and carry out improvements to the library. A new library building was proposed, situated nextdoor to the 'old' Athenaeum library and, on the 19th September 1975, the new library was officially opened by the Mayor, Mr R. Allen. The intervening 40 years have seen many changes to the style of services provided within the building and outside of it, with branch libraries extending to Palmerston, Kurow, Hampden, Omarama and Otematata forming the Waitaki District Libraries collective these services continue to evolve as new technology replaces old. Phone Freephone from landlines Fax Email ww. govt
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