[2] However, eight years after the library building had been erected it was discovered it was on the wrong site, and the lease had to be cancelled and a new one drawn up.

Magazines and the Auckland Weekly News were regular features and miners were docked two and sixpence from their pay for the paper service.

The library was open daily and a very busy community scene with people popping in just to scan the papers.

[5]Books are provided by Buller District Library in Westport or received as donations from local residents.

[6][4] Over the years the library has been a meeting space for community groups such as the Countrywomen's Institute, the Silver Band, and the Rovers Rugby Club, a rehearsal space for the local drama club, and a venue for regular Forty-Fives card game evenings run by the Fire Brigade.