Porirua Library/Plimmerton branch opens in new location

Plimmerton public library, the smallest branch in the country, has operated in School Road for many years - yes, literally in the road, because the whole building is within the legal road boundaries.

But on 3 October 2007 the branch takes on a new lease of life in the supper room of the Plimmerton Pavilion. Official opening ceremony at 1pm.

Order of events

 * Refreshments accompanied by the city's five-man Brass Ensemble (slightly delayed by the late arrival of one bandsman)
 * Her Worship the Mayor, Jenny Brash, spoke about the library history, going back even before the School Road building; she then placed the "Open" flag in its new slot
 * Brian Anderson spoke
 * Euan Dempsey spoke and was to "cut" the ribbon on the shelves, but economically untied the bow instead and detached the ends
 * Opening of shelves - attendees might have thought that the shelves were already open, but that was only half the story; readers will have to visit the library to understand the ensuing magnificence
 * Coffee, tea, and continued refreshments while the band played on
 * Eventually a book was taken out

Attendees included many of the volunteers who have staffed the library (one of whom had given 17 years of service) and several council and/or mayoralty candidates, everyone smiling. A very pleasant occasion.

The library has potential for becoming the "armchair of Plimmerton", a general meeting place, which could even be the scene of educational talks and seminars.