I've always had a soft spot for small libraries and especially the historic Puhoi Library on the banks of the River (being half Bohemian I don't really have a choice).It's not just me that thinks it's one of New Zealand's favourite little libraries. It graces the cover of Small Libraries of New Zealand by Margaret Jenner and occupies the building built in 1913 for the Roads Board. It became a library in 1923 but faced almost immediate disaster in 1924 when a huge flood hit Puhoi rising to 7ft of water inside the building (there used to be marks on the side of the building indicating how high flood waters over the years have reached). Of course the water and residual silt destroyed the majority of the collection but sporadically over the years, the library has still operated.
This coming Saturday (16th May) between 8am and 4pm all Book Worms and Bargain Hunters are invited to The Historic Puhoi Library Grand Book Sale. Donations of books for sale will also still be welcomed. For further details email puhoilibrary@ihug.co.nz.
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