East Coast Bays Library (8 Bute Road)

Though a lending library had earlier been operated by the Central Store in Clyde Road, it was not until 1970 that the first purpose built public library was opened at Browns Bay. Housed in a little building with a relatively small book stock, the library offered readers the opportunity of accessing a larger book collection through an agreement between the East Coast Bays Borough Council and the Takapuna City Council. The Browns Bay Library was effectively operated as a branch of the Takapuna Library with books being sent from Takapuna to Browns Bay as requested.

The present library was opened in 1982 and the design by Dodd Patterson Architects won the prestigious New Zealand Institute of Architects national award.

Exit the library and turn right, heading to Bute Road. At the road, turn right and then take the crosswalk. Continue to the end of Bute Road and then turn left onto Clyde Road.