Alexander Library | Te Rerenga mai o te Kāuru

The Alexander Library | Te Rerenga mai o te Kāuru is Whanganui’s go-to spot for local history, whakapapa, and deep-dive research. Tucked into Queen’s Park alongside the Sarjeant Gallery and Whanganui Regional Museum, it’s packed with treasures—from old newspapers and photographs to military records and rare books that tell the stories of Whanganui’s people and past.

Whether you're tracing your whānau, digging into local events, or just curious about how the city came to be, Alexander Library is the place to start. Quiet, focused, and full of knowledge, it’s where history comes to life.