Fees & Charges
Manawatū Community Hub Libraries is committed to incorporating new technologies into its service where appropriate, and is committed to providing a service that is responsive to current and future demands.
The Manawatū Community Hub Libraries provides a physical and digital lending collection for the community as well as spaces, services and events for learning, recreation, community connection and more.
| Fee Description | Fee ($) 2025/26 |
|---|---|
| Lost book | Actual cost plus GST |
| Old Item Sale | Prices as advertised |
| Photocopying/Printing A3 (per side) | |
| Printing/Photocopying (per side printed, A3 black and white) | 0.30 |
| Printing/Photocopying (per side printed, A3 colour) | 1.50 |
| Photocopying/Printing A4 (per side) | |
| Printing/Photocopying (per side printed, A4 black and white) | 0.20 |
| Printing/Photocopying (per side printed, A4 colour) | 1.00 |
| Laminating | |
| Laminating - business card size (125 microns) | 1.00 |
| Laminating - A4 (80 microns) | 2.00 |
| Laminating - A3 (80 microns) | 3.00 |
| Other Charges | |
| Interlibrary loans to reciprocal libraries (per item) | 7.00 |
| Internet use and 24/7 Wi-Fi | Free |
| Programmes/Event Tickets | Prices as advertised |
| Makerspace | |
| Makerspace Materials (e.g., ply board, acrylic, vinyl, sublimation printing, 3D filament, resin, etc) | Prices as advertised |
| Makerspace Customisables (e.g., travel mug, t-shirt, tote bag, badges, etc) | Prices as advertised |
| CNC/Laser Cutter machine usage (if BYO materials) | $5 per 30 minutes |
| Meeting Rooms - does not include use for a birthday party | |
| Walk-ins only – immediate use. If on the day a room is available for use, then you can use it for free. No tea and coffee option. | Free |
| Casual Meeting Room Bookings (general public and commercial use) (per hour) includes instant tea and coffee for up to 10 people | 30.00 |
| Community Group Meeting Room Bookings (community groups and not for profit organisations) (per hour) includes instant tea and coffee for up to 10 people | 10.00 |
| Casual Event Space Bookings (general public and commercial use) (per hour) | 60.00 |
| Community Group Event Space Bookings (community groups and not for profit organisations) (per hour) | 20.00 |
| Instant tea and coffee (per person) | 1.50 |
| Birthday Parties and Social Events | |
| Birthday Parties or Social Event meeting room use (includes use of kitchen and a meeting room for 2-hours (not event space)) | 80.00 |
| Staffed Birthday Party (includes an activity for up to an hour with a Hub team member and use of the kitchen and a meeting room for a 2-hour period - not event space). Minimum of 2-weeks notice, see details for party options and number limits on mchl.co.nz | 140.00 |
| Staffed Birthday Party Upgrade to Makerspace Activity | Cost will be determined by Makerspace activity chosen and associated costs |