Sir James Wattie Room
Hosted by HDC Libraries
SpacetoCo Host since April 2025 · 500 bookingsHastings District Libraries offer free meeting rooms for not-for-profit and community-focused groups. If you are looking for somewhere to hold a community meeting then you are welcome to make a booking request for the use of one of our spaces. To ensure fair access, rooms aren’t for commercial use or ongoing private office space.
Areas in this space (1)
This space contains 1 different area that can be booked independently.
Sir James Wattie Room
About this space
Sir James Wattie Meeting Room – Hastings War Memorial Library
Mezzanine Floor | Hastings CBD
Looking for a quiet, enclosed space for your next community meeting or small group session? The Sir James Wattie Meeting Room at Hastings War Memorial Library offers a calm and professional setting, ideal for non-commercial use.
Capacity
Comfortably seats 12–15 people around tables
Up to 20 people theatre-style
About the Space
Located upstairs on the mezzanine floor, this glass-walled room offers privacy with adjustable blinds and easy access via the public lift. It’s a great option for small meetings, planning sessions, or focused group discussions.
Included in the room:
Fixed TV screen with HDMI and audio visual capability for online meetings
Fixed whiteboard
Please Note
This space is available free of charge for non-commercial use. This is defined by the primary purpose of your booking, not necessarily the organisation using the room.
If you're not sure whether your booking qualifies as non-commercial, or you'd like to check availability for equipment, feel free to get in touch—we're here to help!
Hastings War Memorial Library has been classified as an earthquake-prone building following a Detailed Seismic Assessment (DSA). While the building remains safe for public use during smaller seismic events, plans are in place to address this classification. Click here for more information.
Booking schedule
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings, New Zealand
Opening times
Monday
10:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 7:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Rules
Fair Use of library meeting rooms
Hastings District Libraries proudly offer free meeting rooms to support not-for-profit and community-focused groups. These spaces are intended to foster collaboration, learning, and connection within our community. To ensure equitable access, we kindly ask that rooms are not used for personal business activities, commercial ventures, or ongoing private office use. Our goal is to prioritise genuine community initiatives and ensure these shared spaces remain available for those working to benefit the wider public.
Space rules
Leave the space as you found it. Please return furniture to its original layout and remove any items or materials you brought in.
Allow time for setup and pack-down within your booked time slot.
This is a shared public space. If you've booked a partial area, please be respectful of other library users nearby.
Supervise children at all times.
You are responsible for your group’s behaviour while using the space.
Damage or mess may incur a cleaning or repair fee.
Please notify us of cancellations as early as possible so the space can be made available to others.
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Additional details
The library has a 1 hour free carpark.
Both free and paid parking on the surrounding streets.
A bus stop is located on Eastbourne Street, just in front of the library.