After months of operating on reduced hours, the library and service centre will again be open from 10am to 5pm on October 7.
The library will also no longer be closing for lunch.
The library and service centre reduced their hours in March this year, closing at 2.30pm every day, due to young people intimidating staff.
An attempt to go back to normal hours in July did not last long after three more anti-social incidents. It was decided the library and service centre would not return to normal time until another staff member was recruited so no staff member would work alone.
The hiring of a new position, alongside a realignment of previous roles, has made this possible.
Working alongside both libraries is the newly formed Community Connections team.
The goal is to build stronger connections with the community and ensure the library is a welcoming place for everyone.
Gore District Council libraries manager Emma Sherie was excited about the change.
"We’re really looking forward to welcoming more of the community back into the library. The return to normal hours is just the beginning — with the new team in place, we’re focusing on building connections and creating programmes that cater to a wide range of interests.
"The Community Connections team will play a vital role in making our libraries a hub for learning, creativity, and social interaction."
People are invited to visit the Mataura library and Service Centre on October 7 for a special celebration.
