National Library of the Cook Islands

The National Library of the Cook Islands – Runanga Puka is the national library of the Cook Islands.^[1]

National Library of the Cook Islands
Runanga Puka
21.206894°S 159.769364°W / -21.206894; -159.769364
Location	Victoria Road, Avarua, Rarotonga, Cook Islands
Branch of	Ministry of Cultural Development

Planning for the library began in 1961, with a committee backed by the Resident Commissioner Oliver Dare.^[2] A site on Taputapuatea was donated by the Makea Nui Ariki and the Parliament of the Cook Islands agreed to match donations with public money.^[2] Plans for the library were drawn up by New Zealand Ministry of Works architect Kenneth Mills.^[3]

See also

• List of national libraries