A purpose-built library was also on the drawing board, while the pupils who make up the mural design team have yet to get their hands on two more walls.
The library book fence was designed and painted by pupils, who learned a good deal, not least about fonts and lettering, in the process.
The only stipulations were that the titles they chose had to be in the school library, with a mix of overseas and New Zealand authors. And as well as exciting Mrs Osborne, it was having the desired effect.
"It's got the kids talking about the books and library patronage is increasing," she said.