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Non-Fiction
About the Non-Fiction Zone
The Non-Fiction Zone is located on the First Floor of the Central Library.
Staff at the Non-Fiction desk are there to help you locate and use the resources....
Fiction and Literature
About the Fiction and Literature Zone
The Fiction and Literature Zone is located on the First Floor of the Central Library - a spacious and relaxing area to visit and browse.
Looking for a good book? ...
First Floor
Non Fiction Zone
The Non-Fiction Zone is aimed at adults, but library users of all ages can find resources to support their studies or recreational interests. The collection includes books, magazines, reference...
Reading lists
Library Booklists
50-50 women : The top 50 women writers of the... (138KB)
African voices (55KB) ...
Adult Learning
About the Adult Learning collection
The Adult Learning collection is part of the World Languages Living Room at Central Library. It is on the 1st Floor of the Central Library, where the ramp exits into the...
Seniors
Welcome to the senior members of our community
Many of you will be retired and may have more time to enjoy the facilities the Library has to offer. If you are unfamiliar with the layout or would like any...
Central Library
What's on each floor?
Second Floor
Map - New Zealand and Pacific Islands (69KB)
New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone
Genealogy
Internet...
Assistive devices
SmartView
This magnifier, located in Fiction Zone, is able to magnify images and text up to 35 times. Ideal for those hard-to-read labels or viewing detail in photos. ...
Find information
There are several ways to find what you need:
Advisory desks
Library catalogue
Browse the shelves
Electronic resources
Advisory desks...
Book websites
Book review websites
Reviewsofbooks.com
BookSpot
Guardian Unlimited Books
Book Reporter
Book Page
Radio New Zealand
Readers Advisory
Book Talk - resources for...
Borrowing
Borrow at any branch
Use your library card to borrow at the Central Library, any branch, or the Mobile Library bus.
There are Branch Libraries in Roslyn, Awapuni, Te Pātikitiki...
Internet computers
Internet and Computer Access
Facilities
Public access to the Internet, email, Microsoft Office and media editing software is available on 22 computers located throughout the library.
These...
Book groups
Library Book Groups
We have three book groups currently running at the Central Library. Two evening groups and one morning group. Meetings are held on a monthly basis (except January)....
Home Library Services
About the Home Library Service
From our door to your door, this service brings the library to you.
We believe every member of the community should be able to use our services and collections.
We...
What? / He Aha? Library resources and collections
The Palmerston North City Library has resources in many formats and to meet a wide range of information needs.
We also have a large collection fiction and literature - novels, short stories,...
Library charges
Charges to borrow
Books and magazines
Free
Books on tape/CD and digital audio books
Free
DVDs and videos in the Sound and Vision Zone
$3.00 for one week; sets $6.00...
Parents and teachers
Parents and Teachers
About the Children's Zone
The Children's Zone is a vibrant, colourful and busy area, on the 1st floor of the Central Library.
What have we got?...
Project Manaaki
Project Manaaki – transforming the Living Room of the City
In 1996 the Central Library was moved to our new home, the Living Room of the City. In 2011 the Living Room will again transform itself....
eBooks
You can now download eBooks and audiobooks on the ePukapuka website. All you need is your library card and a compatible device.
Our eBook service is called ePukapuka
access ePukapuka...
Staff contacts
Library Management Team
City Librarian Manager
Anthony Lewis
email Anthony
Building and Staff Support Manager
Lynne McMillan
email Lynne ...
The Basement
Discover The Basement - now at the Youth Space!
Find us on the corner of George Street and Coleman Mall. The Basement is part of the Library's Youth Zone aimed to support...
Digital Audio Books
...now here
What is a Digital Audio Book?
A digital audio book is the newest format of audio, combining a wide variety of content with an easy-to-use player all in one small unit.
All you have to do is...
Facilities
Disabled parking - Meeting Rooms - Parenting Rooms - Photocopiers - Public Telephones - Showers - Toilets
Disabled parking
Parking is available for those with appropriate parking stickers. This park is...
Book reviews
Book Reviews
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble by Lauren Child
Hi. My name is Grace Waterland. I'm 9 and my school is Riverdale School. This my book review from a book I've have just read.
Clarice...
Online databases
Full list of online databases
This is a list of high-quality online resources that are freely available for anyone who is using a Library computer.
Library members can access most online resources...