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Local History Week talks
During Local History Week in April 2008 the Palmerston North City Library and Ian Matheson City Archives hosted a series of talks on the history of the local area and other topics. These talks were recorded and...

Local History Week
Local History Week 2011 31 October - 6 November Local History Week programme 2011 (549KB) Local History Week calendar Another fantastic programme of events for the week has...

About Archives
What are archives? Archives are the records that are made or received and accumulated during the life of an organisation or person. They are preserved because of their continuing evidential or informational value,...

Loan periods
Item type Loan period Books 3 weeks Books on tape and CD 3 weeks...

Books for sale
Place an order Please send your order with money to: Book Order Ian Matheson City Archives Palmerston North City Library PO Box 1948 Palmerston North 4410 or contact the Ian Matheson City Archives...

Genealogy
The Collection The Genealogy (or Family History) section is part of the New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone on the 2nd Floor. We have books to borrow, microfiche, microfilm, magazines, local newspaper...

Library history
Historical Highlights 1876 ‘Reading Room’ – 1st public library - located in the Town Hall (corner of The Square and Fitzherbert Ave) ...

New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Location The New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone (NZPI) is located on the 2nd Floor of the Central Library. Collections and Resources The Zone has books, magazines, newspapers, maps and...

Tukutuku panel
The green background represents youth, growth and Papatuanuku. The golden Pingao along the bottom represents the shore and the sea. Above that are the footprints of the Pukeko as it comes towards the...

Pātaka Ipurangi: Manawatu Memory Online
Search Pātaka Ipurangi Click the logo to begin your search: What is Pātaka Ipurangi : Manawatu Memory Online? It is our Digital Library of...

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...

Ashhurst Library
View Location Local History The Ashhurst Library has a historical photographic collection permanently on display. The collection was a community project with each photo sponsored by...

Local history
Local History at the Palmerston North City Library The local history collections in the Palmerston North City Library and Ian Matheson City Archives have many resources, both published and unpublished, for anyone...

Why? / Na Te Aha? Information about the library
Library History Enjoy a photographic journey through the history of Palmerston North City Library

Doorway
New Titles in The BasementNo new titles this week.

Playstation games
Playstation 3 games are now available! $5 for a 1 week issue. Maximum of 3 games borrowed at one time. New Titles Ratchet Clank: tools of destruction

About Sound and Vision
About the Sound and Vision Zone The Sound and Vision Zone is on the Ground Floor of the Central Library. Come in for a magical time - indulge your senses, soothe your wallet Take a virtual tour!...

Mobile Library timetable
Mobile Library timetable View the Map of the Mobile Library stops Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday ...

Archives
Ian Matheson City Archives 'If we do not honour our past we lose our future. If we destroy our roots we cannot grow' (Hundertwasser) We hold records of: Palmerston North Borough/City...

Where? / Kei hea? - Library locations
News and events Mobile library history Photo gallery Opening hours Contact us

Research guides
The Palmerston North City Library research guides are intended as a starting point for assignments and researchers and for anyone with an interest in local history. The guides are bibliographic lists of...

Kiwi music
Contemporary Kiwi music is a key focus of the Library’s collection. As well as standards by internationally known bands such as Crowded House, The Datsuns or Evermore, we have local artists...

Materials
Expressive and decorative Expressive columns, decorative tile patterns, luminescent glass blocks, a richness of materials and colour, changes of scale, and references to local arts and crafts simultaneously create...

Bestsellers
Get popular books and DVDs without waiting We have a great range of the newest and most popular books and DVDs. Find the Bestsellers on the shelves near the Issues Desk, First Floor. All...

Any Questions
About AnyQuestions AnyQuestions.co.nz helps you find useful, accurate, online information for your homework. It’s not a ‘quick answers service’ - instead our online librarians are trained to...

Library events
Events Newsletter Sign up to the What's On What's In events email Exhibitions Art exhibition by John de Vries Local artist John de Vries is displaying his artwork at the Roslyn...

Overview of the Internet
Tutorial 1 : Overview of the Internet What is the Internet and what is its history? How does it work, what is it used for? What are the current trends amongst Internet...

Renewals
If you can’t get your books back on time Avoid fines by extending the loan period before the items are due. Items can be renewed a maximum of two times. Some types of items, such as DVDs...

When? / A hea? - Opening hours and events
Mobile Library View the timetable or map to see when the bus will be in your neighbourhood: Map of the Mobile Library stops Contact us ...

Donations to archives
Our community archives collection has been donated by members of the public. We encourage people to discuss the donation of records of local businesses, organisations and individuals and their families....

Learn a Language
Location The Learn a Language collection is located in the World Languages Living Room on the first floor of the Central Library. World Languages There are many...

Interloans
Suggestion for Purchase If the library doesn't have an item you can make a 'Suggestion for Purchase' using the form on this page. This is a request that the library buy an item for its...

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....

Newspapers
The newspaper collection consists of a range of local, national and international newspapers. Location The Welcome Lounge on the Mezzanine Floor has the most recent copy of each...

Mezzanine Floor
Administration Desk Enquire at the Administration Desk for lost property. Chocolato Chocolato, in the entrance to the Central Library, is a great place to go to enjoy coffee and good food....

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? ...

Reserves
When the book you want is on loan Place a reserve so you can get it sooner. Access any items held at the branch libraries without having to visit them. Guarantee that you’ll be the next...

Start
Science, Technology, Art START is an initiative for Palmerston North to create a national centre where science, technology and art come together to create new insights into all three and the modern world, led by...

Start photo gallery
On 13 December, approximately 100 scientists, engineers, artists and creative thinkers gathered at Te Manawa Museum of Art, Science and History to begin a conversation on how Palmerston North might establish a...

Awapuni Library
View Location Pick of the Month The Outlander Gil Adamson A victim of her class and situation Mary Boulton flees into the mountains ahead of vengeful brothers searching for...

Homework help
Homework Help General information Dictionaries and encyclopedias The Library's electronic resources to use from home and in the Library Yahoo! Kids Ask for Kids Highbeam Encyclopedia...

Mobile Library history
History of the Mobile Library Forty Years of Service - May 1967 - May 2007 On May 22, 1967, the then current Leyland library van was hitched up to a converted caravan, to begin a mobile library...

Roslyn Library
View Location View Hours What's On? Jumping Jellybeans This programme runs during the school term for preschoolers and their caregivers....

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...

Super Stories
Super Stories Great stories and poems from some of our library users Shadow Dance by Sarah Ridsdale. Once upon a time there was a short, blond 10 year old ballet dancer with cool spiky hair named...