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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...

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Community At Palmerston North City Library we welcome all members of our diverse community. Use the links below to find a selection of resources and services you might be interested in.

Staff contacts
Feedback Form Use the Feedback form to get in touch with us. Feedback Form Email Click on the names below to email the Library. General Enquiries General...

What? / He Aha?
Weekly lists of new titles New Titles page Library Resources  Fiction and Literature Audio Books Large Print more   Non Fiction Biographies more  ...

War Memorial and ANZAC DAY
ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day occurs on April 25 each year. It commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women. The Palmerston North War Memorial...

Online banking and business guide
List of New Zealand Banks New Zealand Stock Exchange New Zealand Interest Rates Business New Zealand Sorted.co.nz   Business News ...

New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Location The New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone (NZPI) is located on the 2nd floor of the Central Library. Take a virtual tour! View more virtual tours     ...

Jobhunting guide
Career Planning Career FAQs Career Guide New Zealand Career Services Community Education   Palmerston North Modern Apprenticeships ...

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. ...

Search site
Can't find something? Get help Email the Electronic Services Librarian for help using the website. Email the Electronic Services Librarian

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,...

Pātaka Ipurangi Contact Form
Contact Details Ian Matheson City Archives Palmerston North City Library PO Box  1948, Palmerston North New Zealand. PH: +64-6-351- 4100 FAX: +64-6-351- 4102 email: archives@pncc.govt.nz

Childrens
About the Children's Zone The Children's Zone is a vibrant, colourful and busy area located on the First Floor of the Central Library. Take a virtual tour! View more virtual tours ...

Local history
Local History Mystery Do you know anything about this painting? On behalf of Te Manawa we are seeking any information about this large canvas painting. It is...

Our mission and vision
Palmerston North City Library mission We strive to provide exemplary customer service at all times. We aim to create a point of difference through our branding as the ‘“Living Room of the...

Archives
Local History Week 2009     Make sure you get to the events you want by checking out the full programme for Local History Week 2009 Archive Search Search our online database of...

The Houses of Bernard Cox
   Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any other use or republication please contact the Ian Matheson City Archives. Bernard Cox Bernard Cox (1905-1970)...

Info Guides
Additional resources: Electronic resources by subject        Library Catalogue Guides Searching the catalogue  ...

Order a print
  Contact Details Ian Matheson City Archives Palmerston North City Library PO Box 1948, Palmerston North New Zealand Ph: +64-6-351-4100 Fax: +64-6-351-4102 ...

Find information
There are several ways to find what you need: Advisory desks Library catalogue Browse the shelves Electronic resources Advisory desks ...

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. ...

Clock Tower feature gallery
Display Gallery c1908 28-Nov-1912 Palmerston North Post Office PNCL Photograph collection - Po9 Letter...

Frequently Asked Questions
Where? Where are the libraries located? Where can I return my books after hours? Where do I find out about local history? Where do I find Archives and how do I access them? ...

Business & Management Practices
About this eResource Business & Management Practices contains online articles about the practical aspects of business management. It provides real-world know-how that focuses on how organisations make and...

Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
About this eResource Whether you're researching a disease or health issue, a drug or herb, or you just need some basic health information for yourself or your loved ones, this is the place to start.  ...

Advisory desks
Getting help at advisory desks Each Zone has an advisory service. Advisory staff are expert in helping with your information search. Some of the things they can assist with are: ...

Email and instant messaging services
E-mail  (electronic mail) is a way of exchanging messages over the Internet with other people who have access to e-mail. A typical e-mail address looks like this: doris@womble.net.nz. The companies below provide...

Seniors
Useful websites: Grownups - a 50+ community website. Age Concern - a National organisation working for the rights and well-being of older people, koroua and kuia. Sorted60plus -...

Genealogy
New Zealand Family History The Collection The Genealogy (or Family History) section is part of the New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone on the 2nd...

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...

Hidden treasures
John Wallace Papers back to the Archives page John Wallace came to New Zealand from the Unites States with his family, and attended school in Wellington.  ...

C.V and Jobhunting
CV and Jobhunting  Writing a CV is often something contemplated with some dread. So let us help you design and write a CV and application letter. Tips for designing a winning CV Selected...

Community Cyber-space
Services Available Internet and email Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Publisher Microsoft Works Photo Editing Printing  CD/DVD Burning Scanning Charges ...

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...

New Settlers
Welcome The Palmerston North City Library would like to give a very warm welcome to all new settlers to Palmerston North. Find out more about our services in your own language by clicking one of the...

Books
Library Resources Search the library catalogue  BookBrowse  Books & Authors Literary Resource Centre  New Zealand Libraries' Catalogue NoveList Readers Advisor  Other...

When - Opening Hours
Ian Matheson City Archives Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Public Holiday Hours 26 October Labour Day Closed  more public holidays

Business & Industry
About this eResource Business & Industry (B&I) is used when searching for information on companies, industries, markets and products. The type of information that can be specifically retrieved...

Display gallery
These local interest topics have been developed from displays exhibited in the Ian Matheson City Archives and New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone of the City Library. Feel free to download the information and...

Terms and Conditions
Reproducing material from Pātaka Ipurangi: Manawatu Memory Online       Conditions of Use  Copyright and Privacy ...

Bateman New Zealand Encyclopedia
About this eResource This edition of the only one-volume New Zealand encyclopedia in print has been designed to present as wide a range of information as possible in a convenient compact package. Over 75,000...

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...

How? / Pehea?
How to use the Library and find information   Borrowing Borrowing home Returns Renewals Loan Periods Overdues Reserves ...

The Basement
Discover The Basement - inspired by and enthusiastic about youth Find us on the ground floor next to the Bruce McKenzie bookshop. The Basement is this library's zone aimed at youth, but library users of...

SWAT
Welcome to SWAT!  A resource to help you with your study.  We have links to sites that will help you get started by offering advice on how to set up your study area, self-motivation, de-stressing,...

What are eResources?
This page: What are eResources? - What is an online database? - eResources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Evaluating web pages - Can I read the whole...

Wartime Aviator - Philip Kenning Fowler
  Philip Fowler was born in Cheltenham, Manawatu, and spent his childhood there, Manakau and Levin. His family moved back to Feilding and he became apprenticed to the Motor Engineering...

2008 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...

eResources by subject
These are subject guides to electronic resources  Books and Authors Health Music and Arts Business and Law Community funding     ...

General OneFile
About this eResource Want to find a magazine or news article?   This is a comprehensive source for instant access to news and periodical articles on a wide range of...

eNewspapers and eMagazines
Physical copies Newspapers Welcome Lounge - Latest NZ papers, and 2 months worth of selected International newspapers. Back copies of NZ papers  are kept in the New Zealand and...

Local History Week 2009 talks
During Local History Week in 2009 the Palmerston North City Library and Ian Matheson City Archives are hosting a series of talks on the history of the local area and other topics. These talks were...

Ancestry Library Edition
About this eResource The most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical research available. Includes:  More than 4 billion names, in 4,000 complete...

Electronic resources and info2go
Access info2go here: Click on the info2go logo below  Instructions: How to login to info2go.pdf (322KB)   ...

Home access - info2go
What are electronic resources? - What is an online database? - eResources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Online databases terms and conditions of use...

The Basement
Discover The Basement - inspired by and enthusiastic about youth Find us on the ground floor next to Bruce McKenzie Booksellers. The Basement is this library's Zone aimed at youth but library users of...

Online databases
Home Access to Library eResources: Click on the info2go logo below:  Instructions: How to login to info2go.pdf (322KB)  ...

Old Manawatu
or The Wild Days of the West Author: Thomas Lindsay Buick, 1866-1938      Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any other use or republication please...

Join the library
 Where to join What to bring Types of membership Joining the Library Membership of Palmerston North City Library is free to all...

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...

Sir Edmund Hillary
1919-2008 Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mt Everest, died in Auckland on Friday 11 January aged 88. News media from all around the world are reporting on this historical occasion. ...

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...

Beijing Olympics 2008
Not long to go now until the XXIX Olympic games and New Zealand is in with a great chance for some medals - Mark Todd in the equestrian, some great rowing talent and we often do well in the cycling and...

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? ...

Book websites
Book review websites Reviewsofbooks.com BookSpot Guardian Unlimited Books Book Reporter Book Page Radio New Zealand Readers Advisory Book Talk - resources for...

Gale PowerSearch
About this eResource Save time and search across more than one Gale eResource at once ... this is called consolidated, or federated searching. Find out more about consolidated searching Use Gale...

Which kind of online database to use?
This is a guide to choosing the right online database to use for your search   What kind of information do you want? - Evaluating your choices - Selecting the right resource -...

Community Languages
Location Community Languages is located on the 1st floor of the Central Library, in the World Languages Living Room. Books We have books for adults and for children in more than 30 languages: ...

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 ...

Contemporary Women's Issues
About this eResource This eResource focuses on the critical issues and events that influence women's lives in more than 190 countries. Subjects covered include: Art ...

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!...

Evaluating web pages
The information found in online databases is not usually found on the ‘free' Internet. With online databases, editors and publishers have already reviewed the information before it is published. ...

Internet
Internet Use Paid access to the World Wide Web and free access to online databases and selected websites are available at the Central Library and our branch libraries. Use our Web Searching Portal for access. ...

Clock Tower
Clock Tower Feature Gallery               The Clock Tower in the Square was donated to the City by local...

Welcome Lounge
About the Welcome Lounge The Welcome Lounge is found on the Mezzanine Floor of the Central Library, opposite Kuppa Cafe. This is a lovely place to sit with a coffee and read, play games, chat, check your...

Central Library
What's on each floor? Floor plans    Library Floorplan (74KB) Second Floor  Map - New Zealand and...

What's new
What is an online database? - eResources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Online databases terms and conditions of use - What is info2go? - Can I use...

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? ...

Find My Past
About this eResource Family tree research online. Trace your family tree using births, marriage and death indexes on findmypast.com. Order certificates online. Records include England and Wales...

Conditions of membership
Library membership is free to All ratepayers of Palmerston North City. Everyone resident within the boundaries of Palmerston North City. Using your card You must present...

Local History Week 2009
Telling your story - 14-20 September  Local History Week is a celebration of our rich history in Palmerston North and the Manawatu region. This is our 2nd annual Local History Week.  ...

Spotlight on Times Digital Archive: 1785-1985
The Times Digital Archive presents online access to one of the most highly regarded resources for the study of 19th and 20th-century world history and culture.   Hailed as the...

info2go troubleshooting
What is an online database? - eResources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Online databases terms and conditions of use - What is info2go? - Can I...

Oxford Music Online
About this eResource May 2008:  Revamp and relaunch of Grove Music Online under the new name: Oxford Music Online. It includes new broader content and attractive format. Read about the changes...

Kohikohinga Maori
“Tini whetü ki te rangi, ko Rangitäne nui ki te whenua”“ Like the myriads of stars in the sky, great are Rangitäne on  earth”   Ko Tararua te...

eBooks - Local History
Palmerston North City Library Electronic Book (ebook) collection The following books are available in an electronic form. This means the text in the book can be easily searched for keywords, making it easier to...

Public holiday hours
Date Central Library Branch Libraries Mobile Library City Archives 2009         Monday 5 January 10:00am to...

Thorrold Jaggard Caravans
REGINALD THORROLD-JAGGARD'S CARAVANS, 1930s Palmerston North Architect, Reginald Thorrold-Jaggard designed and built three caravans for his family’s holidays. The information below was supplied by...

The First Sixteen Members of Parliament for Palmerston North,
1871 - 2005 : lectures presented in association with the Manawatu Workers' Association (WEA) Author: Mervyn Hancock    Note   Due to technical reasons this electronic book is not text...

Interloans
What is an interloan? If Palmerston North City Library doesn’t own the item you want to borrow, we can sometimes request it from another library. This is called an inter-library loan or interloan. ...

From Swamp to City:
Official Souvenir 1887-1937 : Commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of the City Author: Robert H Billens, 1882-1959    Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any...

The Birth of Palmerston North
Author: Ian R Matheson    Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any other use or republication please contact the Ian Matheson City Archives.   ...

Robert Embroideries
Originally French Hugenots who fled to England in 1776 to escape religious persecution, the Robért family established a successful London business producing embroidery. This business supplied fine quality...

Full list of eResources
What is an online eResource? - Online Library eResources terms and conditions of use -  eResources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Searching...

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

Swimming in Palmerston North
EARLY SWIMMING IN PALMERSTON NORTH It appears that swimming has always been a part of summer in Palmerston North. The Manawatu River, flowing close to the city, provided the early settlers with an ideal place to...

Audio Books
Audio Books are available in 4 different formats: books on tape books on CD MP3 - a compressed audio file of an entire book on one or two CDs Playaway Digital Audio Books ...