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17 December 2019
What's on in January
As summer rolls on, check out some great activities for the family. Zappo the magician is back in town as well as Rowan Dawson: Strong Man Show. And if you're looking for ideas to fill those long summer days, see what you can check off on our Summer Checklist.
01 December 2019
What's on in December
Events and activities for December, including our holiday opening hours.
26 October 2019
What's on in November
A time when we remember and celebrate our local history with a range of lunchtime history talks, afternoon heritage walks and more. Our Photos Galore! programme will also be the perfect occasion to get creative and work on your photo skills, get snapping !
18 September 2019
20 Years of First Voice
A celebration of writing by students from non-English speaking backgrounds at Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School.
All 20 years now available to be viewed at home, anywhere in the world, on Manawatu Heritage.
14 December 2019
Central Library Holiday Hours
Check out the Holiday Hours for Central Library over the Christmas and New Year Holidays.
01 November 2019
Summer Reading Programme returns for 2019-2020
UPDATE: Ballot now closed!
10 October 2019
Local History Week 2019
November 3 - 10
Take a look through our programme. There will a range of activities for all ages.
Includes: Talks, tours, digitization, children's activities
Pick up a copy of our brochure in library, keep an eye on our Events listing on the website and on our Library FB page.
28 August 2019
What's on in September
Spring is here ! along with a ton of events and activities to help you chase away the winter blues.
Purea I Te Ahi Festival on Saturday 7 September, Maori Language Week from the 9th to 15th, Chinese Moon Festival from 13th to 15th, Brazilian Film Festival from the 14th to 18th, Welcoming Week, Chinese Language week from the 23rd ...
14 December 2019
Community Living Room Holiday Hours
Check out the Holiday Hours for Youth Space, Roslyn, Awapuni, Te Pātikitiki and Ashhurst and the Mobile Library over the Christmas and New Year Holidays.
27 October 2019
Changes to PressReader's Stuff Ltd titles - from 1 November
Changes are coming in the digital distribution of content provided by Stuff Ltd, “Stuff”, in New Zealand libraries. Starting on November 1st 2019, PressReader users will only be able to access Stuff content through the PressReader website at our Libraries.
Read more to learn how to access through Palmerston North City Library.
29 September 2019
What's on in October
Explore space during the October School Holidays with a galaxy of super offerings in Planet Library and Youth Space. Celebrate Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights. Spend an evening with Nadia Lim to celebrate her new book Vegful or join the Cuban Embassy for the opening of the 18th Latin American & Spain Film Festival and Images of Cuba photo exhibition.
26 July 2019
What's on in August
We have an exciting lineup of visiting writers coming in August, from the international best-selling author Paullina Simons to Tayi Tibble and Helen Heath taking on Poetry in Aoetaroa. The Women,War & Peace Film series will keep you thinking and engaged from Saturday 10 August.
If you feel like staying home, go check out Kanopy our new video streaming platform to access more than 30,000 of the world’s best films.
Upcoming Events
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24 January
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
28 January
Waiata Practice
Nau mai, haere mai! All are welcome to sing waiata together.Join with library and council staff to…
30 January, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Badge Making @ Te Pātikitiki
We're bringing the Badge-Making Machine out to Highbury for a session, so come and make your own…
24 January
Community Cuppa @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Community Cuppa - come along for a cuppa, bickie and a chat. On every Friday from 10.15-12noon at…
29 January
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
31 January
Community Cuppa @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Community Cuppa - come along for a cuppa, bickie and a chat. On every Friday from 10.15-12noon at…
24 January
Crafternoon Tea
Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a…
29 January, 10:30am – 11:30am
Awapuni Library Book Club
Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! New reading theme every month.
Meets the last…
31 January
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
28 January
Steady As You Go™ on Tuesdays
Strength and balance for over 65s. A peer-led programme devised by Age Concern New…
29 January, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Wonderful Wednesday Activities @ Te Pātikitiki
Come and join in the fun with our Wonderful Wednesday activities :-)
As well as our fun holiday…
31 January
Crafternoon Tea
Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a…
