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26 April 2019
What's on in May
NZ music month is here ! And the city library will be showcasing New Zealand’s annual celebration of great homegrown music and the people who make it.
Launch yourself into the world of comics with International Free Comic Day on Saturday 4th of May and on Wednesday 22 May join us for National Simultaneous Storytime.
30 January 2019
What's on in February
February is setting the bar for 2019 with our regular activities restarting and a range of exciting free events happening across the libraries. Starting off with the Chinese New year Festival and Waitangi programme. To celebrate Library Lovers Day, we have organised a whole week of activities for people in love with each other and the library!
23 November 2018
What's on in December
Santa's workshops are back! Come along and make your own Christmas gifts this year. We have all our regular programming with a Christmas twist, and the Camerata Choir is set to entertain on 22 December.
29 October 2018
Music & Performing Arts Collection at Central
Music & Performing Arts are on the move at Central!
01 March 2019
What's on in April
The Manawatū heat of the Race Unity Speech is coming up to remind us that we all must speak out and work to address racial prejudice and injustice.
There is also plenty to do at the libraries these school holidays! Discover our full programme ...
31 December 2018
What's on in January
Ngā mihi o te Tau Hou! Happy New Year! To celebrate Summer Reading we have a selection of fantastic entertainers coming to Palmerston North
in January. You don’t have to be participating in the programme to come along. Performances are free and fun for the whole family.
16 November 2018
Baby Bop Xmas Ball Clothes Swap
We are finishing our Baby Bop year with a special Xmas Ball for the babies! Just incase not everyone has some suitable clothes for the ball we are having a clothes swap this coming Thursday after Baby Bop. Bring along pretty dresses, nice shirts and pants, headbands, bow ties and any other accessories you no longer want. Sizes 00 - 3yrs.
15 October 2018
Library pools to get early morning sandblast
Resurfacing work is about to commence on the feature pools outside the mezzanine entrance to the Central Library.
01 March 2019
What's on in March
Palmerston North’s Festival of Cultures 2019 is coming your way to celebrate the beautifully diverse cultural identity of our city.
12 December 2018
Central Library building
Our Central Library building has been assessed as earthquake-prone. As the building is not deemed dangerous, we're still open for all our usual services and events.
30 October 2018
What's on in November
It's the month before Christmas and all through the libraries there were so many events and talks on! Local History week kicks us off, then the Innovations in Science series, cook book launch and decorating competition and a food swap! Check out our November schedule!
11 October 2018
October Selections from Our Librarians
Check out our Selections from our Librarians for October. We've pulled together lists of materials from our collection.
Upcoming Events
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22 May, 10:00am – 11:00am
Jumping Jellybeans Central
Don't miss out on the most fun you can pack into one hour.
Free preschool session aimed for…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
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22 May, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Youth Week Open mic night. Poetry & storytelling
"We are more than you see" "He wai hōhonu a mātou" Calling all poets, spoken word enthusiasts or…
Part of "Youth Space"
23 May, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Tech Chats - Digital Drop In Thursday
Drop by the Mezzanine floor and join the conversation on all things digital. Get some help and…
22 May, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
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23 May, 10:00am – 10:30am
Baby Bop
A fun filled baby time session aimed at early literacy and baby development. Music, bubbles and…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
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23 May, 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Trade Fair Night Market
Don't miss your chance to get your hands on the latest products and creations made by young people…
Part of "Youth Space"
22 May, 11:00am – 11:30am
National Simultaneous Storytime!!
Come join us for a Story Box 'big screen' screening of Alpacas with Maracas down on the ground…
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23 May, 10:30am – 11:30am
Multicultural Playgroup
Want to stay, relax, chat and play after Baby Bop? Become part of our new fortnightly playgroup and…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
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23 May, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Song Writers' Circle 2
An event where local songwriters present three songs and a narrative / story to accompany each…
Part of "New Zealand Music Month"
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22 May, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
National Simultaneous Storytime and Musical Mayhem
It's also NZ Music Month so we are combining a mad simultaneous storytelling session with NZ music…
Part of "New Zealand Music Month"
23 May, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
LibLab - Simultaneous Storytelling
Exploring simultaneous storytelling and the cabinet of curiosity.
Drop in Library fun with a touch…
24 May, 10:00am – 11:00am
Steady As You Go™ on Fridays
Strength and balance for over 65s. A peer-led programme devised by Age Concern New Zealand.Regulars…
