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17 February 2020
Palmerston North City Library App
Palmerston North City Library has a new app to help users explore the library and manage their accounts. Search the catalogue for items to borrow or reserve. View and renew items you have checked out. Access e-books and other online resources. Connect with us on social media.
22 January 2020
What's on in February
As the kids go back to a new school year, and people get back into their routines, now is a great time to check out the regular offerings at The Library. We offer a number of regular programmes to suit a wide range of ages and interests.
Begin February by attending one of our programmes around Waitangi Day. Ki ou whakaaro, he aha te tikanga o te rā Waitangi? What does Waitangi Day mean to you?
See you at The Library!
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.
24 February 2020
What's on in March
March begins our year-long celebration of writers and readers! We bring writers, scientists, economists, poets, and academics together with audiences to explore ideas, share stories and experience brilliant conversations. This month come and meet poet Oscar Upperton, writers Robyn Salisbury and Annette Lees, and the Auckland Writers Festival director, Anne O’Brien. Join us to hear presidential historian Ron C. White, environmentalist Ben Knight, military historian Dr Chris Pugsley and psychology professors Fiona Alpass and Chris Stephens. Nau mai, haere mai.
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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 !
16 February 2020
Pehea au whakaaro? What do you think?
Tell us what we could do better to give you a great experience. Moving into a new decade, it’s time to get your feedback. What will the 2020s bring?
Please spend a few minutes taking our survey.
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.
Upcoming Events
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Programme
26 February – 8 April
Jumping Jellybeans Term 1 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"
26 February – 8 April
Digital help session
Need some help with your phone, computer or other technology? Awapuni Library is here to help!
Drop…
Programme
27 February – 9 April
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"
26 February – 3 April
Beginner English Language Classes @ Te Pātikitiki
Learn English about daily living in Palmerston North; going to the doctor, Plunket, shopping, Kiwi…
27 February – 27 November
Awapuni Morning Tea
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with occasional guest speakers and activities. All…
27 February – 27 November
Multicultural Discussion group
Meet people from other cultures and take part in relaxed conversation.
Central Library, First floor…
26 February
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
Programme
27 February – 9 April
Baby Bop Term 1 Central
A fun filled baby time session aimed at early literacy and baby development. Music, bubbles and…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
27 February, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
What's Happening With The Virus
Hear about virus origins and how they can affect much more than health with Prof Martin Berka and…
26 February, 10:30am – 11:30am
Awapuni Library Book Club
Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! New reading theme every month. In February we will be…
27 February – 9 April
Ashhurst Jumping Jellybeans
Jumping Jellybeans is our preschool session with music, stories and crafts.
28 February – 18 December
Steady As You Go™ on Fridays
Strength and balance for over 65s. A peer-led programme devised by Age Concern New Zealand.Regulars…
