Oh no! Roslyn Library needs to close at 3.30pm today! (Wednesday 17th October) Maintenance work will affect water supply and amenities like the loos, so unfortunately we need to close up early. But Roslyn should be open as normal at 10 am tomorrow!
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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.
28 September 2018
What's on in October
School holidays, School holidays, School Holidays! There's so much on across all the community Living rooms, including a Teddy Bear Sleepover, mini crossbows and catapults and for the first time, a celebration of Ada Lovelace Day. Don't forget, Local History week will start right at the end of the month as well.
10 September 2018
Manawatū Heritage embraces te reo Māori
A commitment to te reo by Palmerston North City Council has achieved a significant milestone in time for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – Māori Language Week.
03 September 2018
The Great Teddy Bear Drop Off
Donate a teddy bear to be adopted out to a new forever home!
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.
13 September 2018
September Selections from Our Librarians
Check out our Selections from our Librarians for September. We've pulled together lists of materials from our collections.
07 September 2018
International Literacy Day
Every year on September 8 UNESCO marks the day with an International Literacy Day; which is to raise awareness on the issues surrounding adult and child literacy around the world.
28 August 2018
What's on in September
Four huge celebrations are happening in September this year. Along with the Moon Festival and Chinese Language Week, we have Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori and the celebration of 125 years of Women's Suffrage in New Zealand. There are great events on all month. Check out our brochure for the full programme.
11 October 2018
Palmy Parent & Child Expo
Come visit our library stand and learn about how the library can help parents!
13 September 2018
City Library commemorates 125 years of women’s suffrage
On 19 September 1893, New Zealand became the first country where women could vote in general elections. To celebrate the 125th anniversary, Palmerston North City Library is hosting displays, activities and events in conjunction with the national Suffrage 125 Whakatū Wāhine Commemoration programme.
06 September 2018
Māori language resources
In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori check out these resources for getting started with the basics of te Reo Māori
22 August 2018
NZ International Film Festival
For two weeks a year, we get to enjoy a selection of films from around the world, at the New Zealand International Film Festival as it comes to Palmerston North.
Upcoming Events
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Programme
18 October, 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"
18 October – 19 October, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Multicultural Discussion group
Meet people from other cultures and take part in relaxed conversation
Central Library, Events…
19 October, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
Programme
18 October, 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"
18 October, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Intro to French language & culture
Did you love Clubs Day for 60+? People tell us they want to know more about clubs, groups and…
Programme
19 October, 10:30am – 11:30am
Awapuni Jumping Jellybeans
Stories, music and craft for pre-schoolers.
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
18 October, 10:30am – 11:30am
Awapuni Morning Tea
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speakers, activities and…
Programme
18 October, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Paella Cooking Workshop
Learn how to prepare Paella with a Latin American twist with Francisco and Celina.
Part of the…
Part of "Latin America & Spain - Film Festival"
Programme
19 October, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Jam session
Share your musical chops with fellow musos.
Part of "Youth Space"
18 October – 13 December, 10:30am – 10:30am
Ashhurst Jumping Jellybeans
Our preschool session of music, stories and crafts.
18 October, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Jo Seagar on Tour
Join "party girl" Jo Seagar for another fun evening where she shares her tips and tricks for…
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19 October, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Grimmest of Grim with SpontaneoUS
Come along and see Palmy's professional improvisers 'SpontaneoUS' create stories out of thin air,…
