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03 January 2019
Bright Ideas for Young Minds!
Fun free upcoming sessions with BestStart teachers using ideas out of their collaborated book Bright Ideas For Young Minds.
Sessions available Thursdays and Fridays 9.30am - 10.30am on 10th, 11th, 17th and 18th January.
11th - music makers, lets make shakers and make some music
17th - getting inventive with colander threading
18th - Animal yoga - bring a towel or mat
No booking required - Events Central, Ground Floor, George Street Entrance.
11 December 2018
Ngā Hāora Hararē - Holiday Hours
Check out the opening hours for all our Libraries over the Christmas and New Years Holiday periods!
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.
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.
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!
11 October 2018
Palmy Parent & Child Expo
Come visit our library stand and learn about how the library can help parents!
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
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23 January, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
1 February, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
Programme
2 February, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Waitangi-oke Singing Comp
Are you 12-19 years old?
Would you love to perform and compete in a chill laid back environment…
Part of "Youth Space"
25 January, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
Programme
1 February, 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Pukana Photo Comp
Want to win a $50 Plaza Giftcard? Simply come in, use our insta frame (to get double entries) and…
Part of "Youth Space"
2 February, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Chinese New Year Festival 2019
Celebrate the year of the Pig with craft activities, games, food and exhibition.
Organised by…
30 January, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
Programme
2 February, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Little PALs
Held on the first Saturday of the month on the ground floor of the main library, Little Pals is a…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
Programme
4 February, 10:00am – 10:45am
Funny Frog Yoga
Bring your mat or towel and join the lovely Tesha for some yoga and fun with your pre-schoolers.…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
31 January, 10:30am – 11:30am
Ashhurst Jumping Jellybeans
Our preschool programme with stories, songs and crafts.
2 February, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
Programme
4 February, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Pepeha Challenge
Join our Pepeha challenge and go in the draw to win a Kete filled with kiwi goodies. Never done…
