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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.
21 August 2018
August Selections from our Librarians
Check out our Selections from our Librarians for August. We've pulled together lists of materials from our collections.
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.
23 July 2018
What's on in August
August brings all the literary events to the yard with Off the Page hosting acclaimed New Zealand Author Mandy Hager. We also have Wildbore author Catherine Knight, Alaskan Memoirs with Emma Stevens, an evening with Julie Thomas, Scientific Sleuthing and an evening with Mark Warren. August also features events for Poetry Day on the 24th. Historically speaking, we have Chunuk Bair commemoration and eminent local historian Margaret Tennant speaking on the Red Cross. It's a packed schedule so check it out!
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!
21 August 2018
Central Library Closed on Sunday 26 August
Ongoing assessment means Central Library will have to close its doors again.
28 June 2018
LGBTQ books for families and children
Read as a family about families, diversity, identity, inclusion, acceptance and more in these LGBTQ themed books for young children.
Upcoming Events
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20 September, 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"
20 September – 21 September, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Multicultural Discussion group
Meet people from other cultures and take part in relaxed conversation
Central Library, Events…
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21 September, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Jam Out session
All our instruments will be out, plugged in and ready to jam on in the space.Are you in a band?…
Part of "Youth Space"
20 September, 10:30am – 11:30am
Ashhurst Jumping Jellybeans
Jumping Jellybeans is our preschool session of music, stories and crafts at 10.30am every 2nd…
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20 September, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Y.S Birthday Ball - Q & A
Youth Space are turning 7 years old this year!!We are celebrating our B-day in style again by…
Part of "Youth Space"
21 September, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
First Voice 2018 Exhibition Opening
Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School, the Manawatu Multicultural Council and Palmerston…
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20 September, 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"
21 September, 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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21 September, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where the Wild Things Grow
Share mischief and mayhem in our sinister library scavenger hunt, and in our maker sessions create…
Part of "Freaky Fridays"
20 September, 10:30am – 11:30am
Awapuni Morning Tea
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speakers, activities and…
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21 September, 10:30am – 11:30am
Moon Festival Story and Play Time
Come and join a celebration of Moon Festival with your little ones. There will be a Moon Festival…
Part of "Moon Festival & Chinese Language Week"
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22 September, 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Chinese Cultural Fun Family Movies
Enjoy free screenings of 3 short cartoon family films about Chinese culture including: McDull,…
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