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20 August 2020

The City Library under Level 1

We would love you see you. Here's where you can find what you need to know about visiting us under Level 1.

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03 April 2020

Children's Digital Library

Check out our City Library's curated list of digital activities for Children. Learn to draw with beloved Children's illustrators, hold your own storytime, explore your backyard, create experiments and more!

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07 October 2020

First Voice 2020

A celebration of writing by students from non-English speaking backgrounds at Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School. All 20 years now available to be viewed at home, anywhere in the world, on Manawatu Heritage.

Upcoming Programmes

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25 October, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Brick by Brick - Create Sessions

Drop by and create sessions, for builders of all ages. We supply the Lego - you supply the ideas…

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25 October, 2:00pm – 2:40pm

Even Angels Get The Blues

Singer-Songwriter Terry Sarten with offsider John Scudder bring their songs of life, love, boogie…

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27 October, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

The Cuba Press Poets 2020

The Cuba Press launched a record nine poets this year. Come and hear seven of them from Otago to…

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28 October, 10:00am – 11:00am

Awapuni Digital Help Sessions

Need some help with your phone, computer or other technology? Awapuni Library is here to help! Drop…

28 October, 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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28 October, 10:30am – 11:30am

Awapuni Library Book Club

Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! New reading theme every month October theme: Armchair…

29 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"

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29 October, 10:00am – 11:00am

Awapuni Morning tea

Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker All welcome!…

29 October, 10:30am – 11:30am

Stay and Play Multicultural Playgroup

Want to stay, relax, chat and play after Baby Bop? Become part of our fortnightly playgroup, meet…

Part of "Pre-school Programmes"