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11 February 2019
Blind Date / Play Date with a Book
Take home a surprise book this week . . .
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.
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.
30 January 2019
What's on in February
February is setting the bar for 2019 with our regular activities restarting and a range of exciting free events happening across the libraries. Starting off with the Chinese New year Festival and Waitangi programme. To celebrate Library Lovers Day, we have organised a whole week of activities for people in love with each other and the library!
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!
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.
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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19 February, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Royal Society Te Apārangi
Professor Regina Scheyvens, Massey University discusses the challenge of achieving sustainable…
20 February, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
REACH Community Meeting
The Roslyn Education and Community Health group meet once a month to work on projects for the…
21 February, 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Multicultural Discussion group
Meet people from other cultures and take part in relaxed conversation.
Central Library, Events…
Programme
20 February, 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"
Programme
21 February, 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"
22 February, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
20 February, 10:00am – 11:00am
The Dog and the Mog Book Launch
We are having an extra special Jumping Jellybeans celebrating a new local children's author Kaye…
21 February, 10:30am – 11:30am
Ashhurst Jumping Jellybeans
Our preschool programme with stories, songs and crafts.
22 February, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Crafternoon Tea
Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a…
20 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
21 February, 10:30am – 11:00am
Book Bubs Baby Book Club
Straight after Baby Bop fortnightly. Opportunity to borrow brand new baby books and get tips on…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
23 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…