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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.
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!
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 November 2018
The Summer Reading Programme Ballot is now open!
Our popular E .C. Read’n Summer Reading Programme is returning for its 22nd year!
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Events
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Programme
17 November, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
The Great Food Swap
Bring a bag of home-grown or homemade goodies to the library and fill another bag with someone…
Part of "Cook the Books"
19 November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Sewan American Indian Dance
Sewam American Indian Dance was founded by Eddie Madril, member of the Pascua Yaqui tribe of…
Programme
21 November, 10:00am – 11:00am
Zappo the Magician - A Jumping Jellybeans special show!!
At Jumping Jellybeans this week we are having a special guest, Zappo the Magician. Come along and…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
17 November, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
20 November, 10:15am – 12:15pm
Triple C Morning Tea
Triple C morning tea at Te Patikitiki living room. The C stands for Coffee, Company and…
21 November, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
17 November, 8:00pm – 10:30pm
Vanuella Watt: Oceania Celebration Concert
The Alliances Françaises of Auckland, Palmerston North, Nelson and Christchurch, together with the…
Programme
20 November, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Cafe Scientifique
The Royal Society Te Aparangi, Manawatu Branch presents an evening of science discussion, good…
Part of "Innovations in Science"
21 November, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
REACH Community Meeting
The Roslyn Education and Community Health group meet once a month to work on projects for the…
19 November, 9:30am – 10:30am
Ashhurst Little Ferns
A fun session for caregivers and their children aged from birth to 2 years old. Come along for 30…
Programme
21 November, 10:00am – 11:00am
Jumping Jellybeans Term 4 - 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
22 November, 10:00am – 10:30am
Baby Bop
A fun filled baby time session aimed at early literacy and baby development. Music, bubbles and…
