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14 April 2022

The City Library Under Orange

05 May 2022 Update: Kia ora koutou. Hi everyone, Here are a few…
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09 August 2022

Book recommendation: ‘A Fatal Winter’ by G.M Malliet.

Thanks to one of our library members from the Awapuni Library for the following book…
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20 July 2022

Come on Palmy, Let’s Play! 

Looking for something to do with the whānau? We’ve got you covered! Collect a postcard…
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20 July 2022

Selector’s Picks #3

From Our Non-Fiction Shelves In the media this week…
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17 July 2022

School Holidays at the Library – Week Two

It’s the second week of the holidays – here’s some great things you can do to keep little minds…
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13 July 2022

Central Library book group is back!

Do you enjoy reading and exploring new genres and different authors? Would you like to meet…
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10 August

Let's Grow Highbury! Te Pātikitiki Garden Hour

Gardening conversations once a fortnight. Meet other keen gardeners, get tips for growing plants in…
Part of "The Environment"
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10 August

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Childrens and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2022. For ages 4-19…
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10 August

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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11 August

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Childrens and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2022. For ages 4-19…
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11 August

Awapuni Community Morning Tea

Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speakers and activities. All…
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11 August

Art Time for Adults

Join us at Te Pātikitiki Library each Thursday, for a relaxing morning of colouring/doodling. No…
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11 August, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Māori Triumph at Gate Pa (Pukehinahina) 29 April 1864

At Gate Pa General Sir Duncan Cameron suffered a humiliating defeat. The reasons are many. This is…
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12 August

Interactive Play Station Kit - Teddy Bear Tea Party!

Come and play with our interactive kit on our 'Play Station' bench in our First Floor Parenting…
Part of "Pre-school Programmes"
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12 August

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Childrens and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2022. For ages 4-19…
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