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18 September 2019
20 Years of First Voice
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.
25 June 2019
What's on in July
Jam packed with fun, these school holidays have a little something for everyone!
26 April 2019
What's on in May
NZ music month is here ! And the city library will be showcasing New Zealand’s annual celebration of great homegrown music and the people who make it.
Launch yourself into the world of comics with International Free Comic Day on Saturday 4th of May and on Wednesday 22 May join us for National Simultaneous Storytime.
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!
28 August 2019
What's on in September
Spring is here ! along with a ton of events and activities to help you chase away the winter blues.
Purea I Te Ahi Festival on Saturday 7 September, Maori Language Week from the 9th to 15th, Chinese Moon Festival from 13th to 15th, Brazilian Film Festival from the 14th to 18th, Welcoming Week, Chinese Language week from the 23rd ...
22 June 2019
New Library Digital Resources
We've got a selection of new e-resources available! From car repair to learning English - there is something for everyone!
01 March 2019
What's on in April
The Manawatū heat of the Race Unity Speech is coming up to remind us that we all must speak out and work to address racial prejudice and injustice.
There is also plenty to do at the libraries these school holidays! Discover our full programme ...
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.
26 July 2019
What's on in August
We have an exciting lineup of visiting writers coming in August, from the international best-selling author Paullina Simons to Tayi Tibble and Helen Heath taking on Poetry in Aoetaroa. The Women,War & Peace Film series will keep you thinking and engaged from Saturday 10 August.
If you feel like staying home, go check out Kanopy our new video streaming platform to access more than 30,000 of the world’s best films.
24 May 2019
What's on in June
The City Library Makerspace is opening in early June, come in for a visit !
There will also be plenty of opportunities to celebrate the rise of Matariki with a range of events and activities.
01 March 2019
What's on in March
Palmerston North’s Festival of Cultures 2019 is coming your way to celebrate the beautifully diverse cultural identity of our city.
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.
Upcoming Events
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20 September, 10:00am – 11:00am
Steady As You Go™ on Fridays
Strength and balance for over 65s. A peer-led programme devised by Age Concern New Zealand.Regulars…
20 September, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Crafternoon Tea
Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a…
Programme
21 September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Documentary Screening - Rewi Alley of China
Part of "Moon Festival & Chinese Language Week"
20 September, 10:30am – 1:30pm
Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
20 September, 5:00pm – 6:00pm
First Voice 20th Anniversary & 2019 launch party
Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School, the Manawatu Multicultural Council and Palmerston…
Programme
21 September – 28 September, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibition about Chinese language
History of Chinese language, dialects and characters.
Part of "Moon Festival & Chinese Language Week"
20 September, 10:30am – 11:30am
Community Cuppa @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Community Cuppa - come along for a cuppa, bickie and a chat. On every Friday from 10.15-12noon at…
20 September, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Brazilian Film Festival: The World in Two Round Trips
Dir. David Schurmann / 2007 / Documentary / 92 mins (with English subtitles)
The story of the…
21 September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Gandhi, India and the world
Manawatu Multicultural Council is hosting a public symposium to celebrate the 150th birth…
Programme
20 September, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Tai Chi Introduction Session
Enjoy free Tai Chi with the Palmerston North Tai Chi Club. Participants are welcome to have-a-go or…
Part of "Moon Festival & Chinese Language Week"
Programme
21 September, 10:00am – 11:00am
Introduction to Classical and Contemporary Chinese Literature
An illustrated talk and discussion by Flora Wang.Organised by the NZ China Friendship Society; free…
Part of "Moon Festival & Chinese Language Week"
21 September, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Saturday Genealogy Volunteers
A volunteer from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists is available to help you learn about your…
