Home Explore News News 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! 29 October 2018 Music & Performing Arts Collection at Central Music & Performing Arts are on the move at Central! 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. 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. 11 October 2018 Palmy Parent & Child Expo Come visit our library stand and learn about how the library can help parents! 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. 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. 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. 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. 06 September 2018 Māori language resources In celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori check out these resources for getting started with the basics of te Reo Māori 03 September 2018 The Great Teddy Bear Drop Off Donate a teddy bear to be adopted out to a new forever home! 22 August 2018 NZ International Film Festival For two weeks a year, we get to enjoy a selection of films from around the world, at the New Zealand International Film Festival as it comes to Palmerston North. 21 August 2018 August Selections from our Librarians Check out our Selections from our Librarians for August. We've pulled together lists of materials from our collections. 28 June 2018 LGBTQ books for families and children Read as a family about families, diversity, identity, inclusion, acceptance and more in these LGBTQ themed books for young children. 17 June 2018 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2018 Finalists Check out this years' NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults finalists for some fantastic Kiwi reads! 05 June 2018 Manawatū Newspapers on Papers Past We are really excited to announce that we have just signed an agreement with the National Library to make our local newspapers available on Papers Past to 1945. 02 June 2018 Celebrate Pride Fest Palmerston North City Library is hosting a Pride Fest this June. We have a range of inclusive community events such as talks from Kyle Mewburn, Ruby Dax and Renee; the screening of More than Four Films, and rainbow pet accessories workshops and parade. 13 May 2018 Looking for something new to read? Check out our resources and in-house created lists to find something new to read. Previous Page Next Page
