Central Library

Open Today 9:00am - 5:00pm
4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, 4410

Phone: (06) 351 4100 Email: pncl@pncc.govt.nz Palmerston North City Library Facebook Children At Palmerston North City Library Facebook

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Rainbow crossing with yellow and orange autumn leaves in front of orange and blue facade of the library.

Welcome to the Living Room of the City where you can explore the pathways to the world.

We provide a warm and welcoming environment in a stunning architectural masterpiece. Throughout four floors, we run and hold activities and programmes, provide information, literary and digital resources. We collaborate with our community groups and individuals to make our community more engaged, connected, inspired and participatory.

We’re all about:

Access to information, ideas and works of imagination
Support for lifelong learning
Enabling online access to the digital world
Community engagement, connection and participation

Whether you're reading, studying, or learning something new, we have it all. Hire DVDs, listen to music in a sunny warm spot with beautiful views or read your favourite magazine. Keep an eye on this website, or our Facebook page for current events.

Please note: All locations are closed on all public holidays unless otherwise advertised.

Opening Hours

Friday 24th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 25th Closed

ANZAC Day
Sunday 26th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 27th Closed

ANZAC Day observed
Tuesday 28th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 29th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 30th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 1st 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 2nd 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 3rd 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 4th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 5th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 6th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 7th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 8th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 9th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 10th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 11th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 12th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 13th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 14th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 15th 9:00am - 5:00pm

What's on at Central Library

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Fri 24 Apr 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play time.

Tue 28 Apr 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area.

Tue 28 Apr 9:30am - 10:30am

Tech4Tots

A monthly programme showcasing, exploring and learning technology for ages 3 - 5yrs and their grownups.

Tue 28 Apr 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Tue 28 Apr 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Heritage Craft Group

Want to contribute to heritage craft projects? Please join us for drop-in crafting sessions on the Second Floor of the Central Library.

Wed 29 Apr 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free sessions of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required.

Wed 29 Apr 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your kōrero skills in a relaxed environment.

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Wed 29 Apr 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Reading Unleashed @ Central Library

Would your school age child like to read to one of our cute and friendly Canine Friends dogs? These dogs are super friendly, well behaved and have lovely handlers to help guide your child's session.

Wed 29 Apr 6:30pm - 8:00pm

An Evening with Katia Astafieff and Thom Conroy

Join two remarkable writers for a conversation in English with Randell Cottage Trustee Jean Anderson discussing where travel, nature and history meet the art of literature.

Thu 30 Apr 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN.

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