Central Library

Open Today 9:00am - 6:00pm
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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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 host events 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

Thursday 6th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 7th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 8th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 9th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 10th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 11th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 12th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 13th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 14th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 15th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 16th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 17th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 18th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 19th 10:00am - 6:00pm

What's on at Central Library

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Thu 6 Nov 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.

Thu 6 Nov 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - Game Time

Game Time!

Thu 6 Nov 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Book Group

Come and join us for some great discussion and books.

Fri 7 Nov 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play time.

Sat 8 Nov 10:30am - 12:30pm

Connecting the Genealogy Dots

Do you have a genealogy question you need help to answer? Members of the Palmerston North Branch of the NZSG will be available to help you find your way.

Sat 8 Nov 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Pūrerehua: True Stories Told Live

True stories told honestly from the heart, bringing community together.

Mon 10 Nov 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Manawatū Writers' Hub

Join local writers for an evening of sharing and connection.

Tue 11 Nov 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 11 Nov 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Tue 11 Nov 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Operation Wrapped in Remembrance Crafting Group

Would you like to knit, weave or crochet for a veteran? In acknowledgment of 2025 being 80 years since the end of World War Two, 75 years since the beginning of the Korean War, 65 years since the end of the Malay Emergency and 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, we invite you to knit, weave or crochet a scarf for a veteran.

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