Central Library

Open Today 10:00am - 4:00pm
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 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

Sunday 20th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 21st 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 22nd 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 23rd 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 24th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 25th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 26th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 27th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 28th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 29th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 30th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 31st 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 1st 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 2nd 10:00am - 4:00pm

What's on at Central Library

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Tue 22 Jul 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 22 Jul 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Tue 22 Jul 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.

Wed 23 Jul 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 23 Jul 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.

Wed 23 Jul 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 23 Jul 6:00pm - 7:00pm

‘Nostalgic Domestic Spaces: Historic house museums here and elsewhere’

Scholars and Soup: Join us for a bowl of hot soup and a presentation by historian Fiona McKergow.

Thu 24 Jul 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 24 Jul 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - Cats and Catapults!

Cats and Catapults!

Thu 24 Jul 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Book launch: Against the Grain

Join author Bing Turkby in discussion with local cosy mystery luminary G B Ralph, as they launch 'Against the Grain', the third installment of Bing's Guitar Store Mysteries series.

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