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 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

Monday 15th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 16th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 17th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 18th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 19th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 20th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 21st 10:00am - 4:00pm
Monday 22nd 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 23rd 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 24th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 25th 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 26th 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 27th 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday 28th 10:00am - 4:00pm

What's on at Central Library

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Mon 15 Sep 10:00am - 12:00pm

Sustainable Living Workshop Series: Healthy Food Choices Made Easy

Learn how to be more sustainable in your daily life with a series of free workshops.

Mon 15 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Te Wiki o te Reo - Waitangi Tribunal and Reo Claims Webinar

Te Wiki shares a 50th birthday with the Waitangi Tribunal – both are marking half a century of honouring New Zealand’s journey toward honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Tue 16 Sep 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 16 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Te Wiki o te Reo - From a day to a week - Where Te Wiki began

This year we celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Tue 16 Sep 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Tue 16 Sep 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 17 Sep 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 17 Sep 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 17 Sep 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Te Wiki o te Reo - Te Reo Māori and AI

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a hot topic, especially when it comes to te reo Māori.

Wed 17 Sep 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.

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