Baby Bop

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN. Stay, chat, get baby a library card and borrow books specific for your baby.

Dates

Thursday, June 5, 2025
between 10:00am and 10:45am
Thursday, June 12, 2025
between 10:00am and 10:45am
Thursday, June 19, 2025
between 10:00am and 10:45am
Thursday, June 26, 2025
between 10:00am and 10:45am

When

DATES

Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am. Repeats Weekly on Thursday, starting from 1/05/2025, until 28/06/2025

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Children's area

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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Fri 30 May 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play time.

Fri 30 May 6:30pm - 8:30pm

You can't just sell records

Records are not just stock —they’re stories.

The Ka Rs Square Crop Photo by Skye Boniface

Sat 31 May 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Multicultural Melting Pot featuring The KaRs

Join The KaRs and members from Manawatu Multicultural Council with their friends from College St Choir to reimagine the KaRs waiata Home for the Holidays.

Sun 1 Jun 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Recycle-A-Device RAD Club

In partnership with Recycle-A-Device (RAD), these monthly sessions are for 13-19yr olds to learn how to refurbish laptops that are then donated to the community.

Tue 3 Jun 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 3 Jun 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Wed 4 Jun 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 4 Jun 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 4 Jun 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 4 Jun 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Story Citadel

Do you know a 9-14yr old that might like to try role play games such as Dungeons and Dragons or Escape Room scenarios? Are they not sure where to start or need a bit of extra support before they try joining in a bigger group? Or perhaps they are keen to create their own group but need to know the basics?