Connecting the Genealogy Dots [Aotearoa Family History Month]

Do you have a genealogy question you need help to answer? Ros Young and Claire Plaisted from the Palmerston North Branch of the NZSG will be available to help you find your way.

Dates

Saturday, August 9, 2025
between 10:30am and 12:30pm

When

DATES

Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm. Repeats 9/08/2025

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Heritage - 2nd Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

What's on at Central Library

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Wed 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 Jul 6:00pm - 7:00pm

'Incorrigible? People who did not fit into the changing social expectations of an ‘improving society’ in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.'

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

Thu 31 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 31 Jul 11:00am - 11:45am

A Community Ukulele Sing-along

All Welcome! A free event for those who love music.

Thu 31 Jul 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - A Fidget Fiesta!

A Fidget Fiesta!

Fri 1 Aug 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play time.

Sun 3 Aug 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 5 Aug 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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