Forest & Bird Presents: November

A monthly programme of talks presented by Forest & Bird Manawatū Branch. Topic to be confirmed.

Tea and coffee from 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm.

All welcome.

When

DATES

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Ground Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

What's on at Central Library

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Thu 11 Jun 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 11 Jun 12:00pm - 1:00pm

War in the Hutt: 1846

180 years ago, a complex maelstrom of issues around land sales, colonial settlement and intra-iwi politics led to the outbreak of war in the Hutt Valley.

Thu 11 Jun 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - Tinkering Times

Create mini structures with everyday things.

Thu 11 Jun 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Story Citadel - Into the Void

Do you know an 8-12yr old that might like to try tabletop role play games 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?

Thu 11 Jun 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Book Launch: Ōtamakapua 'Child of the Cloud'

Join us to celebrate the launch of Ōtamakapua 'Child of the Cloud'.

Fri 12 Jun 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play time.

Sat 13 Jun 10:00am - 11:00am

Have a go - with robots!

Drop by the Central Library and get hands on with a selection of our robots – construct, programme and interact.

A member of the public receiving assistance from a genealogist.

Sat 13 Jun 10:30am - 12:30pm

Connecting the Genealogy Dots

Do you have a family history question you need help to answer? Drop in any time from 10:30am to 12:30am and members of the Palmerston North Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists (NZSG) will be available to help you find your way.

Sat 13 Jun 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Craft: Design a Level for the 30-Level Library

What would you add to the library if you could design a new level? A bowling alley? A cat cafe? Book slide?