Pop Up Open Play

Preschool • Children's
Children, Kids, Holidays • Literary
Pre-school

Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 6 different rotating kits:  Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals and more.  This is caregiver led play so you and your younger ones can have some fun playing games, making things, dressing up, wearing masks, telling stories and more.
 

Only available during school term.

 

Dates

  • Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    between 9:00am and 12:00pm

  • Tuesday, May 20, 2025

    between 9:00am and 12:00pm

  • Tuesday, May 27, 2025

    between 9:00am and 12:00pm

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025

    between 9:00am and 12:00pm

What's on at Central Library

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Sat 10 May 10:00am - 12:30pm

Social Stitching

Do you like to embroider, sew, knit or crochet?

Language Expo
Sat 10 May 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Language Expo 2025

Join us for this exciting event that includes engaging activities and opportunities to learn about various languages.

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Mon 12 May 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Manawatū Writers' Hub

Join local writers for an evening of sharing and connection.

Pop Up Open Play
Tue 13 May 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Waiata
Tue 13 May 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

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Tue 13 May 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Forest & Bird Presents: The ecology of Te Ahu a Turanga, Manawatu-Tararua Highway

The Te Ahu a Turanga project stretches 11.

Jumping Jellybeans
Wed 14 May 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.

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Wed 14 May 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.

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Wed 14 May 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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Wed 14 May 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?

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