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. During school term.

Dates

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
between 10:00am and 11:00am
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
between 10:00am and 11:00am
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
between 10:00am and 11:00am

When

DATES

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am. Repeats Weekly on Wednesday, starting from 4 Feb 2026, until 3 Apr 2026

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

First Floor Children's area

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

What's on at Central Library

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Thu 12 Mar 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 12 Mar 12:00pm - 1:00pm

21st Anniversary of the NZDF Response to the Indian Ocean Tsunami in Banda Aceh (January - March 2005)

This presentation explores the deployment of NZDF personnel to Banda Aceh, Indonesia in January 2005; including mobilisation, an overview of the impacts of the tsunami, ANZAC Medical Team tasks and the lessons identified for future Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) deployments.

Thu 12 Mar 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - Marooned Lagoons

What creates lagoons? How do the lagoons in Palmerston North figure in our history? A special LibLab session for Heritage Month.

Photograph of a person using a VR headset and hand-held controllers, against a background of long windows with slatted blinds. They are smiling and moving their arms. A chair and table occupy the left mid-ground.

Thu 12 Mar 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Reality (VR) Sessions

Step into the immersive world of virtual reality to discover more of Aotearoa New Zealand's history and heritage.

Two pages of an old lined notebook containing cramped but elegant handwriting in a mixture of ink and pencil.

Thu 12 Mar 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Histories and Mysteries in the Collections: The Ian Matheson City Archives

The Ian Matheson City Archives provides unique insights into the municipal and community-focused histories of Palmerston North, with a collection encompassing both the PNCC Archives and records of local people, families, businesses and organisations.

Fri 13 Mar 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play time.