LibLab - Colossal Collections

We celebrate and share some unique library collections and you can bring along and share something that you collect too.

LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation. Aimed at ages 5+

Free

No bookings required

When

DATES

Thursday, July 2, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Children's Zone, First Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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Tue 2 Jun 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 2 Jun 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Wed 3 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 3 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.

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

Palmy Rooks: Chess and Board Games

A casual drop-in session for those keen to play chess socially or learn the basics.

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

LibLab - Gobbledegook

Crazy fun with weird words!