LibLab - Rocking Rock Pools

Real Life Aquariums, but who are the denizens?

LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.

Aimed at ages 5+

Free

No bookings required

When

DATES

Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Children's Zone, First Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

What's on at Central Library

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Fri 20 Feb 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play time.

Fri 20 Feb 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Brazilian Cultural Craft: Make Your Own Peteca!

What is a peteca? Peteca is a colourful shuttlecock used in a popular game that has been played in Brazil for generations.

Mon 23 Feb 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Writing in the Moment

Within this group all are considered writers.

Tue 24 Feb 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 24 Feb 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Tue 24 Feb 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Heritage Craft Group

Want to contribute to heritage craft projects? Please join us for drop-in crafting sessions on the Second Floor of the Central Library.

Wed 25 Feb 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 25 Feb 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 25 Feb 10:30am - 2:30pm

Palmerston North Bridge Club - demonstration lesson

Palmerston North Bridge Club offers free lessons for beginners, those people wanting to learn Bridge or refresh if they have learnt before and want to start again.

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Wed 25 Feb 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.