Manawatū Writers' Hub

Close-up photograph of a hand holding a pen, resting on a table that holds a notebook, a tablet, a camera and cups and saucers.

Join local writers for an evening of sharing and connection. All writers welcome.

When

DATES

Monday, February 10, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Mezzanine Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

What's on at Central Library

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Wed 8 Apr 10:00am - 11:30am

FULLY BOOKED - Story Writing for Kids @ Central

THIS SESSION IS NOW BOOKED OUT - THERE ARE STILL A COUPLE OF PLACES FOR THE SESSION ON APRIL 15TH.

Wed 8 Apr 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.

Three badges arranged on the page of an open book. One says "Freedom", another "Love Libraries", and the third "Kia ora, ko ... tōku ingoa" with a space to write a name.

Wed 8 Apr 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Make your ‘own tiny statement’ – badge making sessions

We have been inspired! The book Tiny statements: a social history of Aotearoa New Zealand in badges by award-winning authors Stephanie Gibson and Claire Regnault, delves into Te Papa’s collections of over 1600 badges to examine how New Zealanders have used badges to join, to belong, resist, defy and celebrate.

Thu 9 Apr 10:30am - 11:30am

Andrew Wilson Magician - Show @ Central Library

A magical show for all ages that makes colourful and funny magical things happen right before your eyes! Come and have an amazing time!

Photograph of a smiling Japanese child carrying a baby on their back, interacting with two smiling European soldiers. The soldiers are kneeling and leaning on their rifles. There is bundled hay in the foreground and a village scene, out of focus, in the background. The number 15327 is written on the photo at bottom-centre.

Thu 9 Apr 12:00pm - 1:00pm

80th Anniversary of J Force in Japan

Between 1946 and 1948, more than 12,000 New Zealanders served in J Force.

Thu 9 Apr 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Histories and Mysteries in the Collections: Te Manawa Museum "Glaxo Makes Bonny Babies"

A chance find of an unusual Glaxo baby bottle in the Te Manawa collection store prompted Archivist Juliet Galuszka to explore the history of Glaxo and its abandoned factory in Bunnythorpe.