Manawatū Writers' Hub

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

Dates

Monday, September 14, 2026
between 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Monday, October 12, 2026
between 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Monday, November 9, 2026
between 5:30pm and 7:00pm
Monday, December 14, 2026
between 5:30pm and 7:00pm

When

Monday, September 14, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Repeats Monthly on the second Monday of the month, starting from 9 Feb 2026, 11 times

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Mezzanine Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

What's on at Central Library

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Sun 16 Aug 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Family History Month: Preparing your family history for publication

Bring your research and work with facilitators from the New Zealand Society of Genealogists Palmerston North Branch to get started on your family publishing project.

Tue 18 Aug 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 18 Aug 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

A colourful wreath of knitted flowers with text attributing its construction to the library's Heritage Craft Group.

Tue 18 Aug 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Heritage Handwork Group

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

Tue 18 Aug 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Low Vision Support Group

Join this monthly group for people with deteriorating vision.

Tue 18 Aug 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Royal Society Te Apārangi presents: Solutions to health service crisis are hiding in plain sight

Jenny Carryer is Professor of Nursing at Massey University and an Honorary Professor at the University of Auckland.

Wed 19 Aug 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.

Two mugs of coffee in front of a stack books about te reo Māori, on a brown wooden surface

Wed 19 Aug 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 19 Aug 10:30am - 12:30pm

Family History Month: Family Help Desk

Do you have a family history question you need help to answer? Members of the Palmerston North Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists will be available to help you find your way.

A dog with black and brown colouring and a red leash sitting on a blue chair, with a bookshelf in the background

Wed 19 Aug 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.