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Palmy Rooks Chess Session

A casual drop-in session for those keen to play chess socially or learn the basics.  A small selection of other board games will also be available. 

Register your interest for this and/or other 'Palmy Rooks' sessions in 2026 by emailing: pncl@pncc.govt.nz

 

What's on at Central Library

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Art Group 1
Tue 9 Dec - Tue 23 Dec

Palmerston North Art Group Exhibition 2025

In 1995 after attending Daytime Art Classes at Queen Elizabeth College a group wishing to continue their art practices and friendships formed the Palmerston North Art Group.

Waiata
Tue 9 Dec 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

Heritage Craft Group
Tue 9 Dec 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Heritage Craft Group

Want to contribute to heritage craft projects?

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Tue 9 Dec 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Forest & Bird Presents: Aotearoa New Zealand Mistletoe

New Zealand has nine native mistletoe species.

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Wed 10 Dec 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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Fri 12 Dec 3:45pm - 5:00pm

Palmy Rooks Chess Session

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

Connecting The Dots
Sat 13 Dec 10:30am - 12:30pm

Connecting the Genealogy Dots

Do you have a genealogy question you need help to answer? Members of the Palmerston North Branch of the NZSG will be available to help you find your way.

Irish singing 1
Mon 15 Dec 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Songs of Ireland

Come and listen to some traditional songs in Irish sung by a group of children and parents who started learning Irish as an afterschool activity this year.

Waiata
Tue 16 Dec 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.

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