Recreation Room - Booked Session

The Rec Room has so many things for you to try. VR experiences, Robots, iPad games and board games.

For Ages 8 -13.

Bookings essential: Please book your session here

Please book each child attending separately.

Bookings are limited to one session for each child for the duration of the holidays. We want everyone to enjoy the Recreation room.

When

DATES

Thursday, September 25, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Oroua Room

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

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