Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play programme. Either play in our tent with our light board OR we will have our Duplo out, walk or jump on our squish colour mats, look at our star display, make the gears turn and more! Note, due to setup time if no staff are available cancellation will be posted on our Children's Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ChildrenatPNCityLibrary

Dates

Friday, November 22, 2024
between 9:00am and 1:00pm
Friday, November 29, 2024
between 9:00am and 1:00pm
Friday, December 6, 2024
between 9:00am and 1:00pm

What's on at Central Library

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Pre-school

Thu 21 Nov 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain…

Children

Thu 21 Nov 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - It's All Up in the Air!

It's All Up in the Air! Float, flap, and fly, but not a…

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Writers and Readers

Thu 21 Nov 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Book Launch: Death in Douglas Glade

Join us to celebrate the launch of G. B. Ralph's latest…

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Pre-school

Fri 22 Nov 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play programme. Either play in our…

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Fri 22 Nov 10:30am - 5:00pm

Library Walls Alive - Kids' Animation Creations

A brilliant projection exhibition of local children's art,…

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Writers and Readers

Fri 22 Nov 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Book Launch: Versions Tuarima

Each year the library offers up a prompt for local writers…

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Sat 23 Nov 10:00am - 1:30pm

Library Walls Alive - Kids' Animation Creations

A brilliant projection exhibition of local children's art,…

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Sat 23 Nov 5:30pm - 8:30pm

'twas the night before Christmas night market

Local vendors, music and good cheer at the library and on…

Code Club Fiero

Digital Activities and Services

Sun 24 Nov 10:00am - 12:00pm

Code Club

Learn the basics of coding at your own pace using the Fiero…

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Pre-school

Tue 26 Nov 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor…

Pre-school

Tue 26 Nov 9:30am - 10:30am

Tech4Tots

A monthly programme showcasing, exploring and learning…

Tue 26 Nov 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai!…

Jenny Buchanan book launch

Pre-school

Wed 27 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Book Launch @ Jumping Jellybeans

Come and meet local author and experienced radiographer…

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Pre-school

Wed 27 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free…

Wed 27 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come…

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Children

Wed 27 Nov 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 27 Nov 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Central Library

Does your school age child need a confidence boost to read…

Pre-school

Thu 28 Nov 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain…

Children

Thu 28 Nov 3:45pm - 4:45pm

LibLab - Milky Way

Milky WaySpend some time on the milky way with milky…

Sensory Play Station 2

Pre-school

Fri 29 Nov 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play programme. Either play in our…

Aotearoa Pilgrimage

Writers and Readers

Fri 29 Nov 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Book Launch: Pilgrimage Aotearoa / Haerenga Tapu Aotearoa

Join us for the launch of Pilgrimage Aotearoa / Haerenga…

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Sun 1 Dec 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Recycle-A-Device RAD Club

With support from our friends at Recycle-A-Device and…

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Pre-school

Tue 3 Dec 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor…

Tue 3 Dec 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai!…

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Pre-school

Wed 4 Dec 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free…

Wed 4 Dec 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 4 Dec 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 4 Dec 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Central Library

Does your school age child need a confidence boost to read…

Pre-school

Thu 5 Dec 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain…

Book Groups

Thu 5 Dec 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Book group

Come and join us for some great discussion and books.…

Sensory Play Station 2

Pre-school

Fri 6 Dec 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

Welcome to our sensory play programme. Either play in our…

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Book Groups

Mon 9 Dec 10:30am - 11:30am

The Same Page: a shared reading group

Not your average book group! Join us on the second Monday…

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Writers and Readers

Mon 9 Dec 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Manawatū Writers' Hub

Join local writers for an evening of sharing and…

Tue 10 Dec 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai!…

Wed 11 Dec 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 11 Dec 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 11 Dec 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Central Library

Does your school age child need a confidence boost to read…

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Aotearoa Heritage and History

Thu 12 Dec 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Island Hopping - 3rd (NZ) Division Operations in the Pacific During the Second World War, 1943-44

LTCOL Dr Peter Wood, ONZM, RNZIR, Director, NZ Wars Study…

Tue 17 Dec 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai!…

Wed 18 Dec 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 18 Dec 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

Wed 25 Dec 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 25 Dec 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 1 Jan 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 8 Jan 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Summer Reading Programme 2024-25

Mon 13 Jan 10:30am - 11:30am

Amalia's Music @ Central

Amalia has 2 cats at home and both their names begin with…

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Children

Wed 15 Jan 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 22 Jan 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 29 Jan 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 5 Feb 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 12 Feb 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 19 Feb 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

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Children

Wed 26 Feb 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 5 Mar 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 12 Mar 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 19 Mar 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 26 Mar 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…

Relax Art pop up

Children

Wed 2 Apr 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art…