Palmerston North City Library

Sun 6 Oct 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Recycle-A-Device RAD Club

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

School Holidays

Tue 8 Oct 10:00am - 11:30am

FULLY BOOKED - Story Writing for Kids

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED - KEEP AN EYE ON OUR WEBSITE…

Tue 8 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

School Holidays

Tue 8 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wild Robot Craft Session @ Central

Design your own wild futuristic robot. Aimed at ages…

Tue 8 Oct 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Girls Only Recycle-A-Device (RAD) Session

To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day - an international day to…

Science and Environment

Tue 8 Oct 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Toheroa: New Zealand's most protected shellfish

The toheroa, a taonga species and iconic surf clam, were…

Wed 9 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

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

School Holidays

Wed 9 Oct 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Afternoon Tween Time @ Central

For tweens aged 10-13 years.A range of activities to blast…

Children

Wed 9 Oct 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Wed 9 Oct 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Book Launch: The Last Muster

Join us to celebrate the launch of Carly Thomas' book The…

School Holidays

Thu 10 Oct 10:00am - 12:00pm

Interfaith Arts and Craft Session

Get creative with some art and craft activities and take…

Aotearoa Heritage and History

Thu 10 Oct 12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Battle of Ōrākau

A discussion on the Battle of Ōrākau, fought over the…

School Holidays

Fri 11 Oct 10:30am - 11:30am

World's Worst Stories Ever - Storytime @ Central

Worlds Worst Stories Ever A celebration in David Walliams…

Off the Page

Fri 11 Oct 5:30pm - 7:30pm

POSTPONED UNTIL 2025 Off the Page: Richard Shaw

Join us for an evening with Richard Shaw in conversation…

Sat 12 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Fiji Language Week Celebration

Ni sa bula vinaka! Welcome to a Fiji Language Week…

Science and Environment

Mon 14 Oct 10:00am - 12:00pm

Future Living Skills Workshop

Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a…

Book Groups

Mon 14 Oct 10:30am - 11:30am

The Same Page: a shared reading group

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

Mon 14 Oct 3:30pm - 4:30pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Writers and Readers

Mon 14 Oct 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Manawatū Writers' Hub

Join local writers for an evening of sharing and…

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Pre-school

Tue 15 Oct 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Digital Activities and Services

Tue 15 Oct 9:00am - 11:00am

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Tue 15 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

Tue 15 Oct 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Low Vision Support Group

Join with our monthly group for people with deteriorating…

Pre-school

Wed 16 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

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

Wed 16 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

Wed 16 Oct 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Digital Activities and Services

Thu 17 Oct 9:00am - 11:00am

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Pre-school

Thu 17 Oct 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

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

Thu 17 Oct 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Pre-school

Fri 18 Oct 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

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

Writers and Readers

Fri 18 Oct 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Ecopoetry Evening

A celebration of two significant ecopoets and their recent…

Latin America & Spain Film Festival

Sat 19 Oct 6:30pm - 8:30pm

LASFF: Cinco Lobitos (Lullaby) Spain

Amaia has just become a mother and realises that she…

Sun 20 Oct 9:00am - 12:00pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Sun 20 Oct 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Unwind

A relaxed monthly gathering for those that knit, crochet or…

Science and Environment

Mon 21 Oct 10:00am - 12:00pm

Future Living Skills Workshop

Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a…

Digital Activities and Services

Mon 21 Oct 2:00pm - 5:00pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Latin America & Spain Film Festival

Mon 21 Oct 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LASFF: Margarita (Peru)

Rafo is a divorced father in his forties who lives like a…

Pre-school

Tue 22 Oct 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 22 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

Aotearoa Heritage and History

Tue 22 Oct 6:00pm - 7:00pm

A Great and Imperial Service

New Zealand Invades German Samoa on 29 August…

Pre-school

Wed 23 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

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

Wed 23 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

Wed 23 Oct 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Writers and Readers

Wed 23 Oct 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Book Launch: Nicky Pellegrino

Join us at the book launch of Nicky Pellegrino's new novel,…

Pre-school

Thu 24 Oct 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

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

Digital Activities and Services

Thu 24 Oct 3:30pm - 6:30pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Latin America & Spain Film Festival

Thu 24 Oct 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LASFF: La Carga (The Load) Mexico

The Load is a story of action and romance that takes place…

Pre-school

Fri 25 Oct 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

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

Latin America & Spain Film Festival

Sat 26 Oct 6:30pm - 8:00pm

LASFF: Saudosa Maloca (Stories of Samba) Brazil

Adoniran Barbosa, an old samba legend, tells a young waiter…

Sun 27 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Pre-school

Tue 29 Oct 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Pre-school

Tue 29 Oct 9:30am - 10:30am

Tech4Tots

A monthly programme showcasing, exploring and learning…

Tue 29 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

Digital Activities and Services

Tue 29 Oct 3:30pm - 6:30pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Pre-school

Wed 30 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

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

Wed 30 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

Wed 30 Oct 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Pre-school

Thu 31 Oct 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

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

Digital Activities and Services

Thu 31 Oct 3:30pm - 6:30pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

For the first time in Aotearoa New Zealand, experience the…

Pre-school

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

Sensory Play Station

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

Sun 3 Nov 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Recycle-A-Device RAD Club

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

Latin America & Spain Film Festival

Sun 3 Nov 5:00pm - 6:00pm

LASFF: Closing Ceremony with the Embassy of Argentina

Join us for the closing night of the Film Festival with Her…

Latin America & Spain Film Festival

Sun 3 Nov 6:00pm - 8:00pm

LASFF: Agua (Agua) Argentina

Thirty four year old Goyo, a former open water swimming…

Science and Environment

Mon 4 Nov 10:00am - 12:00pm

Future Living Skills Workshop

Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a…

Pre-school

Tue 5 Nov 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 5 Nov 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

Pre-school

Wed 6 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

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

Wed 6 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

Wed 6 Nov 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Pre-school

Thu 7 Nov 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

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

Book Groups

Thu 7 Nov 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Book group

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

Pre-school

Fri 8 Nov 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

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

Book Groups

Mon 11 Nov 10:30am - 11:30am

The Same Page: a shared reading group

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

Writers and Readers

Mon 11 Nov 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Manawatū Writers' Hub

Join local writers for an evening of sharing and…

Aotearoa Heritage and History

Mon 11 Nov 5:45pm - 7:00pm

Memory, Remembrance and Amnesia of the Gallipoli Campaign in Turkey

Guest speaker COL (Rtd) Prof Mesut Uyar, PhD, PD, Professor…

Pre-school

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

Pop Up Open Play

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

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

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

Pre-school

Wed 13 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

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

Wed 13 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

Wed 13 Nov 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Pre-school

Thu 14 Nov 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

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

Pre-school

Fri 15 Nov 9:00am - 1:00pm

Sensory Play Station

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

Sun 17 Nov 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Unwind

A relaxed monthly gathering for those that knit, crochet or…

Pre-school

Tue 19 Nov 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

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

Tue 19 Nov 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

Tue 19 Nov 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Low Vision Support Group

Join with our monthly group for people with deteriorating…

Pre-school

Wed 20 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

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

Wed 20 Nov 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

Wed 20 Nov 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Pre-school

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

Baby Bop

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

Pre-school

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

Sensory Play Station

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

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 song.Everyone is welcome to…

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…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Pre-school

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

Baby Bop

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

Pre-school

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

Sensory Play Station

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

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

Recycle-A-Device RAD Club

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

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 song.Everyone is welcome to…

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…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

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.…

Pre-school

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

Sensory Play Station

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

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…

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 song.Everyone is welcome to…

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

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Sun 15 Dec 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Unwind

A relaxed monthly gathering for those that knit, crochet or…

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

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Learning Te Reo Māori through song.Everyone is welcome to…

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

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

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

Kōrero Kawhe

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

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Children

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and…

Sensory Play Station

Dates

What's on at Central Library

Sun 6 Oct 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Recycle-A-Device RAD Club

School Holidays

Tue 8 Oct 10:00am - 11:30am

FULLY BOOKED - Story Writing for Kids

Tue 8 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

School Holidays

Tue 8 Oct 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wild Robot Craft Session @ Central

Tue 8 Oct 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Girls Only Recycle-A-Device (RAD) Session

Science and Environment

Tue 8 Oct 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Toheroa: New Zealand's most protected shellfish

Wed 9 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

School Holidays

Wed 9 Oct 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Afternoon Tween Time @ Central

Children

Wed 9 Oct 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Wed 9 Oct 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Book Launch: The Last Muster

School Holidays

Thu 10 Oct 10:00am - 12:00pm

Interfaith Arts and Craft Session

Aotearoa Heritage and History

Thu 10 Oct 12:00pm - 1:00pm

The Battle of Ōrākau

School Holidays

Fri 11 Oct 10:30am - 11:30am

World's Worst Stories Ever - Storytime @ Central

Off the Page

Fri 11 Oct 5:30pm - 7:30pm

***POSTPONED UNTIL 2025*** Off the Page: Richard Shaw

Sat 12 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Fiji Language Week Celebration

Science and Environment

Mon 14 Oct 10:00am - 12:00pm

Future Living Skills Workshop

Book Groups

Mon 14 Oct 10:30am - 11:30am

The Same Page: a shared reading group

Mon 14 Oct 3:30pm - 4:30pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

Writers and Readers

Mon 14 Oct 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Manawatū Writers' Hub

Pre-school

Tue 15 Oct 9:00am - 12:00pm

Pop Up Open Play

Digital Activities and Services

Tue 15 Oct 9:00am - 11:00am

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

Tue 15 Oct 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Manu Hāpai Waiata Group

Tue 15 Oct 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Low Vision Support Group

Pre-school

Wed 16 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Jumping Jellybeans @ Central

Wed 16 Oct 10:00am - 11:00am

Kōrero Kawhe

Children

Wed 16 Oct 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps (Pop Up)

Digital Activities and Services

Thu 17 Oct 9:00am - 11:00am

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

Pre-school

Thu 17 Oct 10:00am - 10:45am

Baby Bop

Thu 17 Oct 4:30pm - 5:30pm

LGBTQ+ VR Museum

Pre-school

POSTPONED UNTIL 2025 Off the Page: Richard Shaw