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The Lost… Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History" Programme 3 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm Future Living Skills - For Your Daily Life Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a new garden?How to reduce your waste?… Part of "Science and Environment" 4 April Te Pātikitiki Community Cuppa Everyone's welcome to come to this community morning tea - come and have a cuppa and a chat. Held… Programme 4 April Karu Kanakana @ Roslyn Library Intro Te Reo Māori sessions for preschooler's and whānau - fun and games for the whole… Part of "Pre-school" 5 April Kōrero Kawhe Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your… Programme 5 April Jumping Jellybeans @ Central Don't miss out on the most fun you can pack into one hour. Free preschool session aimed for… Part of "Pre-school" Programme 5 April, 12:30pm – 1:30pm Teia's Terrific Time Kids Sessions @ Te Pātikitiki Library Come and enjoy stories, songs, and activities let by Teia in a mix of NZ Sign Language, Te Reo… Part of "Pre-school" Programme 6 April Baby Bop A fun filled baby time session aimed at early literacy and baby development. Music, bubbles and… Part of "Pre-school" 6 April Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speakers and activities. All… 6 April, 10:00am – 11:30am Art Time for Adults Join us at Te Pātikitiki Library each Thursday, for a relaxing morning of colouring/doodling. No… Programme 6 April Reading Unleashed @ Awapuni Library Kids, boost your reading skills the fun way... read to one of our canine friends! You choose the… Part of "Children and Families" Programme 6 April, 3:45pm – 4:45pm LibLab - Putting on the Ritz! Experience afternoon tea 1920's style and have a jolly good time! Our LibLab finale event for the… Part of "Manawatū Heritage and History" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 6 April Book group Come and join us for some great discussion and books. All welcome. First Thursday of each month at… Part of "Book Groups" 7 April Crafternoon Tea Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a… Programme 11 April Let's Grow Awapuni! Gardening conversations once a fortnight. Meet other keen gardeners, get tips for growing plants in… Part of "Science and Environment" 11 April Te Pātikitiki Community Cuppa Everyone's welcome to come to this community morning tea - come and have a cuppa and a chat. Held… Programme 11 April, 10:30am – 11:30am SpontaneoUS Imagination Station @ Central Library Get ready to jump on board the wildest ride of your life with the SpontaneoUS Imagination Station -… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 11 April, 2:00pm – 3:00pm SpontaneoUS Imagination Station @ Ashhurst Village Valley Centre Get ready to jump on board the wildest ride of your life with the SpontaneoUS Imagination Station -… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 11 April, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Canine Friends Pet Therapy Visit @ Central Come and say hello to our dog pals from Canine Friends Pet Therapy. From 2pm-3pm in the Children's… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 12 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm Epic Eco Warrior Model Making - Drop-in session Your planet needs you! Create and design your own Eco Warrior - a character who has attitude,… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 12 April Kōrero Kawhe Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your… Programme 12 April, 2:00pm – 3:00pm SpontaneoUS Imagination Station @ Roslyn Library Get ready to jump on board the wildest ride of your life with the SpontaneoUS Imagination Station -… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 13 April Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speakers and activities. All… Programme 13 April, 10:30am – 12:00pm Herb World Workshop - Inspiring Children to Connect with Nature BOOKINGS REQUIRED Meet Miss Calendula from the Herb World series of books with author and Herb Farm founder Lynn… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 13 April, 12:00pm – 1:00pm The Tauranga Campaign of 1864 Presented by LTCOL (Rtd) Dr Cliff Simons, ED. A campaign overview including the Battles of… Part of "Aotearoa Heritage and History" Programme 13 April, 2:30pm – 4:30pm Have a go - with Robots Come to the Central Library and get hands on with a range of different robots to construct,… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 14 April – 24 May, 2:00pm – 5:00pm 1943 Display: 80th anniversary of WWII activities for NZ forces Hosted by Engineer Corps Memorial Centre Museum and Palmerston North City Library. A display of… Part of "Aotearoa Heritage and History" Programme 14 April, 10:00am – 11:00am SpontaneoUS Imagination Station @ Te Pātikitiki Library Get ready to jump on board the wildest ride of your life with the SpontaneoUS Imagination Station -… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 14 April, 10:00am – 3:00pm Adventurous Earth Art Scavenger Hunt & Art Activity - Drop-in session Drop in and explore art pieces in the library that have a special message about the world we live… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 14 April, 10:30am – 11:30am Canine Friends Pet Therapy visit @ Awapuni Come and say hello to our dog pals from Canine Friends Pet Therapy. Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 14 April Crafternoon Tea Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a… Programme 14 April, 2:00pm – 3:00pm SpontaneoUS Imagination Station @ Awapuni Library Get ready to jump on board the wildest ride of your life with the SpontaneoUS Imagination Station -… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 17 April, 10:00am – 3:00pm Epic Eco Warrior Model Making - Drop-in session Your planet needs you! Create and design your own Eco Warrior - a character who has attitude,… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 17 April, 5:30pm – 6:30pm Manawatū Writers' Hub Join the members of the New Zealand Society of Authors for an evening of sharing and connection.… Part of "Writers and Readers" Programme 18 April, 9:30am – 11:30am Have a go - with Robots Come to the Central Library and get hands on with a range of different robots to construct,… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 18 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm Pop Up Play with Sport Manawatū @ Awapuni Park C'mon Palmy, Let's Play! Join us Awapuni Park (Newbury Street) the crew from Sport Manawatū. Fun… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 18 April, 10:00am – 11:00am Zappo the Magician @ Te Pātikitiki Library Come join Zappo the Magician for a 45 minute Magic Show that has Magic Music and Movement, fun for… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 18 April Te Pātikitiki Community Cuppa Everyone's welcome to come to this community morning tea - come and have a cuppa and a chat. Held… Programme 18 April, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Zappo the Magician @ Central Library Come join Zappo the Magician for a 45 minute Magic Show that has Magic Music and Movement, fun for… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 18 April Low Vision Support Group Join with our monthly group for people with deteriorating vision who share ideas, information and… Programme 18 April, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Forest and Bird talk: NZ Carnivorous Plants with Peter Sebborn Monthly talks brought to us by Forest & Bird Manawatū branch. All welcome April meeting… Part of "Science and Environment" Programme 19 April, 10:00am – 11:00am Zappo the Magician @ Panako Guide Hall, Awapuni Come join Zappo the Magician for a 45 minute Magic Show that has Magic Music and Movement, fun for… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 19 April Kōrero Kawhe Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your… Programme 19 April, 2:00pm – 3:00pm Zappo the Magician @ Roslyn Library Come join Zappo the Magician for a 45 minute Magic Show that has Magic Music and Movement, fun for… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 19 April, 2:30pm – 4:30pm Have a go - with Robots Come to the Central Library and get hands on with a range of different robots to construct,… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 20 April Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speakers and activities. All… Programme 20 April, 10:30am – 11:30am Zappo the Magician @ Ashhurst Village Valley Centre Come join Zappo the Magician for a 45 minute Magic Show that has Magic Music and Movement, fun for… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 20 April, 1:30pm – 3:30pm POP UP Play session with Sport Manawatū @ Te Marae o Hine - The Square C'mon Palmy, Let's Play! Join us at Te Marae o Hine - The Square with the crew from Sport Manawatū.… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 21 April, 10:00am – 3:00pm Adventurous Earth Art Scavenger Hunt & Art Activity - Drop-in session Drop in and explore art pieces in the library that have a special message about the world we live… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 21 April, 11:00am – 4:00pm Pūrerehua Butterfly Bookmarks Join us for a drop-in craft time creating a paper butterfly bookmark Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" 21 April Crafternoon Tea Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a… Programme 22 April, 11:00am – 11:45am Warriors of the Wild Story Time We are Warriors of the Wild - let us take you on a wild journey of earthly stories to celebrate… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 22 April, 11:45am – 12:15pm Epic Eco Warriors Model Competition Awards Ceremony Awards presented to achievement winners and all participants who entered the school holiday Epic… Part of "School Holidays" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 24 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm Future Living Skills - For Your Daily Life Want to learn how to save money on your power bill? Grow a new garden?How to reduce your waste?… Part of "Science and Environment" Programme 24 April, 6:00pm – 7:00pm Gallipoli - Muddle, myth and meaning Presented by LTCOL (Rtd) Dr Glyn Harper, QSM. Another viewpoint on the Gallipoli Campaign in the… Part of "Aotearoa Heritage and History" Programme 25 April Let's Grow Awapuni! Gardening conversations once a fortnight. Meet other keen gardeners, get tips for growing plants in… Part of "Science and Environment" 25 April Te Pātikitiki Community Cuppa Everyone's welcome to come to this community morning tea - come and have a cuppa and a chat. Held… 26 April Kōrero Kawhe Do you need a place to practice speaking te reo Māori? Come along for a kawhe to build your… 26 April, 10:30am – 11:30am Awapuni Library Book Club Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! New reading theme every month. Contact Awapuni Library… Programme 26 April, 6:30pm – 7:30pm Off the Page: Writing for Children Panel Discussion Award-winning authors, Kate de Goldie, Anna McKenzie, Philippa Werry and Brigid Feehan, in… Part of "Writers and Readers" 27 April Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speakers and activities. All… 27 April, 10:00am – 11:30am Art Time for Adults Join us at Te Pātikitiki Library each Thursday, for a relaxing morning of colouring/doodling. No… Programme 27 April Roslyn Library - Book Club Join us for a cuppa and friendly book chat. New reading theme every month February theme: Horror… Part of "Book Groups" Programme 28 April, 10:30am – 11:30am Karu Kanakana @ Awapuni Library Haere mai ki te waiata! Haere mai ki te kōrero! Haere mai ki te ako i te reo Māori! Storytelling,… Part of "Pre-school" Part of "Children and Families" Programme 28 April, 10:30am – 11:30am Kids Time @ Te Pātikitiki Library Come and join us for crafts, stories and songs! Fun, free sessions for preschoolers and their… Part of "Pre-school" 28 April Crafternoon Tea Crafternoon Teas are a weekly informal get-together of like-minded people who craft and chat in a…
