Thursday, May 1, 2025
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Comic Craze 3 Beanstack Reading Challenge
Join the Comic Craze!! Celebrating the dynamic and fun reading experience of comics, graphic novels and cartoon books and Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) on Saturday May 3.The idea for this reading…
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10:00am — 11:00am
Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programmeDigits Help session at Ashhurst
Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeLibLab - Comic Craziness
Comic Craziness - a celebration ahead of Free Comic Book Day (3 May), and the awards ceremony for the Comic Book Character Model Competition 2025. LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory…
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6:00pm — 7:00pm
Part of the Book Groups programmeCentral Book Group
Come and join us for some great discussion and books. Choose your own book, based on the monthly theme.All welcome.Themes for 2025 are:6th March - Title of the book uses alliteration3rd April - Book…
Friday, May 2, 2025
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3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeFeature Friday @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! A…
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6:00pm — 8:00pm
Part of the Writers and Readers programme2025 Mystery in the Library Series: Mysterious Manawatū
Join five talented Kiwi storytellers for a criminally good evening. Locals Riley Chance, a past Ngaios best First Novel finalist, and GB Ralph, a Queer Indie Awards nominee, welcome Sargeson Fellow…
Saturday, May 3, 2025
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10:10am — 11:10am
Toddler Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…
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10:30am — 1:00pm
Part of the Children programmeUltrawild Future City Comic Making Lab with Steve Mushin Ages 9-13 FULLY BOOKED
Sorry this session is now FULLY BOOKED. Are you aged 9-13? Join Steve for some wild design time making small comics or zines - about life in a super cool future ultrawilded Palmerston North. It's…
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2:00pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeUltrawild Future City Cardboard Modelling Lab with Steve Mushin Ages 9-13 Bookings Required
Are you aged 9-13? Join Steve for some wild design time learning some EXTREME design and modelling skills. Bookings required please email pncl@pncc.govt.nzIt's 2100. Aotearoa is covered with…
Sunday, May 4, 2025
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Recycle-A-Device RAD Club
In partnership with Recycle-A-Device (RAD), these monthly sessions are for 13-19yr olds to learn how to refurbish laptops that are then donated to the community. The focus is on developing STEM…
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
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12:00pm — 12:30pm
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeManu Hāpai Waiata Group
Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeKōrero 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.This is a bilingual space, but it is recommended you stick to te reo…
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1:00pm — 2:30pm
U3A AUTUMN SEMINAR SERIES - Making a Difference: The Power of Volunteering in the Manawatū
Gardening to Governance, Emergency to Everyday: Volunteering Capacity and Capability. Speaker: Kate Aplin, Whatunga Tūao | Volunteer Central, Tumu Whakahaere | Manager Whatunga TūaoVolunteer Central…
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3:15pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programme Part of the School Holidays programme Part of the Children programmeRelax - With Board Games, Art and Apps
A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and colouring inBoard gamesCrates of LegoBrain Game and Art appsFor ages 8-12Staff will be present to supervise, but…
Thursday, May 8, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.
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12:00pm — 1:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programme60th Anniversary of RNZAF No 3 Squadron Transition to Helicopters
Image: RNZAF OfficialFrom fractured beginnings, how the NZDF's helicopter capabilities have been developed in No 3 Squadron.
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programmeDigits Help session at Ashhurst
Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeLibLab - Tangled with a T-Rex? Strategies to Escape
Tangled with a T-Rex? Strategies to EscapeLibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at ages 5+Free and no bookings required.
Friday, May 9, 2025
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3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeFeature Friday @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! A…
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4:00pm — 5:00pm
Part of the New Zealand Music Month programmeSecret Library Music Tour - Laura Evans
Part of New Zealand Music Month - celebrate New Zealand Music with a low key informal acoustic performance tucked away in the library's Fiction Zone.Dive into the hauntingly beautiful soundscape of…
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6:30pm — 8:00pm
Part of the Writers and Readers programmeA Conversation with Patricia Grace & Titaua Peu
Join us for an evening with Patricia Grace and Titaua Peu in conversation with Jean Anderson (French Translator)Patricia Grace is one of Aotearoa's most celebrated Māori fiction authors and a…
Saturday, May 10, 2025
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10:00am — 12:30pm
Social Stitching
Do you like to embroider, sew, knit or crochet?Unwind with fellow crafters that enjoy using yarn, textiles and/or sharp pointy objects! Tea/coffee provided.
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10:10am — 11:10am
Toddler Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Language Expo 2025
Join us for this exciting event that includes engaging activities and opportunities to learn about various languages. Discover the beauty of different cultures and languages. This year's programme…
Monday, May 12, 2025
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5:30pm — 7:00pm
Part of the Writers and Readers programmeManawatū Writers' Hub
Join local writers for an evening of sharing and connection. All writers welcome.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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12:00pm — 12:30pm
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeManu Hāpai Waiata Group
Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeKōrero 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.This is a bilingual space, but it is recommended you stick to te reo…
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1:00pm — 2:30pm
Our Community's Backbone: Building a Sustainable Future
Speaker: Rennie Williamson, Communications Lead, Environment Network Manawatū.We are the environment hub for the Manawatū region, providing sector leadership, building capacity and capability, and…
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3:15pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programme Part of the School Holidays programme Part of the Children programmeRelax - With Board Games, Art and Apps
A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and colouring inBoard gamesCrates of LegoBrain Game and Art appsFor ages 8-12Staff will be present to supervise, but…
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3:30pm — 5:00pm
Story Citadel
Do you know a 9-14yr old that might like to try role play games such as Dungeons and Dragons or Escape Room scenarios? Are they not sure where to start or need a bit of extra support before they try…
Thursday, May 15, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programmeDigits Help session at Ashhurst
Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeLibLab - Copy Cat
Copy CatLibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at ages 5+Free and no bookings required.
Friday, May 16, 2025
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3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeFeature Friday @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! A…
Saturday, May 17, 2025
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10:10am — 11:10am
Toddler Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Sowing Discord - Card Game Demonstration
'If you don't have anything nice to say, say it with flowers.'Learn how to play this wickedly witty NZ-created card game based on Victorian meanings of flowers.'...you'll soon be a master at subtle,…
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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12:00pm — 12:30pm
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeManu Hāpai Waiata Group
Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Early Childhood programmeNational Simultaneous Storytime!
Come join us at Jumping Jellybeans where we will celebrate this year's NSS book The Truck Cat by Deborah Frenkel and Danny Snell.Originated in Australia and run by ALIA this is now worldwide where…
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeKōrero 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.This is a bilingual space, but it is recommended you stick to te reo…
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1:00pm — 2:30pm
The Joys of Volunteering
The Joys of VolunteeringSpeaker: Katrine Imrie, Volunteer House Manager, Abbeyfield Palmerston North, Plus.I’ve had extensive experience as a volunteer with numerous organisations including…
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3:15pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programme Part of the School Holidays programme Part of the Children programmeRelax - With Board Games, Art and Apps
A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and colouring inBoard gamesCrates of LegoBrain Game and Art appsFor ages 8-12Staff will be present to supervise, but…
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3:30pm — 5:00pm
Story Citadel
Do you know a 9-14yr old that might like to try role play games such as Dungeons and Dragons or Escape Room scenarios? Are they not sure where to start or need a bit of extra support before they try…
Thursday, May 22, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programmeDigits Help session at Ashhurst
Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeLibLab - Open Wide!
Open Wide! It will be a jaw-dropping time! LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at ages 5+Free and no bookings required.
Friday, May 23, 2025
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3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeFeature Friday @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! A…
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Off the Page: An Evening with Marilyn Garson
There and here: memoirs of Gaza and AotearoaJoin us for an evening about writing politics very personally. Marilyn Garson wrote Still Lives – a Memoir of Gaza to humanise a hidden community. Coming…
Saturday, May 24, 2025
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10:00am — 12:30pm
Social Stitching
Do you like to embroider, sew, knit or crochet?Unwind with fellow crafters that enjoy using yarn, textiles and/or sharp pointy objects! Tea/coffee provided.
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10:10am — 11:10am
Toddler Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…
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Off the Page Workshop with Marilyn Garson
Memoir that MobilisesWhat is the voice that brings issues alive and moves readers to new political engagement? In this historic moment, events are reaching further into more of our lives and…
Sunday, May 25, 2025
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2:00pm — 3:30pm
Welfare to Work: what NZ can do to improve lives & productivity
You are invited to a preview of the findings of IDEA's first research report. Research Director Max Rashbrooke presents on how NZ can transform the support we offer to those looking for paid work -…
Monday, May 26, 2025
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5:30pm — 8:00pm
Part of the Writers and Readers programmeWriting in the Moment
Within this group all are considered writers. We meet for two and half hours and write for four minutes, then forty minutes. Responses to just-written work are invited, noticing the impact it has on…
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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9:30am — 10:30am
Part of the Early Childhood programme Part of the Digital Activities and Services programmeTech4Tots
A monthly programme showcasing, exploring and learning technology for ages 3 - 5yrs and their grownups.We have limited spaces so please email pncl@pncc.govt.nz or enquire in library to register.
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12:00pm — 12:30pm
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeManu Hāpai Waiata Group
Learning Te Reo Māori through waiata.Nau mai, haere mai! Everyone is welcome to join in this relaxed and supportive space for all levels of language and musical ability.No need to register or sign up…
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7:00pm — 8:30pm
Women Councillors in Palmerston North
Presented by National Council of Women: Manawatū and Graduate Women Manawatū 'Playing your part in local politics: Women on the Palmerston North City Council and Horizons Council'. A panel discussion…
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Kaupapa Māori programmeKōrero 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.This is a bilingual space, but it is recommended you stick to te reo…
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10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Book Groups programmeAwapuni Library Book Club
Join us for a cuppa and some friendly chat! New reading theme every month. Contact Awapuni Library to find out the theme this month - (06) 356 7634. Meets the last Wednesday of each month.
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1:00pm — 2:30pm
Empowering Experienced Minds: Volunteering Opportunities at the Manawatū Multicultural Council
Empowering Experienced Minds: Volunteering Opportunities at the Manawatū Multicultural CouncilSpeaker: Kanchana Seneviratne, MMC Service Manager This presentation will explore the meaningful impact…
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3:15pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programme Part of the School Holidays programme Part of the Children programmeRelax - With Board Games, Art and Apps
A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with..Art supplies for drawing and colouring inBoard gamesCrates of LegoBrain Game and Art appsFor ages 8-12Staff will be present to supervise, but…
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3:30pm — 5:00pm
Story Citadel
Do you know a 9-14yr old that might like to try role play games such as Dungeons and Dragons or Escape Room scenarios? Are they not sure where to start or need a bit of extra support before they try…
Thursday, May 29, 2025
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10:00am — 11:00am
Community Morning Tea @ Awapuni Library
Come in and have a cuppa! Casual morning tea with the occasional guest speaker and activities. All welcome, just bring yourself! Held every Thursday morning at 10am.
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10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Book Groups programmeRoslyn Library Book Club
The theme for May is: power. Join us for friendly book chat on the last Thursday of the month from 10.30am-11.30am. Each month has a different theme. The themes for the rest of the are:June -…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Digital Activities and Services programmeDigits Help session at Ashhurst
Need some help with your cell phone, tablet, laptop, computer, internet, or other technology type stuff? Ashhurst Library is here to help! Come to a free session with an experienced Digits…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeLibLab - You've Got to Move It Move It!
You've Got to Move It Move It! Warning: Contains movement and moveable things!LibLab - Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at ages 5+Free and no bookings…
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3:45pm — 4:45pm
Part of the Children programmeComic creation club @ Awapuni Library
Love comics? Want to make your own? Come hang out with fellow comic fans at our Comic Creation Club! Share your favourite stories, create cool characters, and bring your own comic ideas to life!These…
Friday, May 30, 2025
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3:30pm — 4:30pm
Part of the Children programmeFeature Friday @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and join us after school for some fantastic Friday fun! Games, books, crafts, quizzes- anything could happen! Come along and find out what this week's Feature Friday is all about! A…
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6:30pm — 8:30pm
Part of the New Zealand Music Month programmeYou can't just sell records
Records are not just stock —they’re stories.Join us for a special screening of the film telling the remarkable story of The Vinyl Room. Ron opens a vinyl record shop in his hometown, attracting a…
Saturday, May 31, 2025
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10:10am — 11:10am
Toddler Time @ Roslyn Library
Come along for stories, action songs, and crafts with the lovely Lindsey. Bring your caregiver, your imagination and sense of fun!Aimed at 0-4yrs old.These are free to attend. No booking…
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11:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Book Groups programmeRoslyn Library Youth Book Club
A group for young people to hang out and discuss their favourite reads. Everybody's welcome!Come down to the Roslyn Library on the last Saturday of every month at 11am. There's a different theme…
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12:00pm — 1:00pm
Part of the New Zealand Music Month programmeMulticultural Melting Pot featuring The KaRs
Join The KaRs and members from Manawatu Multicultural Council with their friends from College St Choir to reimagine the KaRs waiata Home for the Holidays.
