Wednesday, June 25, 2025
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Colouring Competition - Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm
Grab a colouring sheet from Wednesday 25 June at any PNCL location. Colour it in, and be sure to add your creative flair! Two age group competitionsAges 3-5 colour Guzzle the Goat (Click here for a…
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10:00am — 11:00am
Part of the Early Childhood programmeJumping Jellybeans @ Central
Come along and pack in as much fun as you can in our free sessions of stories, songs, activities and crafts! No booking required. During school term.
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10:00am — 11:00am
Kōrero 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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10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Early Childhood programmeKids Time @ Roslyn Library
Stories, music, craft and FUN for preschoolers and their caregivers! Drop by and join us for some awesome stories, fun songs, and some cool activities for your young ones.FORTNIGHTLY on…
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2:30pm — 3:30pm
Part of the Early Childhood programmeRead-Aloud & Storytime Books @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Join us on the mat at Te Pātikitiki for reading and learning with our fun and engaging storytelling sessions. Read-Aloud & Storytime Books @ Te Pātikitiki Library is ideal for tamariki three to…
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3:00pm — 5:00pm
Part of the Children programmeReading Unleashed @ Central Library
Would your school age child like to read to one of our cute and friendly Canine Friends dogs? These dogs are super friendly, well behaved and have lovely handlers to help guide your child's session.…
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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, June 26, 2025
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10:00am — 10:45am
Part of the Early Childhood programmeBaby Bop
Join us for a fun session designed for baby's brain development through nursery rhymes, activities, songs and having FUN. Stay, chat, get baby a library card and borrow books specific for your baby.
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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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10:00am — 12:00pm
Quiet time @ Te Pātikitiki Library
The idea behind 'Quiet Time' is a library experience that minimises noise and other sources of sensory overload. You can still check-out items from the front desk and the self-checkout machines, and…
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10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Book Groups programmeRoslyn Library Book Club
The theme for June is: places. 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:July -…
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11:00am — 11:45am
A Community Ukulele Sing-along
All Welcome. A free event for those who love music.Come to just relax, sing and enjoy some music therapy. If you have a ukulele bring it along and a music stand if you have one. Music with words and…
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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 - Fungus!
Fungus: More than mushrooms, tougher than toadstools, a look at another world right below our feet. Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation.Aimed at ages 5+Free and…
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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…
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5:30pm — 7:30pm
Part of the Science and Environment programmeLet's Talk Climate
Join the Climate team from Palmerston North City Council to chat about the Climate Action Plan. During this session, we'll talk about where we’re at, where we want to be and how we can get there…
Friday, June 27, 2025
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9:00am — 1:00pm
Part of the Early Childhood programmeSensory Play Station
Welcome to our sensory play time. 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…
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10:00am — 5:00pm
Pick-a-book @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Looking for some great new reads?Email or tell us your personal interests, needs and reading habits and our branch staff will pull from our collection three to five books for you to borrow - the more…
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10:30am — 11:30am
Part of the Early Childhood programmeAwapuni Jumping Jellybeans
Join us for Jumping Jellybeans! A fun and free session for preschoolers and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs and creative crafts, and meet other local families for some fun with your little…
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10:30am — 11:30am
Community Morning Tea @ Roslyn Library
Come along each week (during term time) for a delightful morning of community connection and camaraderie over a cuppa and treats! Catch up with old friends and make new ones in a warm and welcoming…
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After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library
Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads. New reading theme every month. Know a friend who loves books? Bring them along! May : MYSTERY * Fri 9th May - Reading Catch Up Day - we will help you…
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Off the Page: Damien Wilkins
Join us for an entertaining evening with Damien Wilkins in conversation with Thom Conroy.Damien Wilkins is the author of fourteen books, most recently the novel Delirious (2024), which won the Jann…
Saturday, June 28, 2025
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10:10am — 11:10am
Super Saturday Storytime @ 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: Writing Prize Winning Fiction with Thom Conroy
2025 Ockhams Fiction Judge Thom Conroy will guide you through a writing exercise and talk about what elevates fiction to a prize-winning level. Participants are encouraged to join in the writing…
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11:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Book Groups programmeRoslyn Library LGBTQ Book Club
A group for rainbow, takatāpui, and questioning rangatahi (aged 12-20) and their allies to discuss their favourite reads. Everybody's welcome!Come down to the Roslyn Library on the last Saturday of…
Monday, June 30, 2025
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Wild Play @ Central Library
Inspired by the NZCYA finalist title 'Play Wild' by Rachel Clare - try your hand at exploring and playing with a range of nature pieces. Use your imagination to play a game, make up a story or…
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Animals in Winter @ Ashhurst Library
Erin is a local Manawatū author, business owner, scientist, and now a part-time ESOL teacher—and this winter, she is bringing an exciting new session to NZ libraries! Animals in Winter activity…
