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Our mission
Strive to provide exemplary customer service at all times. Create a point of difference through our branding as the ‘“Living Room of the City”’. ...

Online banking and business guide
List of New Zealand Banks New Zealand Stock Exchange New Zealand Interest Rates Business New Zealand Sorted.co.nz   Business News ...

Seniors
Useful websites: Grownups - a 50+ community website. Age Concern - a National organisation working for the rights and well-being of older people, koroua and kuia. Sorted60plus -...

Email and instant messaging services
E-mail  (electronic mail) is a way of exchanging messages over the Internet with other people who have access to e-mail. A typical e-mail address looks like this: doris@womble.net.nz. The companies below provide...

Internet
The core purpose of the Palmerston North City Library is to inspire people to explore the pathways to the world - Te Ara Whanui o Te Ao. One of the ways we aim to do this is to provide community access to a...

New Settlers
Welcome The Palmerston North City Library would like to give a very warm welcome to all new settlers to Palmerston North. Find out more about our services in your own language by clicking one of the...

Business & Industry
About this database Business & Industry (B&I) is used when searching for information on companies, industries, markets and products. The type of information that can be specifically retrieved...

Ashhurst Library
Jumping Jellybeans  This popular programme for preschoolers and their caregivers runs fortnightly on Thursdays 10:30am during the school term.   Term 1 dates 14 February 28 February ...

Roslyn Library
Jumping Jellybeans Stories, songs and crafts especially for pre-schoolers. Fortnightly on Mondays at 10:30am during the school term.  Term 1 Dates 18 February 3 March 17 March 31 March 14 April ...

Awapuni Library
Jumping Jellybeans Stories, music and crafts for preschoolers.  Fortnightly on Fridays at 10.30am during the school term.  Term 1 Dates 15 February 29 February 14 March 28 March 11...

Jobhunting guide
Career Planning Career Guide New Zealand Career Services Community Education   Palmerston North Modern Apprenticeships SkillNZ Tertiary...

Electronic resources and info2go
All about electronic resources: What are electronic resources? What is an online database? Electronic resources versus printed material Isn't everything on the Internet...

Databases/info2go
Online help: Online Tutorials and Help sheets About electronic resources: What are electronic resources?   What is an online database?    Electronic...

Childrens
About the Children's Zone The Children's Zone is a vibrant, colourful and busy area located on the 1st floor of the Central Library. Take a virtual tour! View more virtual tours ...

General OneFile
About this database August 2007: Note name change from InfoTrac OneFile to General OneFile Want to find a magazine or news article?   This is a comprehensive source for instant access to...

What? / He Aha?
Resources and collections. What does the Library have? Weekly lists of new titles   Books ...

Local history
event: Local History Week 7-13 April 2008   To celebrate the launch of Pataka Ipurangi, a Digital Library of Local History resources, the City Library is holding a week of talks, walks and events...

War Memorial and ANZAC DAY
ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day occurs on April 25 each year. It commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and also honours returned servicemen and women. The Palmerston North War Memorial...

What's new
What are electronic resources? - What is an online database? - Electronic resources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Terms and conditions of use - Full...

New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Location The New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone (NZPI) is located on the 2nd floor of the Central Library. Take a virtual tour! View more virtual tours    Collections and...

Borrowing
Borrow at any branch Use your library card to borrow at the Central Library, any branch, or the Mobile Library bus. There are Branch Libraries in Roslyn, Awapuni, Highbury and...

Join the library
 Where to join What to bring Types of membership Joining the Library Membership of Palmerston North City Library is free to all...

Online databases
What is an online database? - Electronic resources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Terms and conditions of use - Help using an online...

info2go troubleshooting
What is an online database? - Electronic resources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Online databases terms and conditions of use - What is info2go?...

Ian Matheson City Archives
Welcome Visit the home of the Palmerston North City Council Archives, and the archives of local businesses, organisations and individuals, and their families. Ian Matheson City Archives The Ian...

Parents and teachers
Parents and Teachers About the Children's Zone The Children's Zone is a vibrant, colourful and busy area, on the 1st floor of the Central Library. What have we got? ...

Home Library Services
About the Home Library Service     From our door to your door, this service  brings the library to you.   We believe every...

What is info2go?
What is info2go? - Can I use info2go? - How to log in to info2go - info2go troubleshooting - Full list of all our electronic resources - What are online databases? - Help using an online database  ...

Genealogy
New Zealand Family History The Collection The Genealogy (or Family History) section is part of the New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone on the 2nd floor. We have books to...

Info Guides
Additional resources: Electronic resources by subject        Library Catalogue Guides Searching the catalogue  ...

Wartime Aviator - Philip Kenning Fowler
    Wartime Aviator - Philip Kenning Fowler Philip Fowler was born in Cheltenham, Manawatu, and spent his childhood there, Manakau and Levin. His family...

Community archive donation information
Community archive donation information Our community archives collection has been donated by members of the public. We encourage people to discuss the donation of records of local businesses, organisations and...

Conditions of membership
Library membership is free to All ratepayers of Palmerston North City. Everyone resident within the boundaries of Palmerston North City. Using your card You must present...

Non-Fiction
About the Non-Fiction Zone The Non-Fiction Zone is located on the 1st floor of the Central Library. Staff at the Non-Fiction desk are there to help you locate and use the resources. ...

Electronic resources and info2go
Additional resources: Internet access in the Library   Info Guides Look at our Info Guides to find: - our recommended websites - online...

The Houses of Bernard Cox
   Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any other use or republication please contact the Ian Matheson City Archives. Bernard Cox Bernard Cox (1905-1970)...

Find information
There are several ways to find what you need: Advisory desks Library catalogue Browse the shelves Electronic resources Advisory desks ...

Business & Management Practices
About this database Business & Management Practices contains online articles about the practical aspects of business management. It provides real-world know-how that focuses on how organisations make and...

Health and Wellness Resource Center and Alternative Health Module
About this database Whether you're researching a disease or health issue, a drug or herb, or you just need some basic health information for yourself or your loved ones, this is the place to start.  ...

Advisory desks
Getting help at advisory desks Each Zone has an advisory service. Advisory staff are expert in helping with your information search. Some of the things they can assist with are: ...

Community Languages
Location Community Languages is located on the 1st floor of the Central Library, in the World Languages Living Room. Books We have books for adults and for children in more...

Homework help
Homework Help General information Dictionaries and encyclopedias The Library's electronic resources to use from home and in the Library Yahoo! Kids Ask for Kids Highbeam Encyclopedia ...

C.V and Jobhunting
CV and Jobhunting  Writing a CV is often something contemplated with some dread. So let us help you design and write a CV and application letter. Tips for designing a winning CV Selected...

Clock Tower feature gallery
Display Gallery c1908 28-Nov-1912 Palmerston North Post Office PNCL Photograph collection - Po9 Letter...

Learn a Language
Location The Learn a Language collection is located in the World Languages Living Room on the first floor of the Central Library. There are many reasons to learn a language. The...

Books
Good Reading Bestsellers collection Book groups/clubs Book news Book websites Large Print Monthly highlights New Zealand Writing Poetry Library Resources Search the library catalogue Literary...

SWAT
Welcome to SWAT!  A resource to help you with your study.  We have links to sites that will help you get started by offering advice on how to set up your study area, self-motivation, de-stressing,...

Research guides
The Palmerston North City Library research guides are intended as a starting point for assignments and researchers and for anyone with an interest in local history. The guides are bibliographic lists of...

Electronic resources by subject
These are subject guides to electronic resources. See the Full list of electronic resources for further information about the high-quality online databases and CD-ROMs that are freely available for...

What are electronic resources?
What are electronic resources? - What is an online database? - Electronic resources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Terms and conditions of use - Full...

User guides and help
Help from Library staff For help using these resources, or to book in for a free tutorial, contact the Library       Technical...

Spotlight
Spotlight on electronic resources ... The Times Digital Archive 1785-1985 The Times Digital Archive presents online access to one...

Display gallery
These local interest topics have been developed from displays exhibited in the Ian Matheson City Archives and New Zealand and Pacific Islands Zone of the City Library. Feel free to download the information and...

The Basement
Discover The Basement - inspired by and enthusiastic about youth Find us on the ground floor next to the Bruce McKenzie bookshop. The Basement is this library's zone aimed at youth, but library users of...

How? / Pehea?
How to use the Library and find information   Borrowing Borrowing home Returns Renewals Loan Periods Overdues Reserves ...

Vision
Our Vision To inspire people to explore the pathways to the world : Te Ara Whanui o Te Ao Our vision portrays the Palmerston North City Library of the future. The Palmerston North City Library...

Public holiday hours
Date Central Library Branch Libraries Mobile Library City Archives ANZAC Day - Friday 25 April Closed Closed Closed  Closed 

Ancestry Library Edition
About this database The most comprehensive online source of information for conducting genealogical research available. Includes:  More than 4 billion names, in 4,000 complete...

The Basement
Discover The Basement - inspired by and enthusiastic about youth Find us on the ground floor next to Bruce McKenzie Booksellers. The Basement is this library's Zone aimed at youth but library users of...

Archives
NEWS FROM THE ARCHIVES What is Pataka Ipurangi? Pataka Ipurangi (meaning 'online storehouse') is our new digital Library, and its launch is almost upon us! Pataka Ipurangi contains photographs,...

When? / Kia?
Opening hours and details of upcoming events   Opening Hours Central Library Ashhurst Library Awapuni Library Highbury Library  ...

Sir Edmund Hillary
1919-2008 Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mt Everest, died in Auckland on Friday 11 January aged 88. News media from all around the world are reporting on this historical occasion. ...

Which online database to use?
This is a guide to choosing the right online database to use for your search   What kind of information do you want? - Evaluating your choices - Selecting the right resource -...

Book websites
Book review websites Reviewsofbooks.com BookSpot Guardian Unlimited Books Book Reporter Book Page Radio New Zealand Readers Advisory Book Talk - resources for...

Gale PowerSearch
About this database Save time and search across more than one Gale database at once ... this is called consolidated, or federated searching. Find out more about consolidated searching Use Gale...

Welcome Lounge
About the Welcome Lounge The Welcome Lounge is found on the Mezzanine Floor of the Central Library, opposite Kuppa Cafe. This is a lovely place to sit with a coffee and read, play games, chat, check your...

Old Manawatu
or The Wild Days of the West Author: Thomas Lindsay Buick, 1866-1938      Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any other use or republication please...

Fiction and Literature
About the Fiction and Literature Zone The Fiction and Literature Zone is located on the First Floor of the Central Library - a spacious and relaxing area to visit and browse. Looking for a good book - check out our...

Contemporary Women's Issues
About this database This database focuses on the critical issues and events that influence women's lives in more than 190 countries. Subjects covered include: Art ...

Opening hours
Central Library Public holiday hours   Normal Hours  Location Contact information   ...

Evaluating web pages
The information found in online databases is not usually found on the ‘free' Internet. With online databases, editors and publishers have already reviewed the information before it is published. ...

More information about each online database
What is an online database? - Online databases terms and conditions of use -  Electronic resources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? -  Searching...

Swimming in Palmerston North
EARLY SWIMMING IN PALMERSTON NORTH It appears that swimming has always been a part of summer in Palmerston North. The Manawatu River, flowing close to the city, provided the early settlers with an ideal place to...

Sound and Vision
About Sound and Vision Come in for a magical time - indulge your senses, soothe your wallet Take a virtual tour! View more virtual tours    What have we got? Movie and...

Clock Tower
Clock Tower Feature Gallery               The Clock Tower in the Square was donated to the city by local...

Grove Music Online
About this database The multi-award-winning Grove Music Online is the ultimate authority on all aspects of music worldwide – from Bach to the Blues. Grove Music Online is a dynamic music resource,...

Central Library
Children's Zone, 1st floor, Central Library   View the Virtual Tour! View more virtual tours   Physical Address Palmerston North City Library...

eBooks - Local History
Palmerston North City Library Electronic Book (ebook) collection The following books are available in an electronic form. This means the text in the book can be easily searched for keywords, making it easier to...

From Swamp to City:
Official Souvenir 1887-1937 : Commemorating the Diamond Jubilee of the City Author: Robert H Billens, 1882-1959    Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any...

Kohikohinga Maori
“Tini whetü ki te rangi, ko Rangitäne nui ki te whenua”“ Like the myriads of stars in the sky, great are Rangitäne on  earth”   Ko Tararua te...

Thorrold Jaggard Caravans
REGINALD THORROLD-JAGGARD'S CARAVANS, 1930s Palmerston North Architect, Reginald Thorrold-Jaggard designed and built three caravans for his family’s holidays. The information below was supplied by...

The First Sixteen Members of Parliament for Palmerston North,
1871 - 2005 : lectures presented in association with the Manawatu Workers' Association (WEA) Author: Mervyn Hancock    Note   Due to technical reasons this electronic book is not text...

The Birth of Palmerston North
Author: Ian R Matheson    Conditions of Use These files are provided for private research and study. For any other use or republication please contact the Ian Matheson City Archives.   ...

Consolidated searching
What is an online database? - Electronic resources versus printed material - Isn't everything on the Internet anyway? - Online databases terms and conditions of use - What is info2go? -...

Robert Embroideries
Originally French Hugenots who fled to England in 1776 to escape religious persecution, the Robért family established a successful London business producing embroidery. This business supplied fine quality...

Library history
Historical Highlights  1876 ‘Reading Room’ – 1st public library - located in the Town Hall (corner of The Square and Fitzherbert Ave) 1879 Borough Council...

Full list of electronic resources
What is info2go? - Can I use info2go? - How to log in to info2go - info2go troubleshooting  -  Full list of all our electronic resources - What are online...

Audio Books
New books on tape   The Savage Garden by Mark Mills "In 1958, Adam Strickland, a Cambridge student, gains...