'Lives not lived: The overlooked legacies of those who returned from war'

Scholars and Soup: Join us for a bowl of hot soup and a presentation by educator Shayla Close.

Image: Close, S. [Supplied]

When

DATES

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Where

LOCATION

Central Library

Mezzanine Floor

4 The Square, Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui 4410

What's on at Central Library

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Wed 2 Jul 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.

Wed 2 Jul 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Kiriata Reo Māori

Haere mai mō te hupa me te kiriata reo Māori - Puanga is a time to rest and chill out with the whānau.

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

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

A weekly session to drop in, play and relax with.

Wed 2 Jul 6:00pm - 7:00pm

'What is it we remember? Anzac Day narratives in Aotearoa New Zealand'

Scholars and Soup: Join us for a bowl of hot soup and a presentation by historian Jessica McLean.

Thu 3 Jul 10:30am - 11:30am

Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas @ Central Library

Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas

Thu 3 Jul 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Kiriata Reo Māori

Haere mai mō te hupa me te kiriata reo Māori - Puanga is a time to rest and chill out with the whānau.

Thu 3 Jul 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Dicebreakers: The Multiverse of Mincemeat

In an epic 3-hour marathon session with local actor and playwright Cam Dickons, this is an opportunity for participants of previous Story Citadel series to re-connect and build on their storytelling and character creation skills.

Thu 3 Jul 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Central Book Group

Come and join us for some great discussion and books.

Fri 4 Jul 10:30am - 11:30am

Animals in Winter @ Central 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!

Fri 4 Jul 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Kiriata Reo Māori

Haere mai mō te hupa me te kiriata reo Māori - Puanga is a time to rest and chill out with the whānau.

'Lives not lived: The overlooked legacies of those who returned from war'

What's on at Central Library

Kōrero Kawhe

Kiriata Reo Māori

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

'What is it we remember? Anzac Day narratives in Aotearoa New Zealand'

Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas @ Central Library

Kiriata Reo Māori

Dicebreakers: The Multiverse of Mincemeat

Central Book Group

Animals in Winter @ Central Library

Kiriata Reo Māori

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