Children

Summer Reading Hero

Fantastic, fun activities with a bit of literacy and learning snuck in as well.

Colouring comp CMF
Wed 25 Jun - Wed 9 Jul

Colouring Competition - Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm

Grab a colouring sheet from Wednesday 25 June at any PNCL location.

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Tue 1 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 1 Jul 10:00am - 4:00pm

Grab and Go Activity Bag - Dreadful Dragon Fun @ Central Library LIMITED NUMBERS

Collect your 'Grab and Go' pack from the main desk (first floor) from 10am.

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Wed 2 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Relax Art pop up
Wed 2 Jul 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Relax - With Board Games, Art and Apps

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

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Thu 3 Jul

Building Blocks @ Roslyn

If you want a bit of a challenge these holidays, come and join us for some Lego building fun!

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Thu 3 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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

Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas @ Central Library

 Story Time: Dreadful Dragon Dramas

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Fri 4 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Erin
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!  

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Fri 4 Jul 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Animals in Winter @ Awapuni 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!  

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Sat 5 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sun 6 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Mon 7 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Mon 7 Jul 11:00am - 12:00pm

Canine Friends Pet Therapy Visit @ Central Library

Come and say hello to our dog pals from Canine Friends Pet Therapy.

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Tue 8 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Toadstool house
Tue 8 Jul 10:00am - 12:00pm

Craft Session: Smurf Land @ Central Library

Create your own mini Smurf Village or little creature habitat with the materials provided.

Erin
Tue 8 Jul 10:30am - 11:30am

Animals in Winter @ Te Pātikitiki 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!  

Erin
Tue 8 Jul 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Animals in Winter @ Roslyn 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!  

NZCYA RC4 15
Wed 9 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Wed 9 Jul 10:00am - 11:30am

FULLY BOOKED - Story Writing for Kids

THIS SESSION IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

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Thu 10 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Fri 11 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Fri 11 Jul 11:00am - 11:45am

Meet Illustrator Lael Chisholm & Colouring Competition Prize-Giving @ Central Library

Lael Chisholm will present prizes to award winning participants in the Granny McFlitter Colouring Competition, read the story Granny McFlitter Stitches Up a Storm and also share some of her illustrative work with the audience.

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Sat 12 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sun 13 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Mon 14 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 15 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 15 Jul 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library

Our vision: To make reading fun for children!

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Wed 16 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Thu 17 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Fri 18 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sat 19 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sun 20 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Mon 21 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 22 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Wed 23 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Roslyn Kids Time
Wed 23 Jul 10:30am - 11:30am

Kids 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.

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Thu 24 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Fri 25 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Youth book club resized
Fri 25 Jul 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

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Sat 26 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sun 27 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Mon 28 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 29 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 29 Jul 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library

Our vision: To make reading fun for children!

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Wed 30 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Thu 31 Jul

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Fri 1 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sat 2 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sun 3 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Mon 4 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 5 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Wed 6 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Roslyn Kids Time
Wed 6 Aug 10:30am - 11:30am

Kids 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.

NZCYA RC4 15
Thu 7 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Fri 8 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sat 9 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sun 10 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Mon 11 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 12 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Tue 12 Aug 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library

Our vision: To make reading fun for children!

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Wed 13 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Thu 14 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Fri 15 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sat 16 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

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Sun 17 Aug

Palmy Kids Read NZ's Best 4 Online Reading Challenge

Celebrating NZ Children and Young Adult Book Award Finalists 2025.

Roslyn Kids Time
Wed 20 Aug 10:30am - 11:30am

Kids 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.

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Tue 26 Aug 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library

Our vision: To make reading fun for children!

Youth book club resized
Fri 29 Aug 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

Roslyn Kids Time
Wed 3 Sep 10:30am - 11:30am

Kids 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.

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Tue 9 Sep 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library

Our vision: To make reading fun for children!

Roslyn Kids Time
Wed 17 Sep 10:30am - 11:30am

Kids 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.

Youth book club resized
Fri 26 Sep 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

Youth book club resized
Fri 31 Oct 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

Youth book club resized
Fri 28 Nov 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

Youth book club resized
Fri 26 Dec 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

Youth book club resized
Fri 30 Jan 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

Youth book club resized
Fri 27 Feb 3:30pm - 4:30pm

After School Book Club @ Roslyn Library

Hey kids! Come and share your favourite reads.

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