Saturday, October 18, 2025
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3:00pm Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00pm
Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue – Niue Language Week Display
Let's celebrate Niue Language Week! Thanks to Te Manawa we have some precious items from Niue from the 1930s on display. You will find the display in the Heritage Area at the Central Library where…
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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…
Sunday, October 19, 2025
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4:00pm — 5:30pm
Part of the Latin America & Spain Film Festival programmeGiants of la Mancha / Gigantes: Una aventura extraordinaria (Film)
Country: ArgentinaDirector: Gonzalo GutiérrezLanguage: SpanishDuration: 88 MinutesGenre: Animation
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5:30pm — 7:30pm
Part of the Latin America & Spain Film Festival programmeLASFF 2025: Embassy of Argentina Closing Night
Join us for the closing night of the Film Festival with Her Excellency Ms Maria Belén Bogado, Ambassador of Argentina. 5:30pm: Music, prize giving and light refreshments.(4 - 5:30pm: Film screening…
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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9:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Early Childhood programmePop Up Open Play
Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 6 different rotating kits: Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals and more. This is…
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10:00am — 12:00pm
A cup of tea @ Te Pātikitiki Library
An opportunity to gather to connect with others in the community over morning tea. Come and enjoy the surrounds and the wonderful people who make up our community.
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10:30am — 11:30am
Awapuni Library Craft Club
Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started. Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…
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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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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library
A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programmeOperation Wrapped in Remembrance Crafting Group
Would you like to knit, weave or crochet for a veteran? In acknowledgment of 2025 being 80 years since the end of World War Two, 75 years since the beginning of the Korean War, 65 years since the end…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Crazy Crafternoons @ Roslyn Library
Come and join us every Tuesday after school for Crazy Crafternoons!Make your some awesome crafts to take home and share!Tuesday’s 2pm-4pm during term time29 April -24 June
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3:00pm — 3:30pm
Part of the Children programmeReading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Join us and our very good furry friends from Canine Friends Pet Therapy at Te Pātikitiki Library on Tuesday's, every fortnight!Reading Unleashed @ Te Pātikitiki Library is a fun way to help tamariki…
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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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
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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1:30pm — 3:00pm
Part of the Writers and Readers programmeU3A Spring Seminar Series: Linguistics and Languages - How Spanish Came to Be
Speakers: Dr Celina Bortolotto and Mr Francisco González.When did a canoa arrive to the banks of Spanish? Why isn’t recordar to make an LP? This talk will take us back to the origins of Hispanic…
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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.…
Thursday, October 23, 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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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 - Hair Raising Salon
Hair Raising SalonHair raising facts, experiments and styling with flair.Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation. Aimed at ages 5+FreeNo bookings required
Friday, October 24, 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 — 11:00am
Digits Help session @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Would you like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet?Come to a free session with an experienced Digits volunteer, supported by The Digits Charitable Trust.Bookings are required for…
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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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11:00am — 11:30am
Ukulele Performance Practice for Aged Care Entertainment.
Ukulele Performance Practice for Aged Care Entertainment.All Welcome. Bring your ukulele if you have one. HUG ( Horowhenua Ukulele Group) will be leading this event.Image by stgilesmusic from Pixabay
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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: Student Showcase
Join us for a fabulous evening with the Massey University Creative Writing Programme.Featuring Manawatū's finest student writers.Hosted by Gigi Fenster and Thom Conroy.Light refreshments from…
Saturday, October 25, 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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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…
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
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9:00am — 12:00pm
Part of the Early Childhood programmePop Up Open Play
Come and play with our interactive kit in our First Floor Parenting area. Its full of themed fun things to do, with 6 different rotating kits: Storytime, Dinosaurs, Animals and more. This is…
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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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10:00am — 12:00pm
A cup of tea @ Te Pātikitiki Library
An opportunity to gather to connect with others in the community over morning tea. Come and enjoy the surrounds and the wonderful people who make up our community.
-
10:30am — 11:30am
Awapuni Library Craft Club
Come and join our craft group!All abilities welcome - if you're a pro or just getting started. Bring along your own projects to create and chat, or get making with some wool from our stash. See you…
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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…
-
1:00pm — 4:00pm
Community Crafts @ Roslyn Library
A delightful, relaxed drop-in group for people to craft and catch up. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious beginner, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.Every Tuesday 1-4pmBring…
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1:00pm — 4:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programmeOperation Wrapped in Remembrance Crafting Group
Would you like to knit, weave or crochet for a veteran? In acknowledgment of 2025 being 80 years since the end of World War Two, 75 years since the beginning of the Korean War, 65 years since the end…
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2:00pm — 3:00pm
Play Rummikub @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Come and play or learn how to play the game of Rummikub.Rummikub is a tile-based game for 2-4 players, combining elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. All skill levels welcome, feel free to…
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2:00pm — 4:00pm
Crazy Crafternoons @ Roslyn Library
Come and join us every Tuesday after school for Crazy Crafternoons!Make your some awesome crafts to take home and share!Tuesday’s 2pm-4pm during term time29 April -24 June
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6:00pm — 7:00pm
Part of the Aotearoa Heritage and History programme180th Anniversary of the Formation of the NZ Army and the Flagstaff War
This presentation will focus on the formation and early years of the New Zealand Army during the period 1840-1847 against the backdrop of the Northern (Flagstaff) War in 1845-46.Presented by COL Dr…
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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(all day)
Sensory Play Day @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Join us in our tamariki section every fortnight Wednesday for fun sensory play. We'll provide the materials to use; you just bring your imagination!Sessions are free and held weekly during term time,…
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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
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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10:30am — 11:00am
Part of the Early Childhood programmeRoslyn Library Kids Time
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.The session on October 29…
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1:30pm — 3:00pm
Part of the Writers and Readers programmeU3A Spring Seminar Series: Linguistics and Languages - Vanuatu languages
Speaker: Dr Eleanor RidgeWith around 140 Indigenous languages spoken by a population of about 325,000 people, Vanuatu has more languages per person than any other country in the world. The…
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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.…
Thursday, October 30, 2025
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(all day)
Puzzle frazzle fun @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Do you enjoy working on puzzles? Join Te Pātikitiki Library branch staff for fun and conversation as we try to complete a puzzle each fortnight. Feel free to bring your own puzzle if you'd…
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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
Roslyn Library Book Club
The theme for October is: inventions. 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…
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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 - Haunted Halloween House
Haunted House Halloween Building, munching and crunching. It will be scary-licious! Library fun with a touch of laboratory madness and book experimentation. Aimed at ages 5+FreeNo bookings required
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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, October 31, 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 — 11:00am
Digits Help session @ Te Pātikitiki Library
Would you like some help with your phone, laptop or tablet?Come to a free session with an experienced Digits volunteer, supported by The Digits Charitable Trust.Bookings are required for…
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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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11:00am — 11:30am
Ukulele Performance Practice for Aged Care Entertainment.
Ukulele Performance Practice for Aged Care Entertainment.All Welcome. Bring your ukulele if you have one. HUG ( Horowhenua Ukulele Group) will be leading this event.Image by stgilesmusic from Pixabay
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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 programmeAn Evening with Michelle Duff
Michelle Duff is an award-winning journalist and writer from Feilding who lives in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. She was the winner of the 2023 Fiction Prize from the International Institute of…