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16 September

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Play, Pass it On, Replay – Community Event!

The right gear can be the difference between watching from the sideline and stepping onto the field. When a child is gifted boots or a stick suddenly, the game isn’t just...

10 September

NEW

Free Legal Advice at the Hub

When people of the Manawatū find themselves facing legal questions whether about a job, a tenancy, or a neighbourly dispute, they can step...

5 September

MCHL Celebrates Welcoming Week 2025 – Te Wiki o Manaaki

What does it mean to feel truly at home in a community? For Manawatū Community Hub Libraries (MCHL), the answer lies in social connection, a...

5 September

September Focus: Today’s Stories Are Tomorrow’s Heritage

This September, Manawatū Community Hub Libraries (MCHL) is shining a spotlight on exploring and creating heritage. Many...

24 August

Arthur at Work (and Play!)

At just 14 years old, Arthur Howe is one of the youngest volunteers at Manawatū Community Hub Libraries (MCHL), but he brings energy,...

19 August

From Yarn to Warmth: Knitters Donate 500 items

It’s not every Wednesday morning you see a group of knitters posing with giant inflatable “500” numbers but for the...

11 August

Pop Culture Meets Local Pride: MCHL’s Youth Space Transformed

A once blank wall in Te Whanga, MCHL’s Youth Space has been transformed into a bold, colourful mural that’s turning heads and...

10 August

Mahjong with Mary

The tiles click, shuffle, and stir like birds in conversation this is what Mary Howard fondly calls “the twittering of the...

6 August

Helping Hands at Crafternoons

Kirsty Brown is a valued volunteer at Manawatū Community Hub Libraries, known for her friendly, hands-on support during the weekly Crafternoon sessions. She first came to...