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    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...

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    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...

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    Mahjong with Mary

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

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    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...

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    Justice of the Peace (JP) Service Thrives

    Tucked away in the Ngutu Kākā Room at Te Āhuru Mōwai, a quiet but powerful public service unfolds every Tuesday and Friday. The Justice of the...

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    August at the Hub: Free Services, Local Support & Community Partnerships

    Step inside Te Āhuru Mōwai  and you will find more than just books on the shelves. You will also find people, passion, and...

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    Aliens, Octopuses and Imagination at Storytelling Event

    An alien stole a brain in Feilding the other week at least, according to the spontaneous tale created live at the Manawatū Community Hub...

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    Story Magic in Motion

    Imagination is coming to life at the MCHL, as finalists from the New Zealand Children’s and Young Adults Book Awards (NZCYA) visit...

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    Open Plus Service Revolutionises Access

    Manawatū Community Hub Libraries (MCHL) Open Plus, offers extended after-hours access to its facility, Te Āhuru Mōwai. Since its launch in July 2024, the service allows...

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    Local Online Business The Romance Realm Creates Merchandise in the Makerspace

    A book lover turned entrepreneur is standing out in the world of fantasy romance. Emma Swenson is the imaginative creator of a local online...

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    Great Reads & Bargains at Manawatū Community Hub Libraries’ Annual Book Sale

    As Manawatū Community Hub Libraries (MCHL) prepare for their much-anticipated Annual Book Sale this July, the buzz isn’t just about bargains. These books and items...

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    Explore the Stars and Dive into Creativity These July School Holidays

    Manawatū Community Hub Libraries is diving into the upcoming school holidays with an engaging programme designed to inspire creativity,...

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