Palmerston North City Library
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| Palmerston North City Library | |
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 Palmerston North City Library (2014) | |
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| Location | 4 The Square, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
| Type | National library |
| Branches | 6 & mobile library |
| Collection | |
| Items collected | books, newspapers, magazines, CD, DVD, games |
| Access and use | |
| Access requirements | Open to anyone |
| Other information | |
| Website | citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz |
| Designated | 2 July 1982 |
| Reference no. | 1256 |
The Palmerston North City Library is the main public library provided by the Palmerston North City Council for the residents of Palmerston North, New Zealand.
The Palmerston North City Library is branded as "The Living Room of the City"[1] and exists "To inspire people to explore the pathways of the world – Te Ara Whanui o Te Ao".[2] It serves the city through a variety of collections that include books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and electronic resources. It provides recreational and educational opportunities from an award-winning building located on The Square in the centre of the City, as well as four other branch libraries around the City.
Facilities
The Palmerston North City Library is located in The Square in the restored and extended C M Ross building. The design for the building was created by New Zealand architect Ian Athfield and was opened in 1996.[3] The library operates from other service points including branches located in the suburbs of Highbury, Roslyn, Awapuni and Ashhurst as well as a Mobile Library Bus.
