Manawatū Community Hub Libraries

03/09/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅

We are hosting the Manawatū Funding Forum. 🥳 here at Te Āhuru Mōwai.

Looking for funding for local projects and initiatives? Come along to connect, learn about funding opportunities, and find out how you can get support for your community ideas.

📅 Friday 18 September

See details below 👇

👀 Looking for funding for local projects and initiatives?

Make sure you mark Friday 18 September in your calendar ✅📆

Whether you’re involved in a community group, non-profit, business, organisation, local service, or simply looking for a way to bring an idea to life, drop by the Manawatū Funding Forum.

The Manawatū Funding Forum connects you with funders from across the country to explore funding and discuss which options may be right for your project.

👉 Three FREE seminars are also being hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs, the Eastern and Central Community Trust and Manawatū District Council.

Learn more about the Manawatū Funding Forum and the seminars: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/services/community-funding/manawatu-funding-forum

02/09/2026

🛒Something new has arrived in the children’s area at Te Āhuru Mōwai as part of our quarterly rotation of interactive play equipment.

Our doll’s house has made way for a new shopping set-up, complete with a toy till, bench, food items and a blue basket ready for little shoppers.

When it comes to young minds, we are always looking for ways to keep things fresh, fun and playful.

Come visit and let the pretend play begin.

02/09/2026

Does your child need a little extra reading practice? Want to practice reading aloud but are worried what an adult may think? Or do they simply love dogs and would enjoy reading to a furry friend?

Book free sessions with one of our friendly dogs from Canine Pet Friends who will happily sit and listen without judgement as you practice reading. Book in for one session or book in for the term.

Throughout the programme, children will have the opportunity to read to a variety of wonderful dogs, including Cavapoos, a Huntaway/Lab X, a Black Russian Terrier, and a Lowchen.

📚 FREE – Book as many sessions as you like!
15-minute reading sessions
Mondays, 3:30–4:30 pm
Te Āhuru Mōwai 64 Stafford Street, Feilding

👉To book:
Email [email protected] or call 06 323 5373

This free programme is proudly brought to you by Manawatū Community Hub Libraries at Te Āhuru Mōwai.

Manchester Street School Feilding North Street School Feilding NZ St Josephs School Feilding Lytton Street School, Feilding Taonui School Kiwitea School Mount Biggs School

01/09/2026

Bring a grandparent or special adult along and get creative together. Mix, pour and decorate your very own Plaster of Paris keepsake with colours, handprints, names and decorations.

🎟️ $12 per keepsake
📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 64 Stafford Street, Feilding

👉Book now: https://mdc.jonasleisure.com.au/Ticket/Buy

All materials supplied | Suitable for all ages
Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.

Finished your masterpiece? 🎲 Stick around and join us for family-friendly board games from 2pm.

Spaces are limited, so grab your ticket and make some memories.
💛Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1013934961483323?

31/08/2026

💙 Still a few spaces available💙 Don't miss out!

Looking for a special Father’s Day gift, that Dad will treasure?

Children will assemble their own wooden treasure chest, then let their creativity shine by adding decorations, embellishments, paint and personal touches to make it one of a kind.

The finished treasure chest will be a special handmade keepsake for Dad or another special person.

🎨✨All materials provided 🎨✨

📅 Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
⏰ Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
📍 Location: 64 Stafford Street, Feilding
💰 Cost: $10 per ticket
🎟️ Tickets: https://mdc.jonasleisure.com.au/Ticket/Buy

👉Limited spaces available | Tickets are non-refundable
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Come along, get creative and make something special.

31/08/2026

Have you noticed your energy levels dropping, stubborn weight gain, brain fog, or bloating, despite doing all the same things you've always done?

You're not doing anything wrong; your hormones have changed the rules on you.

Join Wick Nixon, certified Fasting & Lifestyle Coach, and founder of Wicked Wellbeing, for a straight-talking session:

The One Thing Nobody's Told You About Your Energy, Weight & Hormones at 40+

This talk is designed for women in perimenopause, menopause and beyond, helping to make sense of the hormonal changes that can affect energy, weight, mood and overall wellbeing.

📅 Sunday 1 November, 2026
⏰ 11:00am
📍 64 Stafford Street, Feilding
🎟️ Book your place here: https://mdc.jonasleisure.com.au/Ticket/Buy

You will discover:
➡️ What's really driving energy crashes, stubborn weight gain and mood swings
➡️ How your body accesses its natural fat-burning system
➡️ Why fasting works differently depending on your hormonal stage
➡️ Simple, realistic steps to get started, even if you have never fasted before
Come with your questions and leave with practical, achievable next steps.

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2059256358063375/?

Please note: This talk is educational and based on Wick's personal and professional experience. It is not medical advice. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of disordered eating, please speak with your GP before starting a fasting lifestyle.

30/08/2026

Our sold-out Murder at Sundown in Silver Creek transformed Te Āhuru Mōwai’s large event space, into a Wild West town filled with secrets, suspects and surprising twists. Guests embraced the challenge, hunting for clues, questioning suspects and trying to solve the mystery before time ran out.

📸Missed the event, or want to relive the fun? Visit our past event page to read the full story and browse all the photos from an unforgettable night.

👉 Link: https://www.mchl.co.nz/whats-on/past-events/murder-mystery-night-2026/_nocache

30/08/2026

🤔Do you recognise this Feilding local?

Many people in our community will remember Dr Peter Broad, whether as a trusted family doctor, a volunteer, a mentor, or simply someone who always gave his time to others.

After serving in the Middle East during World War II, Dr Broad returned home to build a remarkable career in medicine. He began practising in Feilding in 1948 and spent the next 35 years caring for local families, while also helping shape medical training and services across the district.

We are sharing this photograph from our heritage collection and would be delighted to hear your memories. Did Dr Broad care for your family? Do you have a story or recollection you would like to share?

✨To help preserve these memories for future generations, we encourage you to add your comments directly to the Feilding & District Heritage website, where they can become part of the permanent archive alongside this photograph.

👉📍View the photo and share your memories here: https://www.feildingheritage.nz/item/4e880f55-bd04-41b0-8f10-6e56c914ce77

Every memory adds another piece to our district's story.

📸Interested in contributing your own photographs, stories, or local knowledge? Visit: https://www.feildingheritage.nz

Manawatū Community Hub Libraries is proud to support the preservation of our district's heritage.

29/08/2026

🌸What’s on at MCHL for the week of: 31 August - 6 Sept 2026. 🌸

There are a range of weekly activities, workshops, services, and groups. Please note some activities or workshops require a booking.

🔗Quick link to Event Calendar: https://tinyurl.com/2s3vjwb6

Monday, 31 August
🌸Tech , 10:00am - 11:00am
🌸Tiny Geek – TableTots (Board Games), 10:00am – 11:00am
🌸Paws for Reading, 3.30pm-4.30pm (free sessions)
Email: [email protected] or call 06 323 5373.

Tuesday, 1 September (10am Open)
🌸Slow Stitch, 10:00am - 1:00pm
🌸On the Same Page, 10:30am - 11:30am
🌸Justice of the Peace, 11:30am - 1:30pm
🌸Crafternoons (5-8 years), 3:30 – 4:30pm, (full)
🌸Craft Lab (8–12 years), 3:30 – 4:30pm, (1 space available)
Register here: https://mdc.jonasleisure.com.au/Course/Enrol/1/140/207
🌸Note: Makerspace is closed today due to staff shortages.

Wednesday, 2 September
🌸Free Legal Advice, 10:00am - 12:00pm
🌸Beginners Sewing Class, 10:00am - 12:00pm (booked up)
🌸Father’s Day Treasure Chest Workshop, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
🌸Have a Yarn, 9:30am - 11:30am
🌸Tech , 10:00am - 11:00am
🌸Brightsparks, 10:00am - 11:00am
🌸Feilding Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists, 10:00am - 12:00pm
🌸Appreciating Poetry Course, 6:00pm - 7:00pm ($20 - Spaces Available)
Register here: https://mdc.jonasleisure.com.au/Course/Enrol/1/140/207

Thursday, 3 September
🌸Between the Lines Colouring Group, 10:00am - 12:00pm
🌸Lego Club, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Friday, 4 September
🌸Storytime, 10:00am - 10:30am
🌸Justice of the Peace, 11:30am - 1:30pm

Saturday, 5 September
🌸Staffed hours: 9:30am - 4pm