This series of images depicts the development of the site at the corner of The Square and Main Street (east) over the period of 17 June 1963 – 5 April 1965. During this time these existing buildings including the former Municipal Council Offices/Third Public Library the former Manawatū Evening Standard offices, and the corner retail building) were demolished to make way for the construction of a new public library. The public library was officially opened on 4 November 1965. Retail businesses include Mowlem's Pharmacy and Evan's Bag Store.

The new public library was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996. The caption reads: "The library building from The Square. At present the library occupies part of the ground floor, all of the first floor, and the basement."

The Palmerston North Public Library as seen from Main Street. The building was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996.

The Palmerston North Public Library as seen from Main Street. The building was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996.

The Palmerston North Public Library as seen from near the corner of Rangitikei Street and The Square. The building was officially opened on 4 November, 1965 and served as the city's library until 1996.

The entrance to the Awapuni Library at 96C College Street, Palmerston North. The library opened in November, 1987.

Palmerston North Public Library Circulation Staff. Front row (L-R): Melva Hardie, Joyce Dennis, Diana Pipke, Jenny Duckett, Elizabeth Grant. Second row: Suzanne [?], Belinda Kelland, Sally Austin, Lorna Olsen, Barbara Yeoman, Linda Pearson. Third row: Brenda Elliot, Alan Picking, Robert Ensing, Unidentified, Grant Wattes.

Palmerston North Public Library Staff. Front row (L-R): Margaret Mowat, Marie Moncrieff, Irene Wolfbauer, Ian Malcolm, Julie Tucker,Diana Pipke, Chris Campbell. Second Row: Belinda Kelland, Ruth Blakely, Patricia Key, Elizabeth Grant, Fiona Harkness, Suzanne [?], Dale Lukkassen, Pat Pundy, Norrelle Rosser, Melva Hardie. Third Row: Graeme Wattes, Elizabeth Agnew, Barbara Yeoman, Unidentified, Glorianne Stevens, Noretta Holdsworth, Joyce Dennis, Linda Harrowfield, Bronwyn Jones, Elizabeth Gardner. Left Back: Brenda Elliott, Martin Shierlaw, Alan Picking, John Collins, Merill Robinson, Joyce Andrews, Eileen Raines, Barbara Seifort, Joanne Elwood. Right Back: Sally Austin, Unidentified, Jenny Duckett, Robert Ensing, Mary Saxby, Stephanie Farmer, Lorna Olsen, Pam Mayo, Stefanie Bieder, Linda Pearson.

On the far left is Herbert Greenwood (1889-1958), Librarian of Palmerston North Public Library 1938-1957. The other people are unidentified.

A series of images depicting unidentified children in the Children's Department of the newly construction Palmerston North Public Library. This photograph shows children listening to a librarian.

A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows a child standing at the security gates.

A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows a librarian reading to children in the children's area of the library.

A new mobile library bus began service in 1989. This photograph shows (from left) the Mayor, Paul Rieger, Unknown, Anthony Lewis (Librarian - obscured) and Ian Cruden (Councillor) and what is believed to be the launch of the new bus.

A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows the interior of the Roslyn Library.

A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows customers at the counter.

A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph shows the frontage on Main Street.

A new public library was opened in November 65 on the corner of Main Street and The Square. This photograph looks down on men reading magazines.

A series of images showing the interior of the newly constructed public library. Includes customers and staff.

A publicity image used in the souvenir programme for the offical opening of the public library in 1965. The reverse reads: "A view from the ground floor showing ornamental pool and internal stair to first floor."

Library staff at the newly opened Palmerston North Public Library.

The water feature in the newly opened Palmerston North Public Library.

A series of images spanning 4 May - 14 September, 1965, depicting the construction of the Public Library on the corner of Main Street and The Square. The library was officially opened on 4 November, 1965.

Maurice Sexton (Chairman Library and City Councillor) speaking at the official opening of the public library.