The end of the year means plenty of craft and plenty of books at DPL!

Continued Sense of Wonder: Science Fiction and Space Operas

Spaceships, romance, robots.

Share a favourite or a new discovery, for this adult conversation about children’s books.

BOOKING ESSENTIAL: 03 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
For more information: jackie.mcmillan@dcc.govt.nz
FREE
Wednesday 15 November | 7pm
4th Floor | City Library

Día de los Muertos Crafternoon

Celebrate the Day of the Dead at City Library! A chance to craft decorations, embroider felt skulls, and colour in with help from Olga.
Crafternoons take place on the first Friday of every month. Each session features crafts of varying skill level so everyone can get involved, with help and inspiration on hand from staff.
FREE
Friday 3 November | 3:30pm-5pm
Puzzle Tables | Ground Floor | City Library

CRAFTerschool

Haere mai to our new kid’s craft group! Love making things?
Art and craft sessions for primary to intermediate ages. Join us for a different project each time! Come and do some CRAFTing!
13 November - Picture Framing
27 November - Make a Tote Bag
11 December - Barcoding Animals

FREE
Every second Monday | 3.30 – 4.30pm
Children’s Section | City Library

Once Upon A Sunday

Join professional storyteller Kaitrin McMullan and her puppet friends as she spins some magical tales to delight children of all ages.

FREE
First Sunday of the month
2pm | Storypit | Ground Floor | City Library

Let’s Explore…INDIA
5 November

Let’s Explore…SCANDANAVIA
3 December

Christmas Craft @ City Library

It's nearly Christmas! Join in the festive fun and make your very own Christmas tree.

Materials provided.
All ages! All welcome!
Monday 18th December, 2-4pm
Ground Floor, City Library
FREE

Reading Allowed: Storytime for All Ages

Relax, unwind, and listen as our readers read aloud to you from a range of classic and contemporary literature. Connect with the stories that you always meant to read.

In November you'll hear excerpts from:
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
AND
The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning
Wednesday 8 November | 5.30pm

In December you’ll hear excerpts from:
The Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore
AND
The Go-Between by L. P. Hartley
Wednesday 13 December | 5.30pm

FREE

Ground Floor | City Library

Robert Burns Poetry Prizegiving

Join us for a celebration of poetry inspired by the Scottish Bard, with readings from the winners of the 2023 Robert Burns poetry competitions and commentary from judges.
Thursday 25 January, 12pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
FREE