What's On
Lights, Camera, Science! | NZ Science Festival
Join five fabulous filmmakers from the University of Otago’s Department of Science Communication for a “wild” afternoon of short science and nature films, followed by Q&A with the filmmakers.
2:00pm - 3:30pm | Saturday 16th July
4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
Free, book here: https://scifest.org.nz/programme/lights-camera
Winter Time Afternoon Tea
Warm up a winter-time Sunday with a spot of afternoon tea, followed by celebrated writer Laurence Fearnley in conversation with award-winning poet and publisher Sue Wootton and a reading from Winter Time.
Winter Time, by Laurence Fearnley (Hut Builder; Edwin and Matilda; The Quiet Spectacular), is a new, vivid novel set in the winter-struck Mackenzie Basin exploring familial love, friendship and how our lives touch, connect and impact upon one another.
Come along for tea and simple treats from 2pm, talk starts at 2.20pm.
Masks are required to enter the library and during the talk; they can be removed while having afternoon tea
From 2pm, Sunday 24 July 2022
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
FREE but RSVP essential to reserve a seat, book here: https://tinyurl.com/WinterTeaDPL
Books will be available to purchase – cash, eftpos and vouchers
Curiosity Corner
Let’s journey together exploring STEM, graphics, crafts and cool books.
6 JULY: Curiously Crafty – Fold and Flip Origami
SUITABLE: 8 – 12 years | Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
FREE
Every Wednesday, 3.30pm – 4.30pm (except school holidays)
South Dunedin Library, 199 Hillside Road
The Dunedin Public Libraries Association Talk: Libraries on Screen
Improve your life and preserve your past with this presentation by the Dunedin Public Libraries’ dynamic digital boffins.
Digital Outreach Coordinators Jill Bowie and Kay Mercer will discuss the Scattered Seeds Digital Archive, a way to preserve the past and learn about historical events in New Zealand.
Digital Programmes Coordinator, Irene,will share all the ways your library membership can improve your life, and make it easier!
BOOKINGS: https://tinyurl.com/LibrariesonScreen
COST: $5 – cash only at the door
Wednesday 13 July
11.30am (talk begins 12 noon)
4th Floor | City Library
Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival: In conversation with Liam McIlvanney
The award-winning author returns with his latest novel ‘The Heretic’.
21 July 2022, 5.30-6.30
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
Tickets available here: www.trybooking.co.nz/KRP
Dunedin Writers and Readers Festival: ‘The Bookseller at the End of the World’ with Ruth Shaw
Listen to Ruth’s extraordinary life story from her early years to her current passion as the proprietor of two little bookshops in Manapо̄uri.
18 August 2021, 5.30-6.30pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
Reading Allowed: Storytime for All Ages
Rediscover the joy of being read to.
Pop in on your way home from work, or come along, relax and unwind, and listen as our readers read aloud to you from a range of classic and modern literature.
During each session you will hear a couple of excerpts from books that have stood the test of time. Connect with books that you always meant to read.
FREE
July 6th | 5.30 – 6.30pm
Ground Floor | City Library (At the Cube)
The BFG: The Book Friend's Group
The monthly book group for readers who love to escape into a great story. Join us to share exciting adventures in a world of books. For school children years 3 – 8.
BOOKINGS: Limited places, signup at the Children’s Desk or email us at Amanda.Lord@dcc.govt.nz
FREE
Third Thursday of each month | 3.30pm-4.30pm
Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library