Dunedin Public Libraries | Kā Kete Wānaka o Ōtepoti


Welcome back to Dunedin Public Libraries for 2023! This issue of NB highlights some incredible books in our collection, as well as the winners of our City of Readers Summer Reading Programme, a jam-packed events calendar, what's the scoop on the Ockham Book Awards, and the chance to challenge yourself with the ExQUIZite Pride Quiz. Happy reading!


  1. City of Readers Summer Reading Programme Winners

    Congratulations everyone! Read more…
  2. Book Review: Meanwhile Back on Earth by Oliver Jeffers

    Youth Outreach Coordinator Su Ikin takes a cosmic trip with the latest Oliver Jeffers picture book. Read more…
  3. Kids' Picks

    New and recommended books for children Read more…
  4. Highlighting Non Fiction Writing Awards

    There are many awards all over the world celebrating good non-fiction writing. If you like reading non-fiction in any of its forms ... Read more…
  5. What's On

    This March is host to a range of wonderful celebrations; International Women's Day, Dunedin Pride Month, Fringe, and iD Dunedin ... Read more…
  6. ExQUIZite Pride Quiz

    March is Pride month here in Dunedin and we’re celebrating with a rainbow of events. In anticipation, we’ve put together this quiz ... Read more…
  7. What's New McNab

    The latest in the New Zealand Collection. Read more…
  8. Pride Month at Dunedin Public Libraries

    It's Dunedin Pride Month this March and we're sharing some fun activities and informative displays highlighting our local takatāpui ... Read more…
  9. Ockham New Zealand Book Awards Longlist 2023

    The 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards’ Longlist has been announced... Read more…
  10. iD Dunedin Fashion Week at Dunedin Public Libraries

    Join us at the City Library to celebrate all things fashion! Read more…
  11. Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha, Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature

    Reviews of select reads of the season from our City of Literature collection Read more…
  12. CLIMATE CHANGE FICTION

    Sometimes referrred to as 'cli-fi', climate change fiction is based around one of the biggest issues of modern times - climate change. ... Read more…
  13. New Non Fiction 2023

    A new year, a new list of compelling non-fiction books available at Dunedin Public Libraries! Read more…
  14. What's Happening at Mosgiel Library?

    Colin Clarke, Library Assistant at Mosgiel Library, shares the programme for 2023. Read more…
  15. BorrowBox eMagazines Now Available

    Ready for flicking through! Read more…
  16. ExQUIZite Pride Answers

    Are you all done with the ExQUIZite Pride quiz? Here's the answers, see how you did! Read more…
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