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NB: September-October 2023

Spring has arrived at the Libraries, and with it comes competitions, festivals, and even updates to our digital offerings. Take a look at this month's NB for a trip from the striking streets of Hollywood with this month's quiz, to the pizzerias of Pompeii, all the way back to the tranquil island of Rakiura (Stewart Island).

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Robert Burns Poetry Competitions

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Open 11 September - 1 December

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Ōtepoti Dunedin Heritage Festival

by Alison Breese

5-15 October 2023

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Turning the Page on Our Digital Resources

by Angela Bain

A digital resource update.

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What's On

by Ali Boyne

The latest and greatest happenings at the libraries this Spring!

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A Rakiura Connection

by Rachel Kean

Senior Library Assistant Rachel shares an interesting link between two of her most recent reads.

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New Non Fiction

by Information Services Team

New and recommended reading from our non-fiction collections

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What's New McNab

by Jeff Abbott

The latest in the New Zealand collection.

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Venus in the shell, House of Venus, Pompeii

Pompeii and Pizza

by Colleen Marshall

Recent archaeological excavation in ancient Pompeii has uncovered a fresco which has attracted international attention.

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Kid's Picks

by Youth Services

New and recommended books for children

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ExQUIZite Hollywood Strikes

by Rebecca Keenan

The 2023 New Zealand International Film Festival is already underway, with events throughout Aotearoa. However, in the US, the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA are still on strike (or were at time of writing).

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'Sup Teen Space?

by Youth Services

Brand new and not-to-be-missed reads from the Young Adult collection

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Heritage Photo Competition for Otago

by Rosemary Baird

Do you have any photos of Otago heritage places on the New Zealand Heritage List/ Rārangi Kōrero? If so, this competition is for you.

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Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature

Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha, Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature

by Anne Shelah

Project Coordinator Anne Shelah shares recent updates from the City of Literature team.

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Book to Screen this Spring

by Ali Boyne

Events Coordinator Ali Boyne shares upcoming adaptations of books in the collection which are getting the big (and small) screen treatment.

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ExQUIZite Hollywood Strikes Answers

by Rebecca Keenan

Find the answers to all your questions (or at least the answers to the Quiz) here!

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