What’s On...  

I bet you never thought you'd see those things in the same sentence, but that's libraries for you - like a big box of Christmas chocolates, full of different treats!

For the Kids:

Summer Reading Challenge: Wild About Reading
Read four books over the summer; come and have a chat with one of our children’s library staff about what you thought of the book and earn a sticker. Collect four stickers for a bonus and collect your prize certificate. Pick up your activity pack from your local Dunedin Public Library and enrol for the challenge.
4th December 2017-19th January 2018
All Dunedin Public Libraries

Once Upon a Sunday...
Sunday 5th November - Chinese Crackers

Fireworks were invented in China and are used for lots of celebrations.Join Kaitrin McMullan for some Chinese-themed stories with a bang! Make your own origami cracker to take home too!

 Sunday 3rd December - Merry Storymas!

Christmas is coming, so join us for a special festive musical storytime with Kat Anna Fiddle. Lots of Christmas tunes and tales as we count the days until Santa arrives.

Exhibition:

Reed Gallery: A Heritage Christmas on the Third Floor

The latest Reed Gallery exhibition showcases a Christmas-themed assortment of variegated works for all ages from the Heritage Collections.
17 November 2017 – 11 February 2018
3rd Floor, Dunedin City Library

Competitions:

Jealous Saboteurs Teen Writing Competition Prizegiving

Join us to celebrate as the winners are announced in a ceremony at Dunedin Public Art Gallery, and a chance to hear a reading of the winning entries inspired by the Francis Upritchard Exhibition, which closes on 26th November.
Sunday 3rd December, 12 noon
Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature Robert Burns Poetry Competition

In partnership with Dunedin Public Libraries and Dunedin Burns Club. Submit a copy of your poem in English or Scots, inspired by the life or works of Robert Burns.

Poems must be no longer than 500 words and must be submitted by 12pm Thursday 30th November 2017. Cash prizes, medals and certificates for the winners will be presented at the awards ceremony at Dunedin City Library at 5pm 25th January 2018. Winning poems will be published in the Otago Daily Times, and winners will also receive an invitation to the annual Robert Burns Supper on 25th January at Toitū Settlers’ Museum.
Closing date 30th November 2017
Good luck!

Talks:

Think Smarter with Nemonik Thinking: lunchtime workshop series by Dr Auke Schade

Psychologist Auke Schade’s mission is to make people the smartest thinkers they can be.

Join us for a series of workshops to discover how his Nemonik strategy can accelerate your thinking, improve your memory and mobilise your subconscious genius, so you can pursue your goals in the right frame of mind.

Armed with this new, easy-to-learn, thinking tool, you’ll become a superior problem-solver, panic-resistant and more able to think on your feet in times of stress.
Workshop programme:
Monday 30th October: Problems?
Monday 6th November: Your Creative Mind
Monday 13th November: The Unreal Reality
Monday 20th November: Communication
Monday 27th November: Creative Solutions
Monday lunchtimes: 12.30-1.30pm
Dunningham Room, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library, Moray Place
FREE

Author Talk: Siouxie Wiles – Antibiotic Resistance

In ten years’ time, will antibiotics still work? Have we let bacteria get the upper hand in the evolutionary arms race?

In the 1920s the discovery of the antibiotic penicillin started a golden age of medicine. However, experts warn that the end of that age may be just a decade away. In this talk, microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles explores the looming crisis of antibiotic resistance and its threat to New Zealand.
Thursday 2nd November, 6pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
FREE
Books will be available to purchase on the night, courtesy of University Book Shop Otago

The Musical Life of David Bowie – a library tour

Professor of Music, Dr Ian Chapman, explores the huge social and musical influence of this iconic 70’s rock star. The talk includes performances of Bowie's works throughout his incredible career.
Wednesday 6th December, 7pm: South Dunedin Community Pop-up, 199 Hillside Road
Thursday 7th December, 12 noon: Downes Room, Mosgiel Library
Thursday 7th December, 6pm: Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library, Moray Place
Friday 8th December, 7pm: Waikouaiti Events Centre
Saturday 9th December, 11am: Blueskin Bay Library
FREE

Arthur Ransome: story-teller, journalist, sailor, fisherman and suspected spy

Cheryl Paget, Co-ordinator of The Arthur Ransome Society of New Zealand will speak about the man, his children’s novels and the rumour that he acted as a British Spy during the Russian Revolution.

There was much more to Arthur Ransome than his Swallows and Amazons novels alone. He wrote more than twenty-five other books, on a wide range of subjects, many related to his own life, experience and interests which were wide ranging, exciting and deeply fascinating.

Friday 12th January 2018, 5.30pm

Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library

FREE