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Dunedin Public Libraries brings you a fleet of events and programmes to celebrate music month, the Festival of Interactive Narrative & Storytelling, New Zealand Sign Language Week, and so much more!

Mother's Day

Join Kaitrin McMullan this Mother's Day for a special storytime to celebrate the woman everyone loves: Mum!
A chance for other caregivers to take the kids off her hands for the afternoon, you can also join us to make a special Mother's Day gift at the craft table.

Sunday, 14 May, 2pm
Children's Section, City Library
Free

CODE Festival

I'm in this Book! The Joy of Interactive Fiction

Deb Potter writes and publishes You Say Which Way fiction through her publishing house, The Fairytale Factory. 

She'll talk about the joys of interactive fiction for the reader, as an inclusive experience and a fun way to die and try again.

Participants will map out an interactive story and consider the form as a world building and problem solving tool.

Part of the Festival of Interactive Narrative & Storytelling (FINS): 12-14 May 2023 
2:00pm - 3:00pm, Saturday 13th May 2023
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor City Library
FREE

Reading Allowed

Relax, unwind, and listen as our readers read aloud to you from a range of classic and contemporary literature.
May: Potiki by Patricia Grace and Three men in a boat, to Say Nothing of the Dog by Jerome K. Jerome
June: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote and Came a Hot Friday by Ronald Hugh Morrieson
Wednesday 10 May 5:30pm
Ground Floor, City Library
FREE

Twisty Plots Young Writers Workshop

Inspiration from former broadcast journalist and current children's author Emma Wood.

One-on-one help and advice for primary and secondary school pupils, or just sit and write in the company of a published children’s author.

Second Tuesday of every month 3:30pm-4:30pm
Teen Space, 2nd Floor, City Library
FREE

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.
First Sunday of the month 2pm
Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library
FREE
Music Month Special with Kat Anna Fiddle- 7 May
Let’s Explore...AFRICA- 4 June

Continued Sense of Wonder

FUNNY, HUMOROUS, HILARIOUS
Stories that guarantee a giggle.
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
Wednesday 21 June 7pm
4th Floor, City Library
FREE