Dunedin Public Libraries | Kā Kete Wānaka o Ōtepoti


Brrrr! As Ōtepoti plunges into the depths of winter, there's no better place to be than your warm local library! Take a look at what's on in your community, how to keep the kids engaged over the holidays, new recommendations from the collection, and helpful tips from our Digital Library!


  1. Boredom Busting: A Guide to School Holidays

    Ali shares her best content consumption tips to give older teens some options these school holidays. Read more…
  2. National Poetry Day Competition 2024: Landscapes of Otago

    Closes Wednesday 31 July 5pm Read more…
  3. Discover BorrowBox Magazines

    Dianne highlights a great collection of eMagazines available via our Digital Library. Read more…
  4. New Fiction

    New and recommended fiction from our collection Read more…
  5. What's New McNab

    The latest in the New Zealand collection Read more…
  6. What's On

    Whether you're after legal advice or political discussion, magic shows or shoebox crafts, there's all these things and more on offer ... Read more…
  7. Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha, Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature

    Project Coordinator Anne Shelah shares recent updates from the City of Literature. Read more…
  8. New Non-Fiction

    New and recommended reading from our non-fiction collections Read more…
  9. Children's and Young Adults Book Awards 2024: Finalists for Best Books of the Year for Young NZ Readers

    Here are the shortlists of finalists for this year's New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults (NZCYA). The winning books ... Read more…
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