What's On
Puaka Matariki Star Trail
Follow the stars across Ōtepoti this Puaka Matariki Festival!
Learn about the whetū surrounding Matariki as you search for hidden stars across the following locations:
Dunedin Public Libraries
Dunedin Public Art Gallery
Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
Pick up an activity book from any of these places, and let your feet take you wandering to the stars!
Ends 7 July
Reading Allowed: Storytime for All Ages
This month you’ll hear excerpts from:
The Children of Green Knowe by L. M Boston
and
The Book of Secrets by Fiona Kidman
Wednesday 10 July, 5.30pm
Ground Floor, City Library
Shoebox Dioramas with Janet de Wagt
Join us for an exciting school holiday workshop where kids can create their own shoebox dioramas and step back in time to explore Dunedin's rich history.
Janet de Wagt is one of New Zealand’s most experienced community artists. Based in Dunedin, she works as the Artist in Residence at Room 13 Bathgate Primary School and has led numerous community art projects and exhibitions, including the recent 'You, Me and Sea' with twenty Southland Schools and Invercargill Museum.
Friday 12 July, 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm
Dunningham Suite, City Library
FREE- limited spaces, booking essential: www.tinyurl.com/ShoeboxDioramaDPL24
Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy
Join us for Wayne McEwan The Magic Guy's spectacular magic show at Dunedin Libraries these school holidays!
Monday 15th July
Port Chalmers Library, 11 am.
Dunningham Suite, City Library, 3 pm.
Tuesday 16 July
Mosgiel Library, 11am.
FREE - limited spaces available, come early to guarantee a seat!
Law for Tea
Wills Workshop
Tuesday 16th July, 5:30pm
Ground Floor, City Library
FREE
Friends of the Library Talks: Robert G. Patman
Why New Zealand should be sceptical about joining the AUKUS Security Pact
If good strategy in global politics is about effectively relating means to ends, the trilateral security partnership known as AUKUS is unlikely to live up to expectations and New Zealand should be wary of getting involved in this security pact.
COST: $5 – cash only at the door
Wednesday 17 July
11.30am for refreshments (talk begins 12 noon)
4th Floor | City Library