What's On?
Matariki Light-Up Star Craft
Is it Matariki? Is it art? Is it science? The answer to all of those questions is yes! Come along to one of our Light-up Matariki Card workshops. You will find out some fun facts about the whetū/stars of Matariki and about simple electrical circuits, then put it all together with a bit of artistic flair to make a card with a Matariki star that lights up!
FREE
For ages 10+
Booking essential: https://tinyurl.com/MatarikiStarCraft23
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.
FREE
Let's Explore... AOTEAROA on the 2 July
Let's Explore... PASIFIKA on the 6 August
2pm | Storypit | Ground Floor | City Library
New Zealand International Science Festival
We're hosting an array of events as part of the New Zealand International Science Festival!
1-9 July
Check out the schedule of events here.
Reading Allowed: Storytime for All Ages
Relax, unwind, and listen as our readers read aloud to you from a range of classic and contemporary literature. Connect with the stories that you always meant to read.
In July you’ll hear excerpts from:
The Comedians by Graham Greene and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich by Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Wednesday 19 July | 5.30pm
In August you’ll hear excerpts from:
The Miller’s Tale from the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Wednesday 9 August | 5.30pm
Ground Floor, City Library (At the Cube)
FREE
Sphero Robot Obstacle Courses
Join us for a chance to test your robot agility! Play with the Sphero robots, guide them around obstacle courses, score goals and learn new skills.
FREE
Tuesday 25 July 3 - 5pm
Teen Space | Second Floor | City Library
School Holidays @ Dunedin Public Libraries
There's plenty to keep the kids occupied with these winter holidays. Check out what's going on at your local library here.