Dunedin Public Libraries | Kā Kete Wānaka o Ōtepoti


We're embracing the spirit of spring with a vibrant celebration of literature.

This month, we highlight the creativity of our community through poetry and engaging young adult novels in verse.

With a variety of upcoming events and new reading recommendations, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Happy reading!


  1. YA Novels in Verse

    Rebecca shares an array of Young Adult novels written in verse to celebrate National Poetry Day. Read more…
  2. National Poetry Day Competition Results

    The results are in! Here are the winners of the 2024 National Poetry Day Competition. Read more…
  3. Kids Picks

    New and recommended books for children. Read more…
  4. Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha, Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature

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

    New and recommended fiction from our collections Read more…
  6. What's On

    We've sprung into Spring with a wide range of talks, storytimes, and conversations about books. Read more…
  7. 'Sup Teen Space

    Brand new and not-to-be-missed reads from the Young Adult collection. Read more…
  8. What's New McNab

    The latest in the New Zealand collection. Read more…
  9. New Non-Fiction

    New and recommended reading from our non-fiction collections. Read more…
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