What's On
Music Month Performances
Join us at the Library right throughout May for a series of performances from musicians all around Dunedin! With evening performances during the week, Saturday lunchtime performances, and busking on Sunday, there's something on to suit everyone's taste in tunes at the libraries!
Nook & Cranny
The Nook & Cranny Music Festival takes on a different look this year! Join us for our Plaza Party on the 1st of May, stop by the Pedal Party on the 15th for everything you need to know about pedals, or check out the Silent Disco Day on the 29th for a browse and a boogie!
Songwriting 101: A Workshop with Darryl Baser
Darryl Baser hosts a songwriting 101 workshop at the Dunedin City Library for all comers of all abilities. Darryl believes pretty much anyone can express themselves through songwriting. At 51 Darryl has been a songwriter since age 20.
The session is planned for 60 to 90 minutes. Darryl will explain his process, and encourage attendees to be vulnerable in a safe non-judgemental space.
Bring your ideas and leave your fear behind.
Saturday 7 May | 1.30pm
4th Floor | City Library
Free
Mother's Day Author Talk
This month, celebrate Mum by bringing her along to hear mother/daughter duo Anna and Georgia Latu share their story of piecing together Ngā Mihi, an excellent piece of Children's literature, and the story of Tāne-Mahuta, during a nationwide lockdown!
POSTPONED: New Date TBA
TechWeek 16-21 May
Join us this Tech Week for an array of new tech-focused resources at the Libraries! From robots, to behind-the-scenes tours, to educational talks on using Library tech, there's something to quench everyone's thirst for knowledge at Dunedin Libraries!
Māori Legends Exhibition
This Matariki, the Reed Gallery will play host to a treasure trove of stories, old and new, a celebration of Māori stories, illustrators, and authors focusing on picture books for our tamariki highlighting pukapuka from our reference collection which includes older books written from a pākehā perspective of Māori pūrākau in the early 1900s.
We see this exhibition as a way of sharing what we have in the archives and giving particular focus and voice to Māori illustrators, artists, and writers.
NZSL Week
9th-15th of May is New Zealand Sign Language Week, a great opportunity to put your Sign Language skills to the test! Try learning some new words, brushing up on your skills, or practicing on another person!
Block Party
While we love our kids Lego Clubs, we know the adults are sometimes itching to get their hands on the blocks too. Join us Monday evenings at the City Library from 6-8 pm to build and play with our colourful collection of Lego bricks!
Every Monday, 6-8pm
Ground Floor, City Library
Free
South Dunedin Page Turners
Join us for a chat about what you’re currently reading. A relaxed way to make friends and share ideas about what to read next.
For more information talk to the staff at South Dunedin Library.
Second Wednesday of each month, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
South Dunedin Library
Free
Once Upon A Sunday
The first Sunday of the month is a magical time in the Children's Storypit! Storyteller Kaitrin McMullan and all her puppet friends share wonderful tales and songs to delight children of all ages! During May, come see a special Music Month storytelling with a special guest, and in June you can keep warm with Kaitrin's Winter Warmers!
First Sunday of the Month, 2pm
Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library
Free