What’s On…
Music, books, stories and a special Library's birthday. We've got it all going on in the Libraries this issue. Plus the poetry of chocolate, of course.
Music at the Libraries throughout May.
In partnership with dunedinmusic.com, the Mentalist Collective, and with the support of Strawberry Sound, all Dunedin Public Libraries are celebrating this year's Music Month:
NOOK & CRANNY 2.0
Our awesome music festival returns for an encore in 2017, with surprises around every corner - check back for the full programme soon!
Sunday 7th May, 11am - 4pm
GIG NIGHTS, TALK & WORKSHOP, CITY LIBRARY
A fabulous line-up of singers, songwriters and bands from around Dunedin. Plus: a couple of extra special nights. Keep an eye on our website for details.
Thursdays throughout May, 5.30PM – 7.30PM
Join in this national reading event for people of all ages! Organise a community event at your library and/or encourage individuals and families to join in from home, work, on the bus… Read for fun for 15 minutes or more anytime during the evening then register participation at bds.org.nz/booknight and go into the prize draw. Event info, ideas and posters available from the website.
SUITABLE: 0 –100 years
Join us for Dunedin City Library's Book Night celebration:
Five Minutes of Frame
Dive afresh into the works of Dunedin writer, Janet Frame with a 15-minute taster. A delicious selection of her books available to borrow.
Tuesday 23 May, 5pm, Ground Floor City Library
2017 National Flash Fiction Day Competition Winners event. This year Ōtepoti Dunedin will host their first regional event, with support from Dunedin Public Libraries and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature.
Writers were asked to submit their best 300-word story. Join judges Michael Harlow and Emma Neale (adult category), and Fleur Beale and Heather McQuillan (youth category) as they announce the winners.
Thursday, 22nd June, 6pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
BLUESKIN BAY LIBRARY: 150TH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Remembering 150 years of the library service in Waitati district with stories and facepainting for children, and talks for adults. Visit Blueskin Bay Library for further information, pick up a souvenir postcard, and enjoy a montage of images from the Library’s photo album while you’re there.
[See our article on 150 years of Library Service in Waitati: A Word in Your Ear, in this issue]
15th June 2017, Blueskin Bay Library
ONCE UPON A SUNDAY: STORYTELLING IN THE CHILDREN’S STORYPIT
Join us for stories and songs in our special New Zealand Music Month celebration with Kat Anna Fiddle - local storyteller Kaitrin McMullan and musician Anna Bowen. Come and make a kazoo to play in our band!
7th May 2017 2:00pm-2:30pm
Warm up with some great stories by local storyteller, Kaitrin McMullan, and enjoy making some colourful vegetables to put in the pot.
4th Jun 2017 2:00pm-2:30pm
For children of all ages.
Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library, Moray Place
CHOCOLATE BARD POETRY COMPETITION
Express how much you love chocolate through poetry and you could win a Cadburys Chocolate prize pack and be published in the Otago Daily Times.
Entries close: 28th June 2017
Pick up an entry form from your local library, or enter online.
LAW FOR LUNCH SERIES
Presented by Community Law Otago.
Consumer Issues: 8th May 2017 12:00pm-1:00pm
Find out about your rights as a consumer of goods and services.
Police Powers: 22nd May 2017 12:00pm-1:00pm
Takes you through what powers the police have and what your responsibilities are in certain situations such as arrests and searches.
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
CONTINUED SENSE OF WONDER: A SERIES OF ADULT CONVERSATIONS ABOUT CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
This time we will be sharing captivating non-fiction. Bring along an old favourite or a new discovery to share. Enjoy this opportunity to meet like-minded literature lovers.
Booking essential
For more information, contact: Jackie.mcmillan@dcc.govt.nz
Wednesday 21st Jun 2017 7:00pm-8:30pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library