Dunedin Public Libraries | Kā Kete Wānaka o Ōtepoti


While the wintry blasts may mean outdoor adventures are off the cards, don't forget your local library has all the entertainment you need to hunker down for the rest of Winter! From books and films, to the Maori Legends exhibits and Friends of the Library talks, there's plenty to keep yourself occupied with until Spring arrives at the Dunedin Public Libraries.


  1. Māori Legends

    The latest Reed Gallery exhibition Māori Legends is a celebration of Māori voices, art and storytelling, with a focus on Māori ... Read more…
  2. National Poetry Day Celebrations: What's That Sound? Poetry Competition

    Closes August 15th Read more…
  3. Debut Novels of 2022- So Far

    A selection of well-received first novels recently added to the Fiction collections at Dunedin Public Libraries. Read more…
  4. ExQUIZite Winter

    Walk into our winter wonderland of seasonal head scratchers with this month’s quiz. Read more…
  5. Genealogy Seminar with Heather Bray

    The New Zealand Society of Genealogists INC. Dunedin Branch welcomes you to attend an open educational one-day seminar with Heather Bray Read more…
  6. What's On

    As Dunedin begins to plunge into wintry depths, Dunedin Public Libraries want to remind you there's always a warm and exciting place ... Read more…
  7. Date Change for Reading Allowed: Storytime for All Ages

    JULY 6TH Read more…
  8. Winter Reading Challenge

    Challenge yourself over the winter. Read more…
  9. Cities of Literature and Planet Earth – The Heat is On

    A free digital anthology of creative writing about the climate crisis facing our planet, showcasing writers under 20 years of age from ... Read more…
  10. 'Sup Teen Space

    New and recommended books for young adults to enjoy Read more…
  11. What's New McNab

    The latest in the New Zealand collection Read more…
  12. Remembering Dance Hall Days

    Dunedin Public Libraries are gathering stories from people who can recall frequenting Dunedin's Dance Halls. Read more…
  13. Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha, Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature

    Reviews of select reads for the season from our City of Literature collection Read more…
  14. Kid's Picks

    New and recommended books for children Read more…
  15. New Non Fiction

    New and recommended reading from our non-fiction collections Read more…
  16. ExQUIZite Winter Answers

    Here are the answers to the ExQUIZite Winter Quiz, check these out after you've completed the quiz! Read more…
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