What’s On...
Nutrition Awareness: The Power of Food
In this series of monthly talks, nutritional biologist Janet Taylor MSc breaks down the myths and explains how food works with our bodies, and includes a demonstration of how a valuable online government resource on food composition can be used as an everyday tool to enhance health awareness.
Wednesday 28th September, 6pm: Supplements
• Vitamin D – metabolism, deficiency and the sun; supplements
• Fibre, vitamin C, cabbage and potatoes
• Fish oil and biology of omega-3 lipids
• Iron, calcium and vitamin A: nutrients are easy to find
Wednesday 26th October, 6pm: Food Choices
• Demonstration of the value of the food composition database
• Empowerment through self-analysis of diet
Pick up a programme in your local library
Dunningham Room, 4th Floor, City Library
43 NZ Authors: Portrait Photography by Maja Moritz
“Photography is telling stories without words. It is about expressing feelings, often unspoken feelings. It is about the search for the essence of a moment. Fleeting, ephemeral, personal, somehow intimate without intimacy, an impression of spirit.” [Maja Moritz]
In 2012 Maja Moritz was asked by the German Press Agency to photograph New Zealand authors at the Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany, where New Zealand was Guest of Honour. Maja presents the results of her assignment on the Dunedin leg of her touring exhibition.
Friday 15th July – Thursday 15th September
Dunedin City Library
FREE
Reed Gallery Exhibition: Flits Across the Stage: Theatrical Ephemera from the Heritage Collection
The latest Reed Gallery exhibition showcases a selection of visually-stimulating highlights from this diverse collection of theatrical ephemera. The emphasis is on Dunedin’s vibrant theatrical heritage from its thriving origins in the late nineteenth century until the gradual demise of its Dunedin centrepiece, His Majesty’s Theatre, in the early 1970s.
22nd July – 9th October
3rd Floor, Dunedin City Library
Sharing Our Stories: Gerard Hindmarsh
The Dunedin Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists is pleased to host author and journalist Gerard Hindmarsh.
The Golden Bay-based writer is the author of five books published by Potton and Burton, and will speak about sharing family stories.
All welcome.
Sunday 4th September, 1.30pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
FREE
Once Upon a Sunday: Piratical Pops
Aaargh! Climb aboard me hearties and hear some salty shanties and tall tales from local storyteller Kaitrin McMullan.
Make a pirate hat with us and join our crew.
For children of all ages.
FREE
Sunday 4th September, 2.00pm
Children’s Storypit, City Library
Once Upon a Sunday: Animal Tails
Let’s celebrate all the lovely animals in the world with some furry, feathery, scaly tales by local storyteller Kaitrin McMullan.
Come along dressed as your favourite animal, and be sure to bring a nice tail to wag!
For children of all ages.
FREE
Sunday 2nd October, 2.00pm
Children’s Storypit, City Library
Cooking and Culture: Costa Rican Gallo Pinto!
Join Millie Currier and discover the flavours and traditions of this beautiful Central American country.
Learn how to make delicious Costa Rican dishes using Kiwi ingredients.
Thursday 15th September, 6pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
Booking Essential: Max 25 places
Tickets $2 (visit City Library in person to purchase)
University Book Shop, in partnership with Dunedin Public Libraries are pleased to host New Zealand writer, Lindsey Dawson.
Lindsey’s latest book is a historical fiction novel about Victorians’ deepest secrets, and inspired by a true, shocking event.
Books will be available for purchase, courtesy of University Book Shop (EFTPOS available)
Monday 19th September, 6pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
Booking essential: visit the events page of the Libraries’ website www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/events for RSVP details and information, or contact 03 474 3690 / library@dcc.govt.nz
FREE
Turtles Eggs and Lifelong Friends: On Assignment in the South Pacific
Dunedin Public Libraries, in association with VSA, is pleased to host an evening with Elizabeth Rudd and Sam Mehrtens, Otago University graduates recently returned from tours of duty for Volunteer Service Abroad NZ in The Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.
Join them as they recall their adventures, immersed in new languages, culture and bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime.
VSA is New Zealand's largest and most experienced volunteering agency working in international development. Kiwi volunteers share skills with people in the wider Pacific to help them build a better future for themselves and their children. For more information visit www.vsa.org.nz
Wednesday 21st September, 6pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
Booking advised: 03 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
In partnership with University Book Shop, Dunedin City Library is pleased to host an evening of readings and accoustic music presented by writers who bring music out of their words, either figuratively or literally, integrating live music into the performance, isolating the musical elements in a work, or perhaps simply in the manner of reading.
Writers David Eggleton, Ian Loughran, Ian Chapman, Bill Direen and Lynley Edmeades will be accompanied by musicians Ian Chapman, Jackson Harry and Stuart Porter.
This evening will be the first event of many poetry and music events, including another at the Tunnel in Port Chalmers the following evening, part of a national tour that will end in Auckland a month later.
University Book Shop will offer book sales on the evening (EFTPOS available).
Thursday 6th October, 6pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
Booking essential: visit the events page of the Libraries’ website www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/events for RSVP details and information, or contact 03 474 3690 / library@dcc.govt.nz
FREE
School Holiday Activities: Creature Costume Workshop
Come and make a cool furry fancy dress and then turn your ‘tail’ into a ‘tale’ in a storytime performance.
All materials supplied.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times, and adults are encouraged to help their little ones at the workshop.
Suitable for children aged 5-10
FREE
Thursday 29th September, 10.30am – 12pm
or
Friday 30th September, 10.30am – 12pm
Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library
BOOKING ESSENTIAL : max 25 places
Namakau Nalumango is bringing a touch of African joy to Dunedin for the school holidays!
Bring your little ones along for some delightful stories to keep them entertained and learn about a new culture.
Wednesday 28th September, 10.30am
Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library
FREE
Holiday Stories & Facepainting with Rainbow Rosalind
Children's entertainer, Rainbow Rosalind, will have you up and dancing, singing and learning new things this holiday.
Rainbow Rosalind is a New Zealand children's singer/songwriter who performs at kindergartens, schools and children's events for kiwi kids all over New Zealand.
Enjoy some stories and songs and stay on to get your face painted afterwards!
Wednesday 5th October, 10.30am
Children’s Storypit, Dunedin City Library
FREE
Suitable for children aged 0-7
BOOKING ESSENTIAL