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We're not just about the books you know!

Proudly supporting Pride Week, Wild Dunedin and the multi-lingual, multi-cultural Around the World Storytelling Festival. Plus a bit of Dog Zen.

Author Talk: Dog Zen's Mark Vette

Dunedin Public Libraries are pleased to present an evening with Mark Vette, author of Dog Zen.
Meet Mark and the stars behind the attention-grabbing TV campaigns and discover how to have the very best life with these glorious four-legged companions that share our world and our hearts.

Gold Coin entry with all proceeds to Animal Rescue Network New Zealand (Dunedin).

BOOKING ESSENTIAL: www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz/events or call into your local Dunedin Public Library
Wednesday 14th March, 7pm
Port Chalmers Town Hall
Copies of Mark Vette’s book will be available to purchase on the night, courtesy of Paper Plus Dunedin 


Knitwit Tuesday

Experienced or beginner knitters of all ages are invited to join our weekly knitting group. Bring your own wool and knitting needles, and maybe a pattern or two to swap with fellow knitters.
Guidance and assistance available, along with a selection of the Library’s latest knitting books, hot off the press!
Tuesday nights, 6.30pm (excluding public holidays)
Ground Floor, Dunedin City Library
Suitable for all ages, but no unaccompanied children under 15, please


Once Upon a Sunday: Globe-Trotting Tales

2pm, 1st Sunday of every month (starting 4th February)
Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library
Bring your family and enjoy the culture of other countries at our special Sunday afternoon Storytelling.
Intrepid explorer of the imagination, Kaitrin McMullan, takes you on a whistle-stop tour of the world. Experience a new place each month through songs, stories and puppets.
4th March – Island Nations
8th April – ANZAC (Australia-New Zealand)


Continued Sense of Wonder

An adult conversation about children’s books.
Edge-of-your-seat books you can’t say goodbye to.
Bring along an old favourite or a new discovery to share.
Tuesday 13th March, 7pm
Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, City Library
Booking essential: 03 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz. For more information, contact: Jackie.mcmillan@dcc.govt.nz


Sea Week Events - 3rd – 11th March 

The Stupendous Pinniped Puppet show - Dunedin Public Libraries Tour

Meet Leone, a feisty sealion, and learn about this iconic species that graces our shores (and the odd swimming pool!).
Have you seen the St Clair statue, a reclining beauty in her fur coat, called Mum? who is she? Find this out and more!
Puppets, music, stories, a take-home puppet activity. This show get the royal SEAL of approval, arf arf!
Suitable: 7-8 year olds
Monday 5 March: 11am, Mosgiel Library
Tuesday 6 March: Port Chalmers Library, time TBC
Wednesday 7 March: 11am, Blueskin Bay Library
Thursday 8 March: 10am City Library AND 11.15am South Dunedin Community Pop-up (199 Hillside Road)
Check our website for full details of the tour dates and times


Around the World in 80 Tales: Storytelling Festival

Take a journey around the world, through the stories from some of Dunedin’s diverse cultures.
Over 15 different languages and performers, plus dance, puppets, and music come together to create a beautifully colourful gala day.
Be part of this annual Dunedin festival for World Storytelling Day: a chance to celebrate diversity, hear other languages and experience the universality of story.
All welcome: suitable 0-100 years
Saturday 17th March, 11am – 4pm
Dunedin City Library


DUNEDIN PRIDE WEEK

Events hosted at Dunedin City Library.

Tuesday Evening on the 10th of April 2018
Dunedin Pride will be holding a Pride Workshop on diverse families in New Zealand, presented by a guest speaker.

Wednesday Evening on the 11th of April 2018
Come and join us for Pride Poetry Night, the evening will include an open-mic night and readings from Dunedin-based guest poets.

Friday Evening on the 13th April 2018
Queer As... LGBTQI Writers tell it how it is. Join us for a lively discussion and readings by guest authors Mary Rillstone, Kyle Mewburn and Steven Eldred-Grigg.

PLUS: Thursday 12th April, 10.30am
Special pre-school storytime, featuring stories about different kinds of families, and how love is love. 

See the Dunedin Pride Facebook Page for more details


WILD DUNEDIN FESTIVAL OF NATURE 2018

A range of free events at Dunedin City Library in association with the Wild Dunedin Festival.

COMPETITIONS (Closing date 13th April):

Hello, I’m a Hoiho: Yellow-Eye Writing Competition
The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be one of the world's rarest penguin species. Tell us your hoiho story and you could win a cool prize pack!
For ages 7-15.

Cool-as Kiwi: Children’s Art Competition
Draw or paint a picture of New Zealand’s native bird, the shy little kiwi, in his native habitat.
Enter our competition and you could win a cool-as prize!
For children aged 5-15.
Pick up an entry form at your local Dunedin Public Library from 16th March, and see our competitions page for more information


THE FLYING PENGUIN KITE WORKSHOP

Pick up a penguin and make him fly! Join us on Friday 20th April for our special Wild Dunedin kite workshop and make your very own kite. Then head up to Larnach Castle’s Camp Estate on Saturday 21st April to fly your masterpiece!
Workshop: Friday 20th April, 10.00am-12noon, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library
Kite Flying: Saturday 21st April, 11am – 1pm Camp Estate, Larnach Castle
(access to camp estate exclusive to workshop participants and their families)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL – limited numbers
RSVP to: 03 474 3690 or library@dcc.govt.nz
FREE & all materials provided
In partnership with Larnach Castle


BOOK TALK WITH HEATHER HUNT

Join Kiwi artist and illustrator, Heather Hunt to learn more about her picture books for children featuring wildlife of New Zealand.
Monday 23rd April, 10am, Living Hub, Ground Floor, City Library


EXPLORING THE REALM OF THE SEA LION

Come along for a great fun kids' workshop, presented by the New Zealand Sea Lion Trust. Learn about our local NZ sea lion whanau - discover what they eat, how to tag a sea lion pup, and many more fascinating facts.
Suitable: 8+ years
Bookings: (limited numbers) 474 3690 or library @dcc.govt.nz
Monday 23rd April, 2-4pm, 4th floor, Dunedin City Library


THE RUBBISH TRIP WORKSHOPS

Two no-waste nomads talking trash with people.
Celebrate Wild Dunedin Festival week by learning how to live in a way that is kinder to our wildlife and environment.

Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor, Dunedin City Library