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Saucy Reading – Lucky Numbers @ Dunedin Public Library

July 16, 2009 at 11:22 am | In City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Saucy Reading | Leave a Comment

Saucy Reading – Lucky Numbers @ Dunedin Public Library

As part of our Saucy Reading session members of the public enjoyed a short excerpt from the current Fortune Theatre play ‘Lucky Numbers’

Winner of the ‘People’s Play Award’ in Newcastle 2007 Nana Connie Patterson is teetering on the brink of senility, forced to give up her own home and move in with her daughter’s family, where she is considered to be a bit of a handful. Until her lucky numbers come up on Lotto and she wins 8.2 million! Suddenly, Nana has regained some control and this is where the hilarity begins!

Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman, directed by Ross Jolly

Images from the Saucy Reading session can be found in our Flickr photoset.

Evening for poetry lovers at Blueskin Bay – July 22nd 2009

July 16, 2009 at 11:21 am | In Blueskin Bay, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Montana Poetry Day, New Zealand, Suggestions | Leave a Comment

Share your favourite poems. Bring along some that you love to read.

Workshop to develop poems for ‘Blueskin Poets 2009′.

It will be helpful, non-judging and fun.

Refreshments supplied.

Wednesday, July 22nd, 7 – 8pm
Blueskin Bay Library

Bookbus Services Effected Tuesday and Wednesday – July 14 & 15th 2009

July 13, 2009 at 4:43 pm | In Bookbus, Library_News | Leave a Comment

image - bookbus at dunedin public libraries

Due to mechanical problems with a fuel pump the following stops will not be visited while repairs are undertaken:

Tuesday 14th July 2009

Brighton – Cole Street, 10.30am-12.15pm
Ocean View Hall – Brighton Road(by Hall), 1.30pm-2.15pm
Waldronville – By School, 2.30pm–3.30pm
Green Island – Main South Rd / Irmo Street, 3.45pm–4.15pm

Wednesday 15th July 2009

Fairfield – Main South Rd / Fulton Hogan Offices, 9.55am–10.25am
Fairfield – Old Brighton Rd / Sickel Street, 10.30am-11.15am
Mosgiel – Willow Park / Cedar Crescent, 11.30am–12.15pm
Mosgiel – Elmgrove School, Argyle Street, 1.30pm–2.30pm

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.pm

Saucy Readings – Lucky Numbers

July 13, 2009 at 3:06 pm | In City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Saucy Reading | Leave a Comment

Winner of the Peoples Play Award in Newcastle 2007 Nana Connie Patterson is teetering on the brink of senility, forced to give up her own home and move in with her daughters family, where she is considered to be a bit of a handful. Until her lucky numbers come up on Lotto and she wins 8.2 million!

Suddenly, Nana has regained some control and this is where the hilarity begins!

Lucky Numbers by Mike Yeaman, directed by Ross Jolly

Here are some excerpts from the show that were recently performed at our Saucy Reading session.

Thursday 2 July 12.30pm
1st Floor
City Library

Free4all Workshop at Blueskin Bay Library – Wednesday July 15th 2009

July 13, 2009 at 12:22 pm | In Blueskin Bay, Children's, Events, Free Event, Library_News, School Holidays, Suggestions | Leave a Comment

Come along for an afternoon of fun filled activities turning old junk into something amazing, funky and exotic.

We will provide sewing machines, glue guns and some materials to stimulate and encourage your creative juices.

You need to bring along items such as old clothing, buttons, wool, bottle tops and other recycled materials as well as a gold coin donation.

Just turn up and everyone welcome. This is suitable for all ages.

For more details ring the Blueskin Bay Library on 482 2444.

Wednesday 15 July, 2 – 5pm
Waitati Hall

Māori Language Week 2009

July 13, 2009 at 11:44 am | In Blueskin Bay, City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Maori Language, Mosgiel, New Zealand, Port Chalmers, Recent Updates, Suggestions, Waikouaiti, Website, e-resource | Leave a Comment

Māori Language Week has been celebrated every year since 1975, and in July 2009 we are all invited to join in.

This year Māori Language Week runs from 27 July – 2 August, 2009.

The theme for 2009 is “Te Reo i te Hapori – Māori Language in the Community.”

We have a number of events planned along with some fantastic Maori Language resources you can access.

www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz – maori language week / resources

Details of events will be posted to this blog – use the ‘maori language’ category for a quick search of relevant posts.

Bookbus Mechanical Problems – Services Effected Monday July 13th

July 13, 2009 at 9:48 am | In Bookbus, Library_News | Leave a Comment

image - bookbus at dunedin public libraries Due to mechanical problems encountered with one of our Bookbuses the following stops will not be visited today: