Kiwiana Colouring In Competition Winners Announced
October 19, 2009 at 1:02 pm | In Blueskin Bay, Bookbus, Children's, City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Mosgiel, NZ Book Month, New Zealand, Port Chalmers, Waikouaiti, Website | Leave a Comment-
- Winner 2-4 years: Serenity Hook
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- Winner 5-7 years: Zachary Scott
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- Winner 8-12 years: Lucy Matehaere
We have had a fantastic response to the Kiwiana Colouring In Competition as part of New Zealand Book Month.
Thank you to everyone who took part!
The judges had a hard time choosing, but here are the Winners:
- 2 – 4 years: Serenity Hook, Age 4 from Ocean View
- 5 – 7 years: Zachary Scott, Age 6 from Vauxhall
- 8 – 12 years: Lucy Matehaere, Age 9 from Pine Hill
Congratulations to all of you for your wonderful work.
Serenity wins a new colouring book and pencils. Zachary wins a Family Pass to Cadbury World and Lucy wins a Swim and Slide Pass to Moana Pool.
Library Mix – October 13 2009
October 15, 2009 at 10:31 am | In Blueskin Bay, Bookbus, Books, Children's, City Library, DVD, Events, Fiction, Library Radio Show, Library_News, Mosgiel, Music, Non-Fiction, Port Chalmers, Recent Updates, Reviews, Suggestions, Waikouaiti, Website | Leave a CommentHere’s the latest episode of our radio show now available online.
You can download past episodes of the show from our library website.
Children’s Choice – October 2009 Issue
October 15, 2009 at 10:16 am | In Blueskin Bay, Books, Children's, City Library, Fiction, Library Publications, Library_News, Mosgiel, New Zealand, Non-Fiction, Port Chalmers, Suggestions, Waikouaiti | Leave a Comment
The latest issue of Children’s Choice has been published and contains a good list of books for kids spanning fiction, non-fiction, picture books as well as news updates from staff working in the children’s area.
Head over to our library website to read the latest issue.
Saucy Reading – The Day My Bum Went Psycho – Sept 24th 2009
September 8, 2009 at 8:41 am | In Books, Children's, City Library, Events, Fiction, Free Event, Library_News, Saucy Reading, Suggestions, Young Adult | Leave a Comment
See some of The Day My Bum Went Psycho before it goes on stage! (Part of the Saucy Readings programme.
Be the first to follow Zack Freeman on an adventure with the Bum Hunter across the Windy Desert, through the Brown Forest and over the Sea of Bums into an explosive Bumcano.
The excitement starts here in our sneak preview of the Fortune’s latest show!
- Thursday 24 September, 4pm
- Ground Floor
- City Library
- Free
SONGS FOR SATURDAY Sing-along fun with Wonky Donkey, The Sandfly Song and more!
August 17, 2009 at 9:42 am | In Children's, City Library, Free Event, Library_News, Music, New Zealand, Suggestions | Leave a CommentThe talented Craig Smith writes songs especially for children and his albums are recognised for their brilliance.
‘Wonky Donkey’ is the APRA NZ Children’s Song of the Year 2008, and is currently being turned into a children’s book, with other songs now receiving similar attention.
Join us on the weekend as Craig hosts a special performance in the Dunedin City Library that will delight children of any age, but are written with children 3 – 10 years in mind.
CD’s for sale: $23.95. (Includes $5 donation to charity)
- Saturday 29 August, 2.00pm
- City Library, Storypit
- Free
Childrens Choice – August 2009 Issue
August 7, 2009 at 10:44 am | In Books, Children's, Fiction, Library Publications, Library_News, Recent Updates, Suggestions, Website, e-resource | Leave a Comment
The latest issue of Childrens Choice has been published and contains a good list of books for kids spanning fiction, non-fiction, picture books as well as news updates from staff working in the childrens area.
Head over to our library website to read the latest issue.
Pre-school Storytime @ City Library
August 7, 2009 at 10:02 am | In Books, Children's, City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Storytime, Suggestions | Leave a Comment
Pre-school Storytime @ City Library
Originally uploaded by Dunedin Public Libraries
Introduce your child to the wonderful world of books and language.
Visit the library for half an hour of stories, both old and new.
Suitable for pre-school children and their care-givers.
Every Wednesday 10.30am, excludes school holidays.
City Library
Free
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 CommentCome 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
Story Telling in Te Reo – July 28th 2009
July 2, 2009 at 10:27 am | In Children's, City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Maori Language, New Zealand, Suggestions | Leave a Comment
Whakanuia Te Wikio Te Reo!
Celebrate Maori Language
27 Hongongoi – 2 Here-turi-koka 2009
27 July – 2 August 2009
He tangata i akona ki te whare, tunga ki te marae tau ana –
A person taught at home shapes well on the marae
Nau mai. Tauti mai.
Join in the University of Otago programme celebrating the use of Maori language.
- Story Telling in Te Reo
- Tuesday 28 July 1:00 – 3:00pm
- Childrens Storypit
- Dunedin Public Library
Tots and Toddlers Storytime – May 12th – 15th
April 20, 2009 at 3:13 pm | In Blueskin Bay, Book Awards, Books, Children's, City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, Mosgiel, NZ Post Book Awards, New Zealand, Port Chalmers, Suggestions | Leave a Comment
The New Zealand Post Book Awards encourage New Zealand children to read and enjoy books.
Activities and events are planned nationwide in a celebration of our best books for writers and teens.
Come and enjoy Kyle Mewburn’s finalist picture book, Duck’s Stuck along with other wonderful stories.
- Tuesday 12 May 11am, Mosgiel Library
- Wednesday 13 May 10.30am, City Library & Port Chalmers Library
- Friday 15 May 10.30am, Blueskin Bay Library
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