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Saucy Reading – Four Flat Whites in Italy @ Dunedin Public Libraries

November 10, 2009 at 8:54 am | In City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, New Zealand, Saucy Reading, Suggestions | Leave a Comment

Saucy Reading – Four Flat Whites in Italy @ Dunedin Public Libraries

A sneak video preview from the Fortune Theatre’s latest show before it hits the stage.

Saucy Readings – Four Flat Whites in Italy @ Dunedin Public Libraries

November 10, 2009 at 8:38 am | In City Library, Events, Free Event, Library_News, New Zealand, Saucy Reading, Suggestions | Leave a Comment

Saucy Readings – Four Flat Whites in Italy @ Dunedin Public Libraries

Originally uploaded by Dunedin Public Libraries

A sneak preview from the Fortune Theatre’s latest show before it hits the stage.

Plus the chance to mingle afterwards, over a cup of coffee with some of New Zealand’s finest actors and directors.

Adrian and Alison plan their holiday in Italy down to the last detail but their best friends have dropped out.
Sharing their trip with newly-wed neighbours Harry and Judy, holds potentially disastrous consequences!

Thursday 5 November, 12.30pm
1st Floor, City Library
Free

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

: Winner 5-7 years: Zachary Scott

: 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.

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.

Author Talk – Vanda Symon @ Dunedin Public Libraries

October 8, 2009 at 12:07 pm | In Author Visit, Books, City Library, Events, Fiction, Free Event, Library_News, NZ Book Month, New Zealand, Suggestions | Leave a Comment

Author Talk – Vanda Symon @ Dunedin Public Libraries

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Passionate Prose & Pavolva

Part of New Zealand Book Month – Vanda Symon shared her experiences as a local author with a passion for writing.

Head to our YouTube channel to catch video coverage of this event.

Thursday 8 October, 10.30am
1st Floor, City Library
Free

Book Chat – Phil Corfield @ Blueskin Bay Library

October 7, 2009 at 8:43 am | In Author Visit, Blueskin Bay, Books, Events, Free Event, Library_News, NZ Book Month, New Zealand, Suggestions | Leave a Comment

Book Chat – Phil Corfield @ Blueskin Bay Library

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Local musician and author, Phil Corfield came armed with his guitar to talk about his book, Hitchhiking in New Zealand – A Journey through the Heartland.

Guests enjoyed a fresh cup of coffee and swapped book recommendations while he sang.

Tuesday 6 October, 10.30am

Blueskin Bay Nurseries Cafe

Free

Library Mix – September 22nd 2009

September 28, 2009 at 12:14 pm | In Blueskin Bay, Bookbus, City Library, Library Radio Show, Library_News, Mosgiel, Music, New Zealand, Port Chalmers, Suggestions, Waikouaiti, e-resource | Leave a Comment

Here’s the latest episode of our radio show now available online.

You can download past episodes of the show from our library website.

www.dunedinlibraries.govt.nz – library mix radio show

Sir Howard Morrison – 1935-2009

September 25, 2009 at 10:18 am | In Library_News, Music, New Zealand | Leave a Comment

Yesterdays death of New Zealand entertainment icon Sir Howard Morrison was a shock to many.

Sir Howard was a widely known and much respected performer who provided countless hours of musical pleasure to many generations of kiwis.

His foray into the world of adverting was (at the time) trail blazing – who could forget his enduring series of advertisements (with Ray Wolf) for Bic pens and lighters.

As plans begin to take shape for his funeral New Zealanders from all walks of life will pause and reflect over the coming days on how this man touched so many of their lives with his musical talents.