Dunedin Public Libraries News & Reviews Blog http://dunedinpubliclibraries.wordpress.com Keep up with the latest news, reviews etc Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:58:18 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/d259a961d00b91400f7bf93e683c3caa?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png Dunedin Public Libraries News & Reviews Blog http://dunedinpubliclibraries.wordpress.com Saucy Reading – Four Flat Whites in Italy @ Dunedin Public Libraries http://dunedinpubliclibraries.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/2372/ http://dunedinpubliclibraries.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/2372/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:54:45 +0000 Dunedin Public Libraries http://dunedinpubliclibraries.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/2372/ ]]>

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.

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

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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

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On Thursday October 29th Dunedin Public Libraries launched its new online catalogue.

Among the many features on offer are the ability to search library records, place a hold and build permanent lists of items of interest.

Discover our new look catalogue for yourself.

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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.

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Our Bookbus service will not operate from Tuesday 27 – Friday 30 October while we implement a new library catalogue system.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Dunedin Public Libraries is upgrading the catalogue and you will experience disruptions in service during 25 – 29 October.

  • You will be able to borrow and return items when you visit any Library, however the catalogue will not be available.
  • If you wish to place a hold on an item during this time please contact library staff who will be able to help you.
  • Electronic databases (e.g. Britannica Online, Oxford English Dictionary) will be accessible in the Library only.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this planned work and hope you will enjoy your new catalogue from the 29 October.

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New York Times journalist Lily Koppel discovers a dumpster full of old suitcases outside her apartment block.  One of the treasures she uncovers is an old ‘red leather diary’.

The leather of the diary turns to dust in her hands as she opens the book. Inside she notices a name.

Florence Wolfson was fourteen when she began keeping her diary.  For five years from 1929 to 1934 she didn’t miss an entry.

As the daughter of a successful medical practitioner she lived a life of wealth and privilege.  She spent her evenings at the theater, weekends at the art galleries and museums and went horse riding in Central Park in the mornings before school.  At nineteen she traveled solo around Europe.  For her the Great Depression didn’t exist.

We are introduced a remarkable and talented young writer who vividly brings the glamorous New York of the early twentieth century to life.

Lily Koppel was fascinated by what might have happened to the girl in the diary and successfully tracks down Florence Wolfson (now 90) and reunites her with the diary.

This book is a result of this wonderful reunion, it’s an absolute delight and you won’t be able to put it down.

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Taieri Art Group @ Mosgiel Library

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The Taieri Art Group visited the Mosgiel Library recently.

Library members were most impressed to discover the painting talents of art group members in attendance.

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

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

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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.

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