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DN Public Libraries retweeted
In 2015 we began holding free/koha library events across Aotearoa (some overseas). Four in 2015
Overall, 90 events at 38 libraries with 200+ diff #yeahnoir storytellers in 8 seasons
Last year, 16 events
Here's the FIRST 16 for 2025
We're gonna shatter our record
So grateful
DN Public Libraries retweeted
The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with @dnlibraries, invites booklovers to a thrilling evening of criminally good conversation featuring four outstanding Aotearoa storytellers. Free event, more details here: facebook.com/events/59908342… #yeahnoir #yeahnoir #2025Ngaios
DN Public Libraries retweeted
Today's Dublin Literary Award longlist spotlight is on Laurence Fearnley's At the Grand Glacier Hotel.
Nominated by @dnlibraries and published by @penguinrandom New Zealand.
🧵 1/3
DN Public Libraries retweeted
Library appreciation post! ✨
Thanks to Dunedin Public Libraries for nominating At the Grand Glacier Hotel by Laurence Fearnley for the 2025 #DublinLitAward!
DN Public Libraries retweeted
Transgender Awareness Week, Nov 13–19, is a celebration leading into Trans Day of Remembrance Nov 20.
To celebrate, @dnlibraries have put together a booklist of YA books that feature trans characters living their lives, and/or written by trans authors.
hail.to/dunedin-public-libra…
DN Public Libraries retweeted
The Library of Ralph Hotere is now open 📖
@dnlibraries hope visitors to the Reed Gallery on the 3rd floor of the Dunedin City Library will enjoy the exhibition which runs from 15 November 2024 to 16 March 2025.
More details 👇
hail.to/dunedin-public-libra…
DN Public Libraries retweeted
The Write Time with children’s author Emma Wood at @dnlibraries
Stop in for one-on-one help and advice or just sit and write in the company of a fellow writer.
FREE
🗓️Tues 10 Sep
⏰3.30pm – 4.30pm
📍Teen Space, 2nd Floor, City Library
DN Public Libraries retweeted
We were thrilled to collaborate with @dnlibraries and @NZSAOtagoSouth on this special celebration. Heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful poets who made it such a success and to The Star’s Brenda Harwood.
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DN Public Libraries retweeted
Fancy seeing Scotland’s Makar and one of Aotearoa’s finest writers? Thought you might. Come and see @KathleenJamie and @queeniekuri, chaired by Dr @MajellaCullina1, 5.30pm, 13 September, Dunedin City Library. Free admission. All welcome. See you there…!
DN Public Libraries retweeted
To celebrate Janet Frame's 100th birthday, Heritage Collections at @dnlibraries City Library has put together 2 displays to honour her legacy.
👉Ground floor - a selection of her poems in NZ poetry collections
👉Heritage Collections, 3rd floor - view some other treasures!
ALT Image c/- https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=914640207375869&set=a.308844384622124 This image shows a small section of the large collection of titles by and about Janet Frame held at Heritage Collections. These are kept safe in our stack so they can be enjoyed by future generations.
DN Public Libraries retweeted
Beyond whodunnit: 2024 Ngaio Marsh Awards finalists offer page-turning tales and social critiques across time and place.
Whakamihi (congrats) to the 15 fantastic Kiwi storytellers who are this year's finalists, across three categories. #yeahnoir #2024Ngaios @WORDChCh
DN Public Libraries retweeted
The wind between the Pages Exhibition 22 Aug–27 Oct 24
David Elliot delves into the art of 3D drawing, an exciting and original way of ‘lifting illustrations’ from the pages of the books he loves.
📍Reed Gallery, 3rd floor, Dunedin City Library
🤩Artist’s talk: 22 Aug 5.30 pm
DN Public Libraries retweeted
@dnlibraries, @NZSocAuthors Otago/Southland Branch and Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature warmly invite you to celebrate National Poetry Day 2024 with us.
🗓️Fri 23 Aug
⏰5.30pm
📍4th Floor | City Library
RSVP ESSENTIAL by Fri 16 Aug - Limited Spaces!: tinyurl.com/DPLNPD24
DN Public Libraries retweeted
The Great news! The latest Reed Gallery exhibition, Left Vs. Right - The Battle Of The Book Clubs (1936-51), has been extended by two weeks and will now close on 18 August.
Reed Gallery, 3rd Floor, City Library
FREE
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DN Public Libraries retweeted
Warmest congratulations to the Dunedin Public Libraries City Library for winning Best Community Library Display in the 2024 #OutOnTheShelves display competition 🥳
ALT Image thanks to https://www.facebook.com/insideoutkoaro
ALT Image thanks to https://www.facebook.com/insideoutkoaro
DN Public Libraries retweeted
Check out the newest recommendations from @dnlibraries fiction collections, including a beautifully written addition to the @acityofstories collection 📖
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DN Public Libraries retweeted
Puaka Matariki Star Trail
Follow the stars across Ōtepoti
Monday 17 June - Sunday 7 July | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pick up an activity book from Dunedin Public Libraries, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, and Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, and let your feet take you wandering to the stars!
DN Public Libraries retweeted
Join author Gregory Hill this Saturday as he shares his epic 89-day train journey from New Zealand to Spain.
🗓️Saturday 15 June
⏰1pm
📍Dunningham Suite, City Library
FREE
ALT Hill's travel memoir "The Antipodean Express" takes you across 19 countries and 33 trains, filled with rich cultural experiences, from Java's volcanoes to the Bolshoi Ballet. With vivid photos, maps and engaging stories, discover the romance of train travel as Hill's childhood dream comes alive.
DN Public Libraries retweeted
Left Vs. Right - The Battle of The Book Clubs (1936-51) opens this week at Reed Gallery! It features an extensive collection of publications that tell a story of ideological struggle and influence.
🗓️2 May - 4 August
📍 Reed Gallery, Dunedin City Library
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