Dunedin Public Libraries

02/08/2026

Library Threads #9

Name: Merce
Name your style: Narenj of Shiraz (Narenj = sour orange in Farsi; Shiraz = a city known for sour oranges)
Outfit from: Jumper (Postie) + Skirt (Mirrou)+ Shoes ( Gola- Australia)
Currently reading: The Children of Sanchez: Autobiography of a Mexican Family

From the collection: “Future now : virtual sneakers to cutting-edge kicks” 746.92 SEM

&mags

01/08/2026

Keep up to date with all the latest news and events at Dunedin Public Libraries by listening to the ‘Library Mix’, every Saturday afternoon on OAR FM Dunedin - Community Access Media between 1 and 1:30pm.

From the latest exhibitions and displays to our free film screenings and public talks, the ‘Library Mix’ keeps you informed.

You can listen to recent episodes here - https://oar.org.nz/shows/the-library-mix/

31/07/2026

Tonight!
Join us to learn how Spiral plans to develop the bone people into a graphic novel, as the basis for an animation.

Friday, 31 July | 5.30pm
Fourth Floor | City Library

With the gracious support of Keri Hulme’s whānau, Spiral is privileged to develop the bone people into a graphic novel, as the basis for an

31/07/2026

UPDATE: The network issues have been resolved. All EFTPOS and regular call services are up and running again. Thanks for your patience.
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Network outage! ⚠️ We're experiencing a network outage affecting our ability to process EFTPOS payments at our Customer Services reception, libraries and service centres.

Calls are also being diverted to our after-hours service. We’re working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible, but we apologise for any disruption or inconvenience in the meantime.

Please bear with us! 😔

31/07/2026

Last night we had a full house for the opening of ‘Spiral Collectives', an exhibition to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Spiral Collective.

The exhibition runs until October, so make sure you visit the 3rd floor next time you’re at the City Library.

Spiral Collectives
31 July - 18 October 2026
Reed Gallery
Floor 3 | City Library

30/07/2026

You are warmly invited to the Launch of The Baby Sleeps by Lisa Dick and Illustrated by Laura Bee.

RSVP by Friday 31 July to ABBA RENSHAW on [email protected]

Books will be for sale on the night.

Thursday, 6 August |5.30-6.30pm

Port Chalmers Library

28/07/2026

The Heritage Collections, 3rd floor, City Library will be closing tonight, Wednesday 29 July, from 5pm and from 4.30pm tomorrow night, Thursday 30 July, for a Reed Gallery exhibition opening.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

27/07/2026

Ever want to catch the wind? With a simple device called an anemometer, you can! 👋💨

Join this fun workshop at Mosgiel Library this Thursday, 30 July, at 3:30pm-5pm to learn about the science of wind and wind energy, and make a wind catcher from everyday materials. ✂️📏🪡🥤

We'll then take it outside to catch some wind!

Free admission. Suitable for children aged 5-12. Parents are welcome to join.

RSVP now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmyeOE9mXmfOfH2PZjpdT2cwnjYybimCBr6-xIZSMWPjDM2w/viewform

Brought to you by passionate educators from The Sustainable Schooland Taieri Network. We look forward to meeting you! 🤗

26/07/2026

Law for Tea: Tenant Rights and Responsibilities @ City Library

Join us for a free legal education session on tenancy rights and responsibilities. Learn what landlords must provide, what tenants need to do, and where to get help if problems come up.

Tuesday 28 July | 10:00–11:30 am
Cube | Ground Floor | City Library