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Once Upon a Sunday: Ngā pūrakau ō te rangi
Celebrate Matariki and te reo Māori with a host of star-filled stories by Kaitrin McMullan.Take home a star to decorate, too.For children of all ages.2 July 2017
2:00pm — 2:30pm
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Stories & Facepainting with Rainbow Rosalind
Children's entertainer, Rainbow Rosalind, will have you up and dancing, singing and learning new things this holiday.11 July 2017
10:30am — 11:30am
Rainbow Rosalind is a New Zealand children's singer/songwriter who performs at kindergartens, schools and children's events for kiwi kids... Read more… -
Once Upon a Sunday: Rhymes and Riddles
Come and make some clever rhymes with Kaitrin McMullan’s on-the-spot poetry game.Plus lots of rhyming stories and songs to enjoy.For children of all ages.6 August 2017
2:00pm — 2:30pm
Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library, Moray Place
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National Poetry Day: The Perfect 10
Hosted by the Otago-Southland NZ Society of Authors, our gala evening celebrating poetry brings together 10 illustrious Otago poets, alongside some of our upcoming young writers.25 August 2017
5:30pm — 8:00pm
With writer Diane Brown at the helm, our special guests... Read more… -
Once Upon a Sunday: Daddy Cool
Bring your dad along for a special Father’s Day storytime with Kaitrin McMullan, and tell us why your daddy's cool.For children of all ages.3 September 2017
2:00pm — 2:30pm
Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library, Moray Place
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Once Upon a Sunday: Animal Tails
St Francis of Assisi loved all animals. Come along for a special storytime with NZ sign language, and celebrate our furry, feathered and scaly friends.1 October 2017
2:00pm — 2:30pm
Make a cute animal tail to take home and wear.
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Reed Gallery Exhibition: Plain to Ornate: Bookbindings from the Reed Collection
The next Reed Gallery exhibition explores the outer covers of books - their bindings.21 July - 8 October 2017
The collecting interests of the donor of the Reed Collections, Alfred Reed (1875-1975) were diverse. His eclectic approach enabled him to amass... Read more… -
Once Upon a Sunday: Chinese Crackers
Fireworks were invented in China and are used for lots of celebrations. Join Kaitrin McMullan for some Chinese-themed stories with a bang!5 November 2017
2:00pm — 2:30pm
Make your own origami cracker to take home too!Suitable for all ages.
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Once Upon a Sunday: Merry Storymas
Christmas is coming, so join us for a special festive storytime with Kat Anna Fiddle.Lots of Christmas tunes and tales as we count the days until Santa arrives.3 December 2017
2:00pm — 2:30pm
Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City Library, Moray... Read more…