What's On
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CJ Dennis Poetry Competition
The Singing Gardens in conjunction with the C.J. Dennis Society is proud to announce the 2021 Toolangi C.J. Dennis Poetry Competition is now OPEN!As per previous years there will be prizes awarded for first, second... Read more…30 March - 30 August 2021
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Once Upon a Sunday: Spidery Spins
Come and get caught up in a web of traditional Anansi stories. Professional storyteller Kaitrin McMullan as she spins some magical tales to delight children of all ages.Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City LibraryFREE Read more…5 September 2021
2:00pm
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Continued Sense of Wonder: Exploring Nature
Fictional adventures in the great outdoors and real-life natural wonders. Children’s writers and illustrators who bring our world to life in books. Share a favourite or a new discovery, for this adult conversation about children’s books.Come... Read more…8 September 2021
7:00pm — 8:30pm
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Around the World in 80 Tales Storytelling Festival: Spring Tales
We bring you not one, but three Storytelling Festival events for 2021! Our second event of the year is Spring Tales in September, we invite you to celebrate Dunedin's rich culture with us.Let us whisk you... Read more…19 September 2021
11:30am — 2:30pm
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Rainbow Book Group and movies
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Rainbow Book Group!Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for hot drinks/snacks and chat about books, films, culture and all things Rainbow. Celebrating... Read more…21 September 2021
6:00pm
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Once Upon a Sunday: Magical Beasts and Pony Tales – An Ignition Children’s Festival Special
It’s Ignition Festival time at City Library, so come and enjoy some fantastical stories. Professional storyteller Kaitrin McMullan as she spins some magical tales to delight children of all ages.Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City LibraryFREE Read more…3 October 2021
2:00pm
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The Great Write Inn
The Great Write Inn is a weekend for writers - held 16 - 17 October 2021.Ignite your passion as a story teller and celebrate the Edwardian Era. On Saturday, enter the Writer’s Matrix and explore... Read more…16 - 17 October 2021
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Fashion FWD >> Disruption through Design
Special Exhibition27 March - 17 October 2021
Fashion FWD >> Disruption through Design is a celebration of fabulous frocks, beautiful couture, and the voices of society’s disruptors.
The exhibition has been designed in-house with a swathe of local and international collaborators: selected iD... Read more… -
Rainbow Book Group and movies
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Rainbow Book Group!Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month for hot drinks/snacks and chat about books, films, culture and all things Rainbow. Celebrating... Read more…19 October 2021
6:00pm
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Once Upon a Sunday: Hip Hop Hurray!
Jump down the rabbit hole with us and uncover some bouncy bunny stories for Spring. Professional storyteller Kaitrin McMullan as she spins some magical tales to delight children of all ages.Children’s Storypit, Ground Floor, City... Read more…7 November 2021
2:00pm
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Continued Sense of Wonder: A Twist in the Tale
Fantastic finales and unexpected endings. Beware the plot spoilers as we share the final pages that packed a punch. Share a favourite or a new discovery, for this adult conversation about children’s books.Dunningham Suite, 4th Floor,... Read more…10 November 2021
7:00pm — 8:30pm
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Joanna Margaret Paul: Imagined in the context of a room
With a multi-disciplinary practice spanning drawing, painting, poetry, photography and film, Joanna Margaret Paul (1945-2003) was an important and pioneering artist of her generation. Imagined in the context of a room considers the resonance and legacy of... Read more…7 August - 14 November 2021