Dunedin Public Library

Centuries-old bible only one in southern hemisphere

Centuries-old bible only one in southern hemisphere

A rare find in Palmerston North has caught the eye of a Dunedin library curator, who says the 400-year-old King James Bible is the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Catalogue of debt by city's library users

Catalogue of debt by city's library users

More than 72,000 Dunedin people have access to more than 755,000 books at the Dunedin Public Libraries, although not everyone wants to share them nicely.

Free ebook service soon at Dunedin library

Free ebook service soon at Dunedin library

The Dunedin Public Library is betting there will be a few e-readers placed under Christmas trees this year, and it wants to offer their recipients a free ebook service.

Women's suffrage show

Dunedin City Library is hosting an exhibition to celebrate New Zealand's role in women's suffrage.

Adviser called in to fix library staff problems

Adviser called in to fix library staff problems

A business and life coach has been called in to help staff at the Dunedin Central Library, amid claims of workplace bullying and staff dissatisfaction.

Heritage books valued at $25m

Heritage books valued at $25m

Captain Cook, Gabriel Read and William Larnach all feature, but many Dunedin residents will not know the significance of what is housed within the Dunedin City Library.

Dunedin Library boss leaves with 'very mixed feelings'

Dunedin Library boss leaves with 'very mixed feelings'

As another chapter closes in the life of Bernie Hawke, another page turns, bringing new challenges.

Wrapping up library to protect $25m collection

 Wrapping up library to protect $25m collection

The Dunedin Public Library is wrapping up against the chill of winter to protect $25 million worth of its assets.

New paintings for library

Taieri views have grown by two in the Mosgiel Library after a donation of artworks.

Council to consider expanded library access

Council to consider expanded library access

A shared membership deal could soon turn the page on rules which prevent out-of-town book worms borrowing Dunedin library books.

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