Culture Waitaki Blog
The collaborative blog of Culture Waitaki, featuring thoughts and ideas from the Forrester Gallery, North Otago Museum, Waitaki District Libraries and Waitaki District Archive.
Every wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Check out the list below to find out!
A dark, gritty, gut wrenching psychological thriller with heart.
Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Val McDermid
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘The Good Daughter’ by Karin Slaughter
Prepare to be scared! Halloween is just around the corner so here’s our Top Ten picks to get you in the spirit.
Today, October 12 2017, is the centennial commemoration of the Battle of Passchendaele. Records indicate that 843 New Zealand soldiers died that day in 1917, including at least 7 North Otago servicemen.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Check the list below to find out!
A selection of beautiful fans from the collection of the North Otago Museum are currently on display at the Oamaru Opera House.
A dark and beautiful fantasy book you won’t forget!
Perfect for fans of Veronica Roth and Suzanne Collins
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘An Ember in the Ashes’ by Sabaa Tahir
If you love fairy tales give these modern retellings a try!
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Check the list below to find out!
Behind the scenes at the museum I am still working on researching our collections. This work supports the Cultural Facility Development Project. I am continuing work on the museum’s collection of agricultural equipment at the moment.
This installment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘The Wishing Spell’ by Chris Colfer
Thrillers are characterized and defined by the moods they elicit, giving viewers heightened feelings of suspense, excitement, surprise, anticipation and anxiety. I have chosen books that elicit this response.
A selection of fantastic shoes from the collection of the North Otago Museum is currently on display at the Oamaru Opera House.
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Check the list below to find out!
This instalment of Riveting Reads comes to you from Reference and Digital Services Librarian Debbie Price-Ewen.
Her current read is ‘Wonder Woman: Gods and Mortals’ by George Perez
In celebration of Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone 20th birthday here are ten books with a magical adventure.
Ever wondered what your staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘The Name of the Wind’ by Patrick Rothfuss.
A captivating edge of you seat fantasy. An exciting start to a new series.
Nui te Korero: Talking about Diversity, Wednesday 7 June 2017, Aotea Centre, Auckland.
