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.
Dark humour and mayhem aplenty in this first installment by Tom Lloyd
Perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Joe Abercrombie
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
This weekend the wider Waitaki community has been invited to celebrate Chinese New Year in Oamaru Public Gardens with an International Food Court, Performances, Chinese games and more.
From Margaret Atwood to Gillian Flynn, there are different types of unreliable narrators who make there books a compelling read. Here are a few that stood out to me
Ever wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Read the list below to find out!
Tomorrow, 6 February, is Waitangi Day. One of the first exhibitions I was involved with at the North Otago Museum was hosting the touring exhibition Treaty 2 U back in 2011.
A selection of interesting men's headwear the collection of the North Otago Museum is currently on display at the Oamaru Opera House.
Love ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try some of the books listed below.
An exciting introduction to a brand new steampunk/fantasy series.
Perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Juliet Marillier.
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Enjoy films based on fact? Why not try one of the great DVDs on this list?
All DVDs are located by the front doors
Every wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Check out the list below to find out!
Love Outlander but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try some of the books listed below.
An engaging and stellar fantasy with something for everyone
Perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Juliet Marillier
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘Fire’ by Kristin Cashore
Time to get into the Christmas spirit! Check out our new Christmas Books in the list below
Every wondered what the staff at the Oamaru Library are reading? Check out the list below to find out!
Love Game of Thrones but can’t seem to find anything similar? Why not try some of the books listed below.
The magnificent Craig's fountain occupies a focal point near the main entrance to the Oamaru Public Gardens. Officially opened during the Floral fete on 13 April 1914, the fountain was purchased with bequest funds of 500 pounds from the estate of prominent Oamaru timber merchant James Craig.
A sweeping tale blending together magic and emotional truth
Perfect for fans of Rachel Caine and Victoria Aveyard
This instalment of Riveting Reads come to you from Assistant Youth Librarian Kerrie Gamble.
Her current read is ‘Strange the Dreamer’ by Laini Taylor
From immigration to banishment read our Top Ten Items about displacement
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