Culture Waitaki Blog
The collaborative blog of Culture Waitaki, featuring thoughts and ideas from the Forrester Gallery, Waitaki Museum and Archive, Waitaki District Libraries.
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
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!
