Dunedin Public Libraries, public library system in New Zealand
Dunedin Public Libraries is a network of six branches and two mobile libraries spread across Dunedin City, New Zealand. The central branch at Moray Place offers workspace, bookable meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi, and access to books, DVDs, music recordings, and digital resources such as e-books and online newspapers.
The first public library in Dunedin opened in December 1908 at Moray Place, with support from American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The main building moved to a new site in 1981, and by 1989 the service had grown into its current form following local government changes.
The central library at Moray Place works as a meeting place for people of all ages in Dunedin. It also holds collections of sheet music and local recordings, and offers wall space for artists from the area.
Books and other items can be borrowed from and returned to any branch in the network, so there is no need to go back to the same location. A housebound service is available for people who cannot visit a branch in person.
The McNab Collection is one of the largest collections on New Zealand and Pacific history held by any public library, drawing researchers from around the world. The Reed Collection goes even further, with medieval manuscripts and handwritten letters from notable figures that most city libraries would never hold.
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