Nelson Public Library
Read for the Seeds!
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin us as we Read for the Seeds. Readers of all ages will exchange their reading credits as we work towards building a seed library for NPL! Every book counts towards our new seed library!
If Birds Did Selfies Art Exhibit
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCThe type of nature that often gets immortalized in art is the picturesque and the pretty. Local artist Hollie Wheeler is setting out to change that. Instead of cute birds such as sparrows and robins, why not take the paintbrush and try to capture vultures, buzzards, storks, shoebills, cassowary, ostriches and emus? The result of […]
NaNoWriMo Write-In
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWriting can be a lonely pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. Community, solidarity and accountability can be helpful tools to help birth the stories. During the month November, a special space will be saved at the Nelson Library for writers working on their novels. These write-ins will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from […]
Make One Take One Tiny Art
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCPick up a kit and create a tiny piece of art. Display it in the Teen Scene, take it home, or gift it to someone you love!
Stitches: An Indigenous Book Club
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCTraditional Indigenous crafts have a magic to them because they have the ability to carry tradition, culture and identity. To get to know an Indigenous craft, is to get to know a nation. To that end, the Nelson Public Library is hosting a unique book club called Stitches run by educator Lesley Garlow starting in […]
Write for Rights with Amnesty International
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWrite a letter and change a life! .A global letter-writing campaign, people from 200 countries around the world standing together with individuals whose Human Rights are being violated. These letters have a huge impact – they give people strength in their struggles, and send a message to HR violators that the world is watching. Every […]
How to Write a Play
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCIf you live long enough in Nelson, chances are that eventually you will see one of Lucas Myers’ one-man shows at the Capitol Theatre. Funny, but with a conscience, Myers’ plays are a community favourite. Ever curious about his process of creation? Myers will be hosting a workshop at the Nelson Library entitled How to […]
Stitches: An Indigenous Book Club
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCTraditional Indigenous crafts have a magic to them because they have the ability to carry tradition, culture and identity. To get to know an Indigenous craft, is to get to know a nation. To that end, the Nelson Public Library is hosting a unique book club called Stitches run by educator Lesley Garlow starting in […]
Winter Stars Social
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCThe holiday season is a time for connecting, though sometimes it can be hard to find a way to connect on these dark December nights. To that end, teens and adults are invited to a Winter Stars Social at the Nelson Library on Saturday, December 14th, 7-8:30pm. The event is free and open to all, […]
Stitches: An Indigenous Book Club
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCTraditional Indigenous crafts have a magic to them because they have the ability to carry tradition, culture and identity. To get to know an Indigenous craft, is to get to know a nation. To that end, the Nelson Public Library is hosting a unique book club called Stitches run by educator Lesley Garlow starting in […]