Adults
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!
Tech Hub Contest – Convince a stranger to read your favourite book!
Ages: all ages Theme: Convince a stranger to read your favourite book. It could be any book - a novel, a non-fiction book, a cookbook, a kids' book - any […]
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 […]
A Book Under Every Tree
We need your help to put A Book Under Every Tree! Donate new books for all ages for the Nelson Community Food Centre's Festive Food Days. Donations are being accepted Nov. 25-Dec. 9 at NPL, CBAL, Notably, Otter Books, and Coles.
Mobile Library @ Slocan Park Hall
Join the library at the Slocan Park Hall for our mobile library! We will bring books for all ages. See you all there!
Cookies and Conversation
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCPractice your English skills at this drop-in program for newcomer adults. Bring your kids! Toys, games, and crafts available for children ages 0-5. Tea and cookies provided. To register or learn more contact: Katherine Van der Veen, Settlement Worker, nelsonsettlement@cbal.org, or text 250-505-6047.
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 […]
Tech Drop In
Do you have a shiny new piece of tech but you’re not sure how to use it? Need a little help figuring out how to download an e-book, set up an e-mail address, or use Word? Drop by to ask general technology questions, get assistance with your devices, and a helping hand with troubleshooting.
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 […]