Adults
Frauds and Scams
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCSeniors First BC will present on what frauds and scams are, common schemes targeting Canadian seniors, safety strategies and resources to consult. Seniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society that provides information, legal advocacy, support, and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being, as well as those […]
Slocan Park Storytime + Mobile Library
Slocan Park Hall 3036 BC-6, Slocan ParkNew Slocan Valley Outreach date and Location, EVERYBODY WELCOME! Attention families: Children's Librarian Jackie is joining the Teddy Bear Club as a monthly special guest, 10am to 10:30. Attention Slocan Valley readers: there will be books to browse, check out and return material, and sign up for a library card (all you need is ID […]
From the Heart
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFrom the Heart is a monthly learning circle committed to listening and learning from Indigenous voices, often through a book study. For the Fall, our theme is conversations. What is next after colonialism and slavery? How do we move forward? Join us for a conversation with two books that highlight Indigenous, Latino and Black perspectives, all […]
Balfour / Area E Library Information Booth + Outreach
Find Children's Librarian Jackie at the Balfour Kids Clothing Share, from 9am to noon at the Balfour Covenant Church (7741 Upper Balfour Rd). She will have an information booth sharing how the Library can support families in Area E. Did you know all school aged kids are eligible for a free Library card? Come and […]
Gardens Will Save Us: A Book Reading
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCAlanda Greene’s book The Impermanence of Broccoli and Other Lessons from the Garden will resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves wondering about the inter-relatedness of life and how that understanding can meet the global crisis. Greene believes that the skills to build a sustainable future can be found in the garden. She will […]
fanny kearse Book Launch
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCA self-described storyteller, disrupter, activist, and truth seeker comes to the Nelson Public Library on Wednesday, October 25, 7pm. fanny kearse reads from her newly published book Umi’s Prayer: Poetry and Prose from a Year of Living and Loving Queer in an evening that promises to be a reflection on all the forms of love, […]
Tech Hub Skills Series: Podcast and Voiceover Production 101
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCDiscover and learn how to use the library’s tech hub to create a podcast or voiceover recordings in a free two-session workshop. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Oct. 26, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Hands-on tech session: Sat. Oct. 28, 4:00pm to 5:45pm Instructor Mark Stevens has over 20 years’ experience as an on-air radio broadcaster and audio […]
fanny kearse Poetry & Collage Workshop
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin poet fanny kearse for a restorative experience exploring embodied literary and visual arts. Inspired by a line from fanny's poetry - "dreams are the only thing entirely of our own design" - this workshop will hold space for the sharing and embodiment of dreams through somatic exercises, writing prompts, and collage art. Participants will […]
Tech Hub Skills Series: Podcast and Voiceover Production 101
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCDiscover and learn how to use the library’s tech hub to create a podcast or voiceover recordings in a free two-session workshop. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Oct. 26, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Hands-on tech session: Sat. Oct. 28, 4:00pm to 5:45pm Instructor Mark Stevens has over 20 years’ experience as an on-air radio broadcaster and audio […]
Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFrom developing a logo to magazine layouts this free two-part workshop will cover the basics of graphic design for web or print media. Discover the Library’s tech hub and get hands-on time with Adobe Creative Suite software. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Nov. 2, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Adobe Creative Cloud overview session: Sat. Nov. 4, 4:00pm […]