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Financial Abuse Workshop
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCPresented by a Seniors First BC lawyer, learn about financial abuse as one of the most common forms of elder abuse, as well as safety strategies and resources for assistance. Protect what's yours! Attend the event in person at the library or watch from home on zoom (register at mstorey@nelson.ca to get the link).
Author Talk with Susan Juby: How to Get Away with Writing about Murder
Online! See event detailsJoin other library patrons from the Kootenays, Boundary and Vancouver Island for an online evening with author Susan Juby. We will discuss crime writing and her book, Mindful of Murder. Bring your burning questions! Register by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca
The Suprising Origins of Santa Claus
Online! See event detailsPlease Note: This talk is geared towards adults and may be disillusioning for youngsters, believers and magical thinkers. Join us for an entertaining and thought-provoking evening with Robert Macrae as he presents this illustrated talk exploring the evolution of Santa Claus over time, across borders, and between cultures. This is a free Zoom program presented […]
Poetry Reflections on Water
Online! See event detailsJoin us for Poetry Reflections on Water, a From the Heart Zoom event. Our theme for the evening is With the Waters. Three Indigenous poets will share their connection with water through their work and stories. James Pakootas, Stevey Seymour, and Smokii Sumac will be with us live; join in to share intimacy with the […]
Brandi Morin: On the Frontlines of Indigenous Land Defence
Online! See event detailsIndigenous communities are on the frontlines of the most devastating climate catastrophes across the world. And they are also leading the most powerful movements to stop the expansion of the fossil fuel industry, major culprits of these disasters. Brandi Morin risks her freedom to report on these protest movements, and brings us the most critical […]
Staying Safe Online
Online! See event detailsJoin us for a free online safety information session: Staying SAFE in the Digital World on Feb. 27th, 6:30 pm / 7:30 pm . Learn about scams, bots, bugs, and more, and how to protect yourself and your devices. This program is endorsed by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. Register with the links […]
Library Champions Online Information Session
Are you a new immigrant looking for Canadian volunteer work experience? Online access to community and library resources? Better communication skills? More confidence? New friends and connections to community? A better understanding of your community? The Library Champions Project offers all of these things and much more! To be a Library Champion, you must: Want […]
A Conversation with Alicia Elliott
Online OR at the libraryBC Libraries Present is a virtual author series that brings exciting conversations to library users in every corner of British Columbia. Public Library InterLINK has brought together many libraries, both big and small, to host these events and provide access to award-winning authors to library users across the province. For the first event of this […]
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Centre Webinars
Online OR at the libraryJoin us at home or at the library to watch these important 40 minute sessions featuring different speakers, organized by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Centre. September 23: Health Related Impacts of the Residential School System September 24: Allyship and Confronting Unconscious Bias September 25: Impacts and Addressing Indigenous Identity Fraud September 26: […]
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Centre Webinars
Online OR at the libraryJoin us at home or at the library to watch these important 40 minute sessions featuring different speakers, organized by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Centre. September 23: Health Related Impacts of the Residential School System September 24: Allyship and Confronting Unconscious Bias September 25: Impacts and Addressing Indigenous Identity Fraud September 26: […]