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Iona Whishaw Virtual Author Event

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August 4 at 7 pm on Zoom Cozy up around the computer as we listen to this modern mystery master share about her popular Lane Winslow series, including the recently published 9th book, Framed in Fire. This is a Zoom program, with our Kootenay and Boundary neighbour libraries. Register in advance for this free event: […]

The Art of Collaboration

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For Teens. October 5th 7-8pm pm on zoom. Register by emailing mstorey@nelson.ca. The Art of Collaboration - a discussion and demonstration of working together to create comic books and strips. Ian and Pia will be comparing and contrasting the creation of the single panel gag comic strip and the editorial cartoon. And even if you […]

Nature Talk with Kootenay Libraries

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Nature Talk with Kootenay Libraries Thursday November 24, 2022 7PM on Zoom   Interested to learn more about wildlife in B.C.’s Columbia and Rocky Mountains? Join us, and our neighboring libraries, for an evening discussion on wildlife trends, threats, conservation opportunities, and local citizen science projects. Dave Quinn is a Kimberley-based field biologist, photographer, author, […]

Cultural Appropriation and the Craft: How to Write Without Harm

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Cultural Appropriation and the Craft: How to Write Without Harm December 10 12 pm-1 pm on Zoom A look at the ethics in writing and cultural appropriation. For writers & poets. Presenter bio: Jacqueline Valencia is a Toronto-based writer/editor/critic and earned her Honours BA in English at the University of Toronto. She is the author […]

Kootenay Girls

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Kootenay Girls: In this mother-daughter book club for ages 11-13, we will be chatting about The End of the Wild by Nicole Helget. Mothers, daughters, grandmas, aunties, neighbours, mentors, all are welcome! We will be meeting on zoom, December 13th, 6:30 pm. This program is run in partnership with the Slocan Valley CBAL. Register by […]

Fines for Foods Week!

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BC

The Library is holding its annual Fines for Foods drive from December 19th to 24th. All fines collected during this week will benefit the Nelson Community Food Centre. The Nelson Community Food Centre offers a welcoming environment where people can access healthy food and join a cooking or gardening program.

Kootenay Girls

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Kootenay Girls: In this mother-daughter book club for ages 11-13, we will be chatting about the True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. Mothers, daughters, grandmas, aunties, neighbours, mentors, all are welcome! We will be meeting on zoom, January 25th, 6:30pm This program is run in partnership with the Slocan Valley CBAL. Register by emailing […]

Kootenay Girls

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Kootenay Girls: In this mother-daughter book club for ages 11-13, we will be chatting about the Starfish by Lisa Fipps. Mothers, daughters, grandmas, aunties, neighbours, mentors, all are welcome! We will be meeting on zoom, February 22nd, 6:30pm.  This program is run in partnership with the Slocan Valley CBAL. Register by emailing Sayre at sknight@cbal.org […]

Creating Access: Exploring Life through a Disability-Friendly Lens

Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BC

March 22 11 am-1 pm Library (downstairs), Zoom access also available   Creating Access: Exploring Life through a Disability-Friendly Lens A conversation facilitated by Graceful Coaching. What would a more […]

Homeschool ZOOM viewing Author Talk

Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BC

Monique Gray Smith will be joining Kootenay Libraries via Zoom to discuss the YA version of the popular book "Braiding Sweetgrass." Many students in local schools will be joining with their classes, homeschooling families are invited to join us in the Library for an in-person group viewing. Tuesday, April 4, 1:30-2:30 Participants are not required […]