Teens
Youth KTN Internship
Calling all Black teen creators from the Basin! Are you a Black/African Descent creator/writer/thinker wanting to uncover and honour Black presence in the Kootenays? We want to set you up with a mentorship with artist Shayna Jones (google her Black and Rural project - it's amazing!) who will walk you through a research, exploration and […]
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 14-16
Lakeside Park, Nelson BCThursday, July 21, 6pm at Lakeside Park. For our July meeting, we are reading The Fashion Committee by Susan Juby. Trans women/girls welcome! Register by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca and copies of the book can be picked up at the circ desk at the Nelson Public Library.
Friends of the Library Summer Clear Out Sale!
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFriday, July 22 1:30-5:30 & Saturday, July 23 10:30-2:30 Support the library and stock up on Books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles! By donation or fill a grocery bag for $5
Friends of the Library Summer Clear Out Sale!
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFriday, July 22 1:30-5:30 & Saturday, July 23 10:30-2:30 Support the library and stock up on Books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles! By donation or fill a grocery bag for $5
Neighbourhood Conversation on Public Space
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWednesday, August 17 at 7-8:30 pm People in Nelson are having "park bench" conversations with friends, families and neighbours about their visions and dreams for public space, what does and doesn't work in Nelson and area and what equitable access to public space means. If you haven't had a chance to have the conversation in […]
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 14-16
TBAWe are reading The Fashion Committee by Susan Juby. Trans women/girls welcome! Register by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca and copies of the book can be picked up at the circ desk at the Nelson Public Library.
Beginning with an Ending: Understanding Your Own Comic
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCOftentimes, we cartoonists get so excited by our cool characters, ideas, conflicts, and moments that we forget to think of where a story is headed. However, having an ending in mind when starting your story will help guide you and what creative decisions you’ll make. What does that story look like when it’s told in […]
Homeschooler Meetup
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCAn opportunity for homeschooling families to get together for storytime, activities, play, and socializing. Tentatively planned for the last Wednesday of each month (may change due to attendees availability - email jbarber@nelson.ca if this time is not possible or for more information)
Kootenay Girls Book Club for ages 11-13: EVENT POSTPONED
TBAIn this mother-daughter book club, we will be chatting about books we read over the summer. In person event! Register by emailing Sayre at sknight@cbal.org. NOTE: EVENT POSTPONED, NEW DATE T.B.A.
Community Event – Lakeside Park
Lakeside Park, Nelson BCOn Friday Sept. 30th, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the West Kootenay Métis are hosting the Indigenous Community and all Nelson and area residents at the Lakeside Park rotary shelter from 1:00 to 4:00pm. The event is intended to celebrate culture, reflect on the recognition of Indigenous peoples in Canada and in our […]