Kootenay Teen News
The Kootenay Library Federation is introducing a Kootenay-wide newspaper created by teens for teens! Interested in getting involved? We need all sorts of content creators: writers reporters photojournalists We can teach you everything you need to know! Get in touch by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca
No Children’s Programming in June
There will be no Children's Programming in June while we take a little break and then prepare for Summer Reading Club!! Stay tuned for more details about our super fun, […]
Slocan Valley Outreach
Nelson Library Outreach makes a monthly visit to the Slocan Valley on the last Monday of the month. Find us at: Passmore Lodge 1:00 to 2:00 - Book check outs, returns, and library card registrations.
Kootenay Girls
Frog Peak Café 1418 Highway #6, Crescent Valley, BCIn this mother-daughter book club for ages 11-13, we will be chatting about When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. We will be meeting at Frog Peak Café, June 28, 6pm. Free pizza meal! Mothers, daughters, grandmas, aunties, neighbours, mentors, all are welcome! This program is run in partnership with the Slocan Valley CBAL. […]
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 15-17
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFriday, June 30, 5:30pm at the Nelson Library. For our June meeting, we are reading A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Morrow. Trans women/girls welcome! Free pizza meal! 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.
Closed for Canada Day
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCThe Library will be closed for Canada Day Saturday July 1 - Monday July 3
Teen Summer Read Then Do Challenge
Teens: have you ever read a book, become enlightened over a social justice issue, and been inspired to help? WE WANT TO GIVE YOU MONEY! We are awarding grants of […]
Adult Summer Reading Contest
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWin Book Prizes!! Monthly draws through July and August.* Download the Adult Summer Reading Game Board here or pick one up at the library. List of Game Squares (also see […]
Summer Reading Club (6-12 year olds) (FULL)
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCSummer Reading Club in-person activities for 6-12 year olds are now FULL. Thank you for your interest and understanding! Reading Records are still available to track your reading goals, collect stickers and earn a medal! Contact nelsonsummerreading@gmail.com with questions (registration CLOSED)
Summer Reading Club (0-6 year olds)
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFREE drop-in activities for babies, toddlers, and pre-school kids. Pre-registration currently not required (subject to change) Wednesdays 10am to 12pm Storytime at 11:30am Join us for exploration, bonding, STEAM stations, simple crafts, and story circle for 0 to 6 year-olds and their caregivers. Come for the whole 2 hours, or stop by as long as […]