Kootenay Teen News
See Event DetailsThe 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 […]
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 $150 to help make a difference. Apply anytime in July and August by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca with the name of the book you […]
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 full list below) Game Guide Just email library@nelson.ca by the end of July and August with the game square you completed and what you […]
SRC Metis Crafting (6-12 year olds)
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFULL Today Summer Reading Club welcomes a special guest to Summer Reading Club, local Metis youth Phoebe, to lead us in Indigenous Metis Crafting. All SRC activities for the 6-12 age group require pre-registration (now closed). Thank you for your interest and understanding!
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 […]
Book Launch: A Real Somebody by Deryn Collier
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCDeryn Collier launches her new book A Real Somebody at the library. Inspired by the true story of the author’s aunt and set in 1947 in Montreal, this novel follows the June Grant during one pivotal season of her life as she begins to shake off the conventions of her time to pursue the life […]
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 Let’s Talk Science
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCAll SRC activities for the 6-12 age group require pre-registration (now closed). Thank you for your interest and understanding! **Let’s Talk Science requires parents/guardians to stay in the library during the program Join us for a special Summer Reading Club activity facilitated in collaboration with UBCO-based Let’s Talk Science Program! Ancient Machines Learn about how […]
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 […]