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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

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, BC

Win 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 […]

Event Series Private: Summer Reading Club

Summer Reading Club (6-12 year olds) (FULL)

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

Summer 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)

Event Series Summer Reading Club (0-6 year olds)

Summer Reading Club (0-6 year olds)

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

FREE 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 […]

Event Series Private: Summer Reading Club

Summer Reading Club MEDAL CEREMONY (6-12 year olds)

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

It's the final day of Summer Reading Club and you are all invited to come to the Medal Ceremony. Shake hands with a special guest, enjoy some snacks, and show your parents some of the fun things you did and learned! This event is for participants in the SRC in-person pre-registered programming, but no registration […]

Library closed Aug 22 – Aug 24 for renovations

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BC

We're making some changes! The Library will be closed Aug 22 - Aug 24 for renovations! You can still call or email us during this time.

“Exploring the Queer Archive: Who-When-How – People, Time and Process”

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BC

This is a pre-Nelson Pride event and offers an exploration of Michael Wick’s National and Provincial Queer Archive collection, a treasure trove of LQBTQ+ history and activism that affected our Kootenay community. The event is a participatory, hands-on-materials, designed for young and old to mix and explore the vast array of original and physical newspapers, […]

Event Series Book Babes

Book Babes

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

Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment. Drop-in. TUESDAYS at 10:30

Event Series Afterschool Crafternoon

Afterschool Crafternoon

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

Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON! Crafts, LEGO, Ozobots, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.