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 $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 […]
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 […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJuly 5 & 19, 5:30 pm Discussion of the CBC Podcast Landback, a 6-episode series uncovering land theft in Canada and looks at how Indigenous people are reclaiming their territories, identities and lives. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1341-landback July 5th will be a discussion of first 3 podcast episodes and July 19 we will discuss the remaining episodes. […]
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)
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!