Working Session for Pedestrian-friendly Baker Street Experiments
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCCome and join fellow citizens who want to help with practical strategies and actions to experiment with a more pedestrian-friendly Baker Street. This idea came out of a year-long research project by Nelson at its Best on the benefits of public space. Participants at a recent community meeting on public space identified this as […]
Library Closed Tuesday June 20 from 10 am – 1:30 pm
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCThe Library will be closed for staff training Tuesday June 20 from 10 am - 1:30 pm (so we can serve you better!)
Writing Class for Teen Immigrants
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCAre you a teen immigrant looking for support in learning how to write fluently in English? Join us! We are meeting every second Tuesday, 5-6pm at the Nelson Library. Contact Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca to register.
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 $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)