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fanny kearse Poetry & Collage Workshop

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

Join poet fanny kearse for a restorative experience exploring embodied literary and visual arts. Inspired by a line from fanny's poetry - "dreams are the only thing entirely of our own design" -  this workshop will hold space for the sharing and embodiment of dreams through somatic exercises, writing prompts, and collage art. Participants will […]

Free

Tech Hub Skills Series: Podcast and Voiceover Production 101

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

Discover and learn how to use the library’s tech hub to create a podcast or voiceover recordings in a free two-session workshop. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Oct. 26, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Hands-on tech session: Sat. Oct. 28, 4:00pm to 5:45pm Instructor Mark Stevens has over 20 years’ experience as an on-air radio broadcaster and audio […]

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.

Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

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

Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.    

Event Series Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101

Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101

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

From developing a logo to magazine layouts this free two-part workshop will cover the basics of graphic design for web or print media. Discover the Library’s tech hub and get hands-on time with Adobe Creative Suite software. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Nov. 2, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Adobe Creative Cloud overview session: Sat. Nov. 4, 4:00pm […]

Meet the Mushrooms

Robert Macrae presents an illustrated talk on mushrooms, including detailed information on identity, edibility, nutritition, and medicnal value. On zoom! Email to register at kootenaylibrariesprogramming@gmail.com.

Saturday Storytime

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

To kickstart Climate Action Week join Jackie for a special Saturday Storytime, followed by a craft using recycled materials! Storytime 10:30 to 11am Craft Table 11am to noon **Saturday Storytimes are held once a month, keep an eye on the event calendar and the bulletin board at the bottom of the Library stairs for the […]

Event Series Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101

Tech Hub Skills Series: Graphic Design 101

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

From developing a logo to magazine layouts this free two-part workshop will cover the basics of graphic design for web or print media. Discover the Library’s tech hub and get hands-on time with Adobe Creative Suite software. Introduction Q&A session: Thur. Nov. 2, 5:30pm to 6:45pm Adobe Creative Cloud overview session: Sat. Nov. 4, 4:00pm […]

Climate Solutions Workshop

Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BC

What will it take to solve the climate crisis? The West Kootenay Climate Hub is offering an interactive workshop to the community using the cutting-edge simulation model En-ROADS to explore that question. The workshop will be held at the Nelson Public Library on Monday, November 6, 7pm as part the library’s Climate Action Week. Together […]