If Birds Did Selfies Art Exhibit
The type of nature that often gets immortalized in art is the picturesque and the pretty. Local artist Hollie Wheeler is setting out to change that. Instead of cute birds such as sparrows and robins, why not take the paintbrush and try to capture vultures, buzzards, storks, shoebills, cassowary, ostriches and emus? The result of […]
Saturday Storytime
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin us for Saturday Storytime to enjoy songs, stories, and a craft! Happens once a month from 10:30am - noon In November we will be kicking off Climate Action Week with some environmental stories and recycled crafts! All ages welcome! Drop in! Storytime starts at 10:30am followed by a craft table from 11 to 12
Plant-Dyeing Workshop for Teens
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCLearn to dye fabric with plants and flowers with local textile artist Tracy Fillion. Go home with your own beautiful silk bandana! Saturday, Nov. 2, 1-3 pm. A free event for teens at NPL. Registration required! For more info, contact emaconachie@nelson.ca.
Intro to the Tech Hub – Media Station!
Come learn how to use the library’s dedicated station that offers Adobe Creative Suite software to support projects from graphic design, photography, editing, to animation!
5 Ways to Start: Writing a Novel
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCStaring down a blank page can be more intimidating for new writers than facing a den of lions. For those who have dreamed of writing a novel, but don’t know how to actually begin and need to find practical strategies for filling in all that white space, the Nelson library will be offering a workshop […]
Book Babes
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCBring 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
Crafternoon
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCDrop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for CRAFTERNOON! Crafts, LEGO, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
NaNoWriMo Write-In
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWriting can be a lonely pursuit, but it doesn’t have to be. Community, solidarity and accountability can be helpful tools to help birth the stories. During the month November, a special space will be saved at the Nelson Library for writers working on their novels. These write-ins will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from […]
Cookies and Conversation
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCPractice your English skills at this drop-in program for newcomer adults. Bring your kids! Toys, games, and crafts available for children ages 0-5. Tea and cookies provided. To register or learn more contact: Katherine Van der Veen, Settlement Worker, nelsonsettlement@cbal.org, or text 250-505-6047.
Intro to the Tech Hub – Recording Studio!
Come learn about how to record video, podcasts, music, and more in the library’s recording and photography studio. Lighting kit, green screen , and SLR camera included!