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Pen Pal Club
Libraries across the Kootenays are bringing back the lost art of correspondence. Join the club and we will match you up with someone to correspond with by snail mail. This is a great opportunity to encourage one another in a trying time! Here is how it works: Register by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca and […]
Kootenay Teen News
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
3 events,
Slocan Valley Outreach
Slocan Valley Outreach
Nelson Library Outreach makes a monthly visit to the Slocan Valley on the last Monday of the month. Find us at: Pharatree Learning Centre in Winlaw 11:00am - Join Jackie, the Nelson Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, for a fun storytime celebrating inclusion and diversity. Since this event is taking place during Spring Break, the stories […]
5 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
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
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for crafts, LEGO, STEAM stations, & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
Writing Class for Teen Immigrants
Writing Class for Teen Immigrants
Are 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.
3 events,
Kootenay Girls
Kootenay Girls
In this mother-daughter book club for ages 11-13, we will be chatting about the The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani on Wednesday, March 29th, 5:30 - 7pm. Mothers, daughters, grandmas, aunties, neighbours, mentors, all are welcome! This program is run in partnership with the Slocan Valley CBAL. Register by emailing Sayre at sknight@cbal.org
4 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 for stories, songs & more! All ages welcome.
Homeschooler Meetup
Homeschooler Meetup
An opportunity for homeschooling families to get together in a casual environment for activities, STEM stations, LEGO, crafts, and socializing. Held the LAST Thursday of the month at 1:00 to 2:00pm.
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5 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
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
Homeschool ZOOM viewing Author Talk
Homeschool ZOOM viewing Author Talk
Monique Gray Smith will be joining Kootenay Libraries via Zoom to discuss the YA version of the popular book "Braiding Sweetgrass." Many students in local schools will be joining with their classes, homeschooling families are invited to join us in the Library for an in-person group viewing. Tuesday, April 4, 1:30-2:30 Participants are not required […]
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for crafts, LEGO, STEAM stations, & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
3 events,
From the Heart Learning Circle
From the Heart Learning Circle
Book discussion: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. April 5: 5:30-7 April 19: 5:30-7 May 3: 5:30-7 From the Heart is a group committed to listening and learning from Indigenous voices, often through a book study. We will read and discuss this book over multiple sessions as we like to take […]
3 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 for stories, songs & more! All ages welcome.
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
6 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
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
Digital Learning Circle
Digital Learning Circle
Apr 11: Podcasts & Streaming Services What are they? Is there a cost? How do I find them? Contact Joan jexley@cbal.org or 250 505 2361 to register
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for crafts, LEGO, STEAM stations, & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
2 events,
3 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 for stories, songs & more! All ages welcome.
3 events,
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 15-17
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 15-17
Friday, April 14, 5:30pm at the Nelson Library. For our April meeting, we are reading Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon. 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.
3 events,
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
Join Jackie for Saturday Storytime, followed by a craft! 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 dates!
2 events,
2 events,
4 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
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
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for crafts, LEGO, STEAM stations, & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
3 events,
From the Heart Learning Circle
From the Heart Learning Circle
Book discussion: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. April 5: 5:30-7 April 19: 5:30-7 May 3: 5:30-7 From the Heart is a group committed to listening and learning from Indigenous voices, often through a book study. We will read and discuss this book over multiple sessions as we like to take […]
4 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 for stories, songs & more! All ages welcome.
Understanding Your Mortgage With Robert Macrae
Understanding Your Mortgage With Robert Macrae
Understanding Your Mortgage With Robert Macrae Thursday, April 20th at 6:30p.m on Zoom Understand your mortgage and save money! In this presentation, Robert will share practical tips on how you can avoid thousands of dollars in mortgage interest payments. With high interest rates and housing prices through the roof, this is for anyone considering […]
2 events,
2 events,
2 events,
3 events,
Slocan Valley Outreach
Slocan Valley Outreach
Nelson Library Outreach makes a monthly visit to the Slocan Valley on the last Monday of the month. Find us at: Pharatree Learning Centre in Winlaw 11:00am - Join Jackie, the Nelson Public Library’s Children’s Librarian, for a fun storytime. 11:30 to 12:30pm - Book check outs, returns, and library card registrations. Everyone Welcome! Passmore […]
5 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
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
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for crafts, LEGO, STEAM stations, & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13.
Writing Class for Teen Immigrants
Writing Class for Teen Immigrants
Are 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.
4 events,
Library Closed on Wednesday April 26
Wednesday Apr 26: The Library will be closed for staff training (so we can serve you better!)
Kootenay Girls
Kootenay Girls
In this mother-daughter book club for ages 11-13, we will be chatting about the Tinfoil Sky by Cyndi Sand-Eveland. We will be meeting at Frog Peak Café, April 26th, 5:30pm. Special visit from the author and free pizza meal! Mothers, daughters, grandmas, aunties, neighbours, mentors, all are welcome! This program is run in partnership with […]
4 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 for stories, songs & more! All ages welcome.
Homeschooler Meetup
Homeschooler Meetup
An opportunity for homeschooling families to get together in a casual environment for activities, STEM stations, LEGO, crafts, and socializing. Held the LAST Thursday of the month at 1:00 to 2:00pm.
3 events,
Friends of the Library Spring Sale
Friends of the Library Spring Sale
The Friends of the Library are having a book sale this April at the Nelson Library! Friday, April 28: 12 pm-5:45 pm Saturday, April 29: 10 am-4pm We're now accepting donations of: New condition books, DVDs and CDS, audiobook CDs and puzzles Our general guideline is books that are less than 10 years old (but […]
3 events,
Friends of the Library Spring Sale
The Friends of the Library are having a book sale this April at the Nelson Library! Friday, April 28: 12 pm-5:45 pm Saturday, April 29: 10 am-4pm We're now accepting donations of: New condition books, DVDs and CDS, audiobook CDs and puzzles Our general guideline is books that are less than 10 years old (but […]
2 events,
4 events,
Book Babes
Book Babes
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 […]
Afterschool Crafternoon
Afterschool Crafternoon
Drop in between 3:30 and 4:30 every Tuesday for crafts, LEGO, STEAM stations, & more! Every week is a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged […]
3 events,
From the Heart Learning Circle
From the Heart Learning Circle
Book discussion: Five Little Indians by Michelle Good. April 5: 5:30-7 April 19: 5:30-7 May 3: 5:30-7 From the Heart is a group committed to listening […]
3 events,
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 for stories, songs & more! All ages welcome.
2 events,
3 events,
Community Drag Storytime
Community Drag Storytime
Unshushable, a family-friendly age-appropriate drag storytime, to be held at the Nelson United Church, Saturday, May 6th, at 10:30am. Tickets are FREE and available at the Capitol Theatre box office […]