Week of Events
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
Youth KTN Internship
Calling all Black teen creators from the Basin! Are you a Black/African Descent creator/writer/thinker wanting to uncover and honour Black presence in the Kootenays? We want to set you up with a mentorship with artist Shayna Jones (google her Black and Rural project - it's amazing!) who will walk you through a research, exploration and […]
New: Community Calendar highlighting drop-in programming for children and tweens
What's happening around Nelson? Check out our Community Calendar highlighting drop-in programming for children and tweens
Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 18 month olds to the Library for some rhymes, songs & stories! TUESDAYS at 10:30
Digital Learning Circle
Digital Learning Circle
Nov 8: Email - Back to the Basics Attaching documents and pictures, copy and paste, unsubscribing etiquette Contact Joan jexley@cbal.org or 250 505 2361 to register
Afterschool Activities
Afterschool Activities
Crafts, games, LEGO, STEAM, & stories! Every week it will be a bit different. Activities will be geared towards school aged children aged 5-13. Free, drop-in. 3:30 to 4:30.
Kootenay Girls
Kootenay Girls
Kootenay Girls: In this mother-daughter book club for ages 11-13, we will be chatting about Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan. Mothers, daughters, grandmas, aunties, neighbours, mentors, all are welcome! We will be meeting in person at Frog Peak Café, November 9th, 6pm. This program is run in partnership with the Slocan Valley CBAL. […]
Dismantling Ableism: An Introductory Workshop by Graceful Coaching
Dismantling Ableism: An Introductory Workshop by Graceful Coaching
Dismantling Ableism: An Introductory Workshop by Graceful Coaching. November 9 at 7 pm at the Nelson Library Email hgoldik@nelson.ca or call 250-352-6333 to register. A trauma informed, compassionately embodied introductory workshop of disability. Learn about ableism and access needs, how to embody your experiences, and practical support and suggestions to show up skillfully in […]
Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 15 month olds to the Library for some rhymes, songs & stories! THURSDAYS at 10:30
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 for stories & more! All ages welcome.
Saturday Storytime
Saturday Storytime
DATE CHANGED Join Jackie for Saturday Storytime, followed by a fun craft! Saturday Storytimes will be 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!