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
Books Under Every Tree
Books Under Every Tree: Donate new books for all ages for the Nelson Community Food Centre’s Festive Food weeks! Donations are accepted from November 22 to December 5th at the library, CBAL office (608 Lake Street), Notably (454a Ward Street), and Otter Books (398 Baker Street). Questions? Email Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca or call Joan […]
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.
Homeschooler Meetup
Homeschooler Meetup
An opportunity for homeschooling families to get together for activities, STEM stations, LEGO, crafts, and socializing.
Book Babes
Book Babes
Bring your 0 to 15 month olds to the Library for some rhymes, songs & stories! THURSDAYS at 10:30
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 15-17
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 15-17
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 15-17. Friday, December 2nd at 5:30-7. We will be discussing “Radio Silence” by Alice Osman. We will meet at the library. Pizza supper included! […]
Saturday Storytime: Holiday Season Edition!
Saturday Storytime: Holiday Season Edition!
Saturday Storytime, Author Reading, and Crafts in the Library! This Saturday, December 3rd, we welcome special guest and local Children's Author, Kathy Sager, to read from her Winter Solstice themed […]