Week of Events
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
Adult Summer Reading Contest
Win Book Prizes!! Monthly draws through July and August.* Download the Adult Summer Reading Game Board here or pick one up at the library. List of Game Squares (also see full list below) Game Guide Just email library@nelson.ca by the end of July and August with the game square you completed and what you […]
Teen Summer Read Then Do Challenge
Teens: have you ever read a book, become enlightened over a social justice issue, and been inspired to help? WE WANT TO GIVE YOU MONEY! We are awarding grants of $150 to help make a difference. Apply anytime in July and August by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca with the name of the book you […]
Library closed Aug 22 – Aug 24 for renovations
We're making some changes! The Library will be closed Aug 22 - Aug 24 for renovations! You can still call or email us during this time.
“Exploring the Queer Archive: Who-When-How – People, Time and Process”
“Exploring the Queer Archive: Who-When-How – People, Time and Process”
This is a pre-Nelson Pride event and offers an exploration of Michael Wick’s National and Provincial Queer Archive collection, a treasure trove of LQBTQ+ history and activism that affected our Kootenay community. The event is a participatory, hands-on-materials, designed for young and old to mix and explore the vast array of original and physical newspapers, […]