Week of Events
Read for the Seeds!
Join us as we Read for the Seeds. Readers of all ages will exchange their reading credits as we work towards building a seed library for NPL! Every book counts towards our new seed library!
Tech Hub Contest – Convince a stranger to read your favourite book!
Ages: all ages Theme: Convince a stranger to read your favourite book. It could be any book - a novel, a non-fiction book, a cookbook, a kids' book - any book that you consider your favourite! Runtime: November 1 - January 3 Rules: You must use at least two elements in the Tech Hub Your […]
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 […]
A Book Under Every Tree
We need your help to put A Book Under Every Tree! Donate new books for all ages for the Nelson Community Food Centre's Festive Food Days. Donations are being accepted Nov. 25-Dec. 9 at NPL, CBAL, Notably, Otter Books, and Coles.
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
Crafternoon
Crafternoon
Drop 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
NaNoWriMo Write-In
Writing 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 […]
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Drop by the Library Thursday mornings at 10:30 come to sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome.
Tech Drop In
Tech Drop In
Do you have a shiny new piece of tech but you’re not sure how to use it? Need a little help figuring out how to download an e-book, set up an e-mail address, or use Word? Drop by to ask general technology questions, get assistance with your devices, and a helping hand with troubleshooting.