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Dismantling Ableism: An Introductory Workshop by Graceful Coaching
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCDismantling 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 […]
Public Space: Neighbourhood Conversations
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCNovember 15 at the Library 7-8:30 PM People in Nelson are having “park bench” conversations with friends, families and neighbours about their visions and dreams for public space, what does and doesn’t work in Nelson and area and what equitable access to public space means. Nelson at its Best plans to gather the […]
Nature Talk with Kootenay Libraries
Online! See event detailsNature Talk with Kootenay Libraries Thursday November 24, 2022 7PM on Zoom Interested to learn more about wildlife in B.C.’s Columbia and Rocky Mountains? Join us, and our neighboring libraries, for an evening discussion on wildlife trends, threats, conservation opportunities, and local citizen science projects. Dave Quinn is a Kimberley-based field biologist, photographer, author, […]
Cultural Appropriation and the Craft: How to Write Without Harm
Online! See event detailsCultural Appropriation and the Craft: How to Write Without Harm December 10 12 pm-1 pm on Zoom A look at the ethics in writing and cultural appropriation. For writers & poets. Presenter bio: Jacqueline Valencia is a Toronto-based writer/editor/critic and earned her Honours BA in English at the University of Toronto. She is the author […]
Fines for Foods Week!
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCThe Library is holding its annual Fines for Foods drive from December 19th to 24th. All fines collected during this week will benefit the Nelson Community Food Centre. The Nelson Community Food Centre offers a welcoming environment where people can access healthy food and join a cooking or gardening program.
Author Reading & Short Film showing
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJanuary 18 7 pm at the library Author Reading & Short Film showing Join us at the library for an evening of celebrating Kokanee Glacier Park with a book reading, short film and a chance to share your own memories of the park. Kokanee Glacier Park hut keeper, Petra Hekkenberg, will read from her […]
Podcast Club: January Theme: Kindness
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCPodcast Club: January Theme: Kindness January 24 at 6:30 pm at the Nelson Library (lower level) What is a podcast club? It’s like a book club, but for podcasts! Listen to the episodes below and then join us on January 24th to discuss what we learned. A great way to learn something new […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFrom the Heart Learning Circle Book Discussion: Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining our Future by Patty Krawec. Feb 1 5:30-7 Feb 15 5:30-7 Mar 1: 5:30-7 Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance. Krawec helps […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCFrom the Heart Learning Circle Book Discussion: Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining our Future by Patty Krawec. Feb 1 5:30-7 Feb 15 5:30-7 Mar 1: 5:30-7 Weaving her own story with the story of her ancestors and with the broader themes of creation, replacement, and disappearance. Krawec helps […]
Thinking in Panels: A comics workshop
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCNEW DATE Join Ryan and Bobbi for an interactive workshop to learn about the basics of comics panelling and create a four panel comic collaboratively. This is also a chance to meet other folks who love comics and explore the possibility of a semi-regular meeting. Like a writing group, but for comics! For Adults and […]