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Neighbourhood Conversation on Public Space
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWednesday, August 17 at 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. If you haven't had a chance to have the conversation in […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
in field by Mary Hall Nelson, BCAugust 24 and September 7 5:30 pm-7 pm in field by Mary Hall Book discussion of “The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour” by Dawn Dumont. The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is loosely based — like, hospital-gown loose — on the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who left Saskatchewan and toured through Europe in the 1970s. Dawn […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
in field by Mary Hall Nelson, BCAugust 24 and September 7 5:30 pm-7 pm in field by Mary Hall Book discussion of “The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour” by Dawn Dumont. The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is loosely based — like, hospital-gown loose — on the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who left Saskatchewan and toured through Europe in the 1970s. Dawn […]
Explore!: Queer Archives: Then, Now and Forever A PRIDE interactive Event.
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin the library and Kootenay Pride for this follow-up interactive event to the 2022 celebrations. The evening will include interacting with the archives guided by Michael Wicksand brainstorming ways to grow the collection. The Kootenay’s Queer Archives are a treasure trove of local LGBTQ+ history and activism.
Beginning with an Ending: Understanding Your Own Comic
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCOftentimes, we cartoonists get so excited by our cool characters, ideas, conflicts, and moments that we forget to think of where a story is headed. However, having an ending in mind when starting your story will help guide you and what creative decisions you’ll make. What does that story look like when it’s told in […]
Podcast Club
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCLike a book club, but for podcasts! Every month we listen to a curated list of podcast episodes (see list below) on a particular topic or theme and then we meet to discuss them. It’s the perfect discussion for time-starved folks. No long books to read! Listen to the podcasts while you commute, do chores […]
Pipe Bone Beaded Bracelets Workshop
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCLearn from Mi’Gmaq artist Sandra Jacques. Tuesday, October 11th, 4-6pm at the Nelson Public Library. For teens and adults. To register: call 250-352-6333 or email hgoldik@nelson.ca
From the Heart Learning Circle
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCOctober 19 and November 2 5:30-7 at the Library (downstairs) Book Discussion of "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. “Reeling after the death of her uncle, Daunis is trying to adjust to her new normal, a challenge at the best of times in her gossip-prone town, especially when her scandalous origins leave her caught between two […]
Podcast Club: Public Space
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCLike a book club, but for podcasts! Every month we listen to a curated list of podcast episodes (see list below) on a particular topic or theme and then we meet to discuss them. It’s the perfect discussion for time-starved folks. No long books to read! Listen to the podcasts while you commute, do chores […]
From the Heart Learning Circle
Nelson Public Library - lower level 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCOctober 19 and November 2 5:30-7 at the Library (downstairs) Book Discussion of "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley. “Reeling after the death of her uncle, Daunis is trying to adjust to her new normal, a challenge at the best of times in her gossip-prone town, especially when her scandalous origins leave her caught between two […]