Nelson Public Library
Teen Fire-Smart Model House Design Contest
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCPick up a take-away kit, learn about emergency preparedness, and build a model of a fire-resilient house. Send a photo of your creation to emaconachie@nelson.ca for a chance to win a cool prize!
Book Launch + Author Reading: Caroline Woodward
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCBring the kids to the Library for a local author reading and book launch! Caroline Woodward splits her time between the Kootenays and a lighthouse on the coast! Come hear her read from the picture book inspired by her time as a lighthouse keeper, "Have You Ever Heard a Whale Exhale?" Books will be available […]
Words and Wilderness: An Eco-Reading
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCShuswap author Deanna Barnhardt Kawatski has a remarkable number of published books under her belt. Her nine books vary in genre from fiction to memoir to children’s books to travel writing, but a theme that rises often through her work is an intentional respect for the land. All are invited to the Nelson Public Library […]
AI Curious?
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCCurious about all the hype around Artificial Intelligence? Wondering if it would be useful in your personal life or are you concerned about the ethics? This session will introduce you to the world of ChatGPT, explaining how to use the tool at home, work and school in a responsible way. Join us for the this […]
Healing Stone Pouch Workshop
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin Ann-Marie Smith of Native Creations for an interactive workshop learning how to make healing stone pouches! This is a workshop for ages 8-14. Please register using the link. Contact jbarber@nelson.ca if you have questions.
Beaded Earring Workshop
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCJoin Ann-Marie Smith of Native Creations for an interactive workshop learning how to make beaded earrings! This is a registered event for adults and older teens - please use the link to register. Contact mstorey@nelson.ca if you have questions.
Valley Deep, Mountain High – Tom Wayman Book Launch
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWest Kootenay author Tom Wayman will launch two new books—a prose memoir and a collection of poems. Wayman’s memoir, from BC’s Harbour Publishing, is entitled The Road to Appledore or How I Went Back to the Land Without Ever Having Lived There in the First Place. The book covers Wayman’s adventures and misadventures since moving […]
Indigenous Reads Book Club
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCEmbark on a learning journey with us! We will be reading books exploring the truth of Indigenous history and stories. Come to one or come to all and learn the richness of Indigenous culture. New learners welcome! MMIWG2S (Murdered, Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, Two Spirit) - Surviving the City by Tasha Spillet - January 24 […]
Graphic Novel Author Talk!
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCGRAPHIC NOVEL AUTHOR TALK! 🔥 The story of a Kootenay summer: forests are burning, old-growth activists are blockading, and a rookie wildfire fighter wrestles with her Doukhobor past while working to protect the future. We Were Found in the Fires, an in-progress book by writer-artist Nathan Wilkinson with writer Anne DeGrace, is coming to toi […]
Finn Steer Art Show
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCCheck out new work by emerging artist and LVR student Finn Steer, on display in the Teen Scene until the end of June.