Nelson Public Library
Book Sale
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCThe Friends of the Library are having a book sale this December at the Nelson Library! Support the Library and stock up on your holiday reading. Friday, December 9: 2pm-5:30pm Saturday, December 10: 10:30am-4:30 pm We're still accepting donations of your gently used books, puzzles, games, CDs and DVDs until December 2nd. Please […]
Amnesty International’s Write For Rights Event
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCAmnesty International’s Write For Rights Event Saturday, December 10am-3pm at the Nelson Library (upstairs) Write a letter and change a life! People around the world participate in this global letter-writing campaign, standing strongly with persons or groups whose human rights are being violated. https://www.amnesty.ca/writeathon/write-for-rights-cases/ There will be information and materials people can take […]
Book Sale
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCThe Friends of the Library are having a book sale this December at the Nelson Library! Support the Library and stock up on your holiday reading. Friday, December 9: 2pm-5:30pm Saturday, December 10: 10:30am-4:30 pm We're still accepting donations of your gently used books, puzzles, games, CDs and DVDs until December 2nd. Please […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mother Daughter Book Club for ages 15-17
Nelson Public Library 602 Stanley St., Nelson, BCWe will be discussing “You Have a Match” by Emma Lord. We will meet at the library. Pizza supper included! Register by emailing Melodie Rae at mstorey@nelson.ca
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]