The library will be closed for...
Remembrance Day - Tuesday, November 11th
 Join the West Kootenay Climate Hub and Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health at the Nelson Public Library for an evening of community reflection and discussion on climate and connected causes we all care about.
Saturday, November 8th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
 
Other BC Library Climate Action Week (Nov 1-8) events
 
Community Desks
Drop by the library each afternoon from November 4-7 to learn about the fantastic sustainability efforts of different local organizations!
 
Tuesday (2:30 to 4:30) - Kootenay Native Plant Society 
Wednesday (2:30 to 4:30) - Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce Business & Climate Advisor Program
Thursday (2:00 to 4:00) - West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps
Friday (2:30 t0 4:30) - West Kootenay Cycling Coalition
 
Teen Movie Night: 2040
Enjoy movie theatre snacks and a screening of the uplifting documentary 2040, which paints an aspirational vision of the future built on opportunities we have today.
Tuesday, November 4th
5:00 - 7:00 pm 
 
Regular children's programming will be nature themed all week!

Become a Library Trustee!
The Nelson Library Board is seeking community-minded individuals from Nelson and surrounding areas for their volunteer board! Application forms are available at www.nelsonlibrary.ca and can be submitted to the attention of Tracey Therrien, Chief Librarian: ttherrien@nelson.ca

Mobile Library at Slocan Park Community Hall
Join the library at the Slocan Park Hall for our mobile library! We will bring books for all ages.
Tuesday, November 25th
10:00 to 12:00 pm

Friends of the Library Book Sale!
The Friends of the Library will have a book sale on November 14 to 15. Donations of like new books and puzzles welcome until November 7.

Digital Detox Series - Tracks in the Stacks
Join our friends from Kootenay Co-op Radio for an evening of listening to records and forming new connections!
Friday, November 28th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tech Drop In
Drop by on Thursday afternoons to ask general technology questions, get assistance with your devices, and a helping hand with troubleshooting issues.
Every Thursday
1:00 - 2:30 pm
 
Tech Hub Tours
Did you know the library has a Digitization Station, Recording & Photography Studio, and Media Station? If you're curious about what these three Tech Hub rooms have to offer, come by for a tour!
Friday, November 7th
5:30 - 6:30 pm

BC Libraries Present: Upheaval - Elbows Up!
An online event! Come hear Elamin Abdelmahmoud and two contributors (to be revealed soon) discuss this pivotal moment in history, how we got here, and how we walk together into an uncertain future.
November 6th
12:00 - 1:30PM
 
Enjoy kids programming at the Library all November long!
 
Every Tuesday at 10:30 am is Book Babes - Where wee ones aged 0-18 months join us for rhymes, songs, and stories. It's a great way to meet other parents too!
 
Every Tuesday at 3:30 pm is Crafternoon - For kids aged 5-13: Crafts, Lego, DataDuo, STEAM stations and more! Every week is a bit different! Geared for 5-13 year olds.
 
Every Wednesday at 3:30 pm is Drop-in Reading Buddies - Interested? Email Erin at emaconachie@nelson.ca to get involved.
 
Every Thursday at 10:30 am is Family Storytime - Sing your favorite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome for this happy half hour.

Saturday Storytime at the Mall
On the Second Saturday of each month, join us for songs and stories for all ages at the Chahko Mika Mall.
Saturday, November 8th
10:30 - 11:00 am
 

Tween Karaoke Party
If you are between the ages of 10-12 and love to sing, then these karaoke parties are for you! All you need to bring is yourself, your voice, and your ears.
Monday, November 10th
3:30 to 5:30
Teens DIY After-School Snack Club 
Hungry? Learn how to make simple and nutritious snacks, hang out with friends, and refuel after the school-day.
Thursday, November 6 & 20th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
 
Teens Fibre Arts Club
Bring your own knit, crochet, needle-felt, or other hand-work project, have an after-school snack, and hang out with friends. Brand new to fibre arts? Learn basic knit or crochet stitches, and start a WIP of your own.  
Thursday, November 27th
3:30 - 4:30 pm
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Nelson Public Library
 602 Stanley Street
Nelson, British Columbia V1L 1N4
250-352-6333
https://nelson.bc.libraries.coop/