The library is heading outside to the
Wildfire Awareness Park Party
The library is going to Lakeside Park for the Nelson and Area Wildfire Risk Reduction Committee's park party! Come over, say hello, and check out our emergency preparedness resources.
Thursday, July 9th
Lakeside Park
2:00 - 6:00 pm

Nelson ArtWalk 2026!
The library is a Nelson ArtWalk venue again. Join us all summer long as we host local artwork!
 
ArtWalk Opening Night with Faith Welsh
Don't forget to drop by the library on ArtWalk's second opening night to see the art of Faith Welsh. She will be available all evening to answer your questions and chat about her process. 
Friday, July 31st
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Tech Hub - Creating Digital Content 
Join us for a guided session on using one of the three Tech Hub rooms. Come learn how to record a podcast, digitize documents, tapes, vinyl records, or professionally edit your photos. There will be 30 minutes of instruction/orientation and 90 minutes of work time. 
Sign up here!
Appointments every Tuesday, Thursday + Saturday until July 18th

Beach Reads Book Club
Join us at the library for a relaxed, social gathering where everyone brings their own favorite summer read to chat about. Whether it’s a romance, thriller, memoir, or lighthearted escape, all “beachy” reads are welcome!
Thursday, July 23rd
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Summer Reading Club
Join us in the children's section downstairs every week for special themed kids activities! Crafts, games, special guests and more. 
 
Be sure to pick up your reading record and track your summer reading for chances to win fun prizes and get a cool medal at our end of summer ceremony. See our events page for more details and to register!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Ages 6-11
10:30 - 12:30 pm

Summer Storytime 🌻
0-5 Storytime has moved to Thursdays for the summer! Come join us in the children’s section for Storytime. Every Thursday from July 2nd to August 19th. Stories, felt boards, songs and rhymes.
Every Thursday
Ages 0-5
10:30 - 11:00 am
Teen Cooking Club
Love to cook? Inspired by TikTok trends? Learn to make delicious, nutritious recipes from your favourite food influencers! Cook, eat, and connect in a welcoming, inclusive space. Three sessions at Nelson Community Food Centre, 602 Silica St. 
 
Please note: These sessions are now full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact emaconachie@nelson.ca
 
Thursday, June 9, 16, 23
Nelson Community Food Centre
1:00 - 3:30 pm

Nelson Public Library
 602 Stanley Street
Nelson, British Columbia V1L 1N4
250-352-6333
https://nelson.bc.libraries.coop/