We will be closed Friday, March 7 for staff training
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Looking for the next great thing to borrow?
 
No Judgment: Book Launch
No Judgment chronicles a road trip Philip Seagram took across Canada, busking along the way. It's about human connection in a disconnected world and the role music can play in holding us together. 
Saturday, March 29, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the library
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Intro to Living Mindfully
Learn how adopting wellness practices can reduce stress, improve productivity and enhance long-term well-being.
Saturday, March 15, 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the library
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Lunch and Learn: Filing Taxes for People with Disabilities
In this online information session that is specifically aimed at people with disabilities and their families, learn more about why everyone should file taxes and how to begin. 
Wednesday, March 12, 12:00 -1:00 pm on Zoom
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Magazine Drive 
March is magazine drive at the library. When you sponsor a magazine, we promote your business or name on the cover of every issue. 
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Tech Hubs...Tech Help 
Check our calendar of events to get one-on-one help this month. Note: these are the last tech hub workshops until the Fall. 
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Cookies and Conversation 
Practice your English skills at this drop-in program for newcomer adults. Bring your kids.  Wednesday, March 5 & 19, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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A Love Letter to Nelson Public Library volunteers
 
Saturday Storytime Join us March 8th for a special Storytime. We will explore the science principles in our favorite stories. Storytime starts at 10:30. From 11:00 to 12:00 there will be a preschool science activity. 
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Tweens Create Try out making zines, collages, buttons, and more in this intro to our makerspaces. Contact Jesse at jletford@nelson.ca to register (registration appreciated but not necessary). Geared towards 10-12 year olds. Monday, March 17, 2-5pm
 
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Stuffie Sleepover: Bring your favourite stuffed animal to the library for a sleepover during March break. Who knows what your stuffie will get up to during this fun sleepover party? (We’ll take pictures!) If you think you’re stuffie would love this, drop them off at the children’s librarian’s desk at the Library on Monday, March 17, and be sure to fill out a name tag for your stuffie. You can pick them up the next day and see what stories they have to tell you.
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Osmo Kits for Kids We have new additions to our Library of Things collection: Little Genius Starter Kit for Ipad and Genius Starter Kit for Fire Tablet. Check out the kits just like a book. 
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Did you know that free children's events happen every week?
  • Every Tuesday at 10:30am is Book Babes- Bring your 0 to 18-month-olds for rhymes, songs & stories! A great way to meet other parents and caregivers, and enhance early literacy skills in a casual environment.
  • Every Thursday at 10:30am is Storytime - Sing your favourite songs and hear some great stories! All ages welcome. 
  • Every Tuesday at 3:30pm is Crafternoon - Crafts, LEGO, DatoDuo, STEAM stations & more! Every week is a bit different! Geared for 5-13 year olds.  
March Teen Scene Quiet Quest: Pick up an EV (electic vehicle) or solar car building kit and put it together over Spring Break!
 
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Youth Makerspace Workshops during Spring Break
Join us for one or all four of our hands-on workshops in the library’s makerspaces. Record your music in the recording studio, make art from analog materials in the digitization station, use fancy software to design a zine, and make some art with your hands.
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Teen Hive Mind 
Hey teens! What can NPL do for you? Share your ideas about library programs, services, and collections with Teen Services Coordinator Erin. We’ll have pizza and treats.
Thursday, March 13, 3:30-5:00 pm. 
 

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250-352-6333

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