News and Events
Festival of Adult Learning
You’re never too old to learn a new skill, brush up on a hobby, or challenge the brain. This September we are offering a range of activities to celebrate adult learning of all kinds.
National Poetry Day - 26 August
National Poetry Day is Friday 26 August and this year Nightingale Library Memorial will be our poetry hub! Come along to enjoy the Open Mic session with Roger Lusby, and book in to take part in a free poetry-writing workshop with Cliff Fell.
The Community Read
Join us this month for a Community Read.
The Good Wife of Bath is an unlimited BorrowBox title throughout August, meaning you can download the eBook directly to your device without any holds queues or waiting time.
The Pop-Up Library is open
Part of the Elma Turner Library, where strengthening work is completed, has reopened as a Pop-Up Library.
Family History Month at the Library
August is Family History Month and the Library has a number of resources and in-person help to help you dive into your past.
Community Kōrero - Regular Talks from the Community
Join us on the 3rd Sunday of every month and hear from our community on a wide range of interesting topics.
Library Kiosk Collection Point in the City Centre
A Library Kiosk collection point is now open for items on hold and our Click & Collect service. This is operating out of the Nelson City Council Customer Service Centre on the ground floor of Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson.
Elma Turner Library Closure FAQs
We understand you may have questions around the temporary closure of the Elma Turner Library and have put together a list of FAQs to help you.
Elma Turner Library temporarily closed
Nelson City Council has decided to temporarily close Elma Turner Library from today (Thursday 9 June) after an inspection of the ceiling tiles undertaken last week discovered some tiles are much heavier than expected, weighing between 8kg and 11kg.
Learn to make videos on your phone
Thanks to Jess Shirley, NMIT Tutor for Arts & Design, you can make a fantastic video just from using your phone! Join Jess for this free workshop on DIY home videographer tips and tricks for the hobbyist filmmaker, small business content creator, or amateur YouTube streamer.