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  • Adult Learners Week: Ink Play!

    4 Sep 2026, 2:27 pm

    Experiment with ink this Adult Learners Week! On Tue 8 Sept from 1.30-3pm, practice Enso circles & Tikle mark making or just try out different brush types! Spots are limited; click to book! 18+ only.

  • Return of the Seeds!

    1 Sep 2026, 12:00 pm

    Join the Nelson Seed Library this Saturday from 1-3pm as they celebrate the return of the seeds at the Elma Turner Library. Gain inspiration, get practical tips, and, best of all, grab some seeds!

  • Planned System Outage - Wednesday 9 September

    31 Aug 2026, 10:00 am

    From 9pm - 12am, there will be a brief outage of our system while routine testing is carried out. This may affect the Library App & online catalogue, Libby, Kanopy, & other eResources.

  • Tonga Language Week!

    19 Aug 2026, 10:00 am

    Discover the beauty of Tongan language and culture at Elma Turner Library on Saturday 22 August. From 11am, join us for creative crafts and a cultural display! All ages welcome!
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Elma Turner Library

27 Halifax St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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  • Monday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
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Stoke Library

35 Putaitai St, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

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  • Monday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
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2 Beach Rd, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

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