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Kanopy is Temporarily Unavailable until 1 June 2026
25 May 2026, 4:43 pm
Due to high demand, the library’s monthly streaming budget has been reached. Access will automatically resume at the start of the new monthly allocation. We appreciate your understanding.
April Reads - Elma Turner Library Book Chat
1 May 2026, 1:41 pm
Our Elma Turner Library Book Chat got together earlier in the month to discuss their latest reads. Click here to see the list! Want to join the conversation? The next Book Chat is May 12 at 10.30am!
Citizens Advice Bureau is now available at the Elma Turner Library!
30 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Every Monday, drop in to meet with one of the trained volunteer advisors from the Citizens Advice Bureau. Available 9.30am - 6pm weekly at the Elma Turner Library! Click for more details!
Nelson Public Libraries Closed for Anzac Day
21 Apr 2026, 3:00 pm
All three libraries will be closed on Saturday 25 April and Monday 27 April in observance of Anzac Day. The Elma Turner and Nightingale Libraries will be open as normal on Sunday 26 April.

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Elma Turner Library

27 Halifax St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Stoke Library

35 Putaitai St, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Nightingale Library Memorial

2 Beach Rd, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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