News
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Try Geocaching at Elma Turner Library!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin the Top of the South geocaching community this Saturday 11th July for a fun, informative session about this awesome hobby! All ages welcome! Click here for all the details!
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Nelson Public Libraries Closed for Matariki
Date:Categories:NewsAll three branches will be closed on Friday 10 July for Matariki. Our normal hours will resume on Saturday 11 July. Mānawatia a Matariki!
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Get Inspired These School Holidays!
Date:Categories:NewsOur July school holiday programme is live and packed with awesome fun! From escape rooms to mindfulness, there's something for everyone! Click here to check out the full list!
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Kanopy is Temporarily Unavailable until July 1 2026
Date:Categories:NewsDue 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.
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New Fees and Charges from July 1 2026
Date:Categories:NewsFrom Wednesday 1 July, our fees and charges will be changing. For a full list of the changes, please click here.
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Have you signed up for Winter Bingo yet?
Date:Categories:NewsThere's still time to get involved in Winter Bingo! Don't let your reading get put on ice; click here to sign up!
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Nightingale Sewing Machine Temporarily Unavailable
Date:Categories:NewsThe in-library use sewing machine is temporarily unavailable while it gets a service. It will be available for library patrons to use again shortly.
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A New Look for the Nelson Public Libraries App
Date:Categories:NewsOur app is getting a bit of an update. It has a new look, with all the same features plus a few nifty extras, like notifications.
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Kanopy is Temporarily Unavailable until 1 June 2026
Date:Categories:NewsDue 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.
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April Reads - Elma Turner Library Book Chat
Date:Categories:Book BlogNewsOur 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!
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Citizens Advice Bureau is now available at the Elma Turner Library!
Date:Categories:NewsEvery 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!
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Nelson Public Libraries Closed for Anzac Day
Date:Categories:NewsAll 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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Read the Round-Up! - March 2026 Stoke Bookchat
Date:Categories:Book BlogNewsCheck out the awesome reads members of our Stoke Bookchat talked about in March. Want to join the conversation? Stoke Bookchat is on the 3rd Wed of every month at 5.30pm!
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In Days of Old, Before Labubus, We Had Pet Rocks...
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us on Tue April 7 from 11am - 12.30pm for a throwback crafty session making pet rocks! This school holidays only; spaces are limited so book soon! Click here to secure your spot!
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Nelson Public Libraries will be closed on Good Friday & Easter Monday
Date:Categories:NewsAll three branches will be closed on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April for the Easter holidays. We will be open as normal on Saturday 4 April and Sunday 5 April.
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Discover the Wood with our Self-Guided Heritage Walk!
Date:Categories:NewsThis Tuku, we've created an self-guided walk around the Wood, suitable for all ages! Learn some local history at your own pace and discover Nelson! Click here now!
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Franky Baby Won't Be Visiting This Saturday 28th March
Date:Categories:NewsFranky Baby can't make it to the libraries this weekend but he'll be back to see everyone on April 11th!
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Catch us at the Positive Ageing Expo and the Multicultural Festival!
Date:Categories:NewsOur librarians are busy bees this weekend! Come and see us at the Positive Ageing Expo on Saturday at the Headingly Centre, and at Multicultural Festival at Founders on Sunday! See you there!
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Come and get your hands on these brand‑new book club sets!
Date:Categories:NewsClick here to check out our latest additions to our book club sets! Get in quick; they're going fast!
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Update - SMS Outage Resolved
Date:Categories:NewsThe issue with SMS notifications has been resolved. Ngā mihi nui for your patience.
