News
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Tonga Language Week!
Date:Categories:NewsDiscover 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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Update: Planned System Outage
Date:Categories:NewsOur library management system is now back on line and all functionality has resumed. Thank you for your patience.
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Planned System Outage - Wednesday 19 August
Date:Categories:NewsFrom 1am, some of our systems will be unavailable. This includes Kanopy, Libby, and BorrowBox, the library app and catalogue. We expect the outage to remain in place for several hours. Ngā mihi nui.
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Adult Learners' Week | He Tangata Mātauranga 2026
Date:Categories:NewsCelebrate lifelong learning at the libraries this Adult Learners' Week, featuring cultural workshops and community connections. Click here to view our awesome programme!
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Update: Planned Systems Outage Wednesday 12 August
Date:Categories:NewsAll systems, including the Library App and online catalogue, are now back online .Thank you for your patience.
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Planned System Outage - Wednesady 12 August
Date:Categories:NewsFrom 1am, some eResources will be unavailable, including the Library App & the online catalogue, Kanopy, & Libby These will remain offline for several hours. Updates will be posted here.
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Stacy Gregg Author Visit
Date:Categories:NewsStacy Gregg joins us for a story-reading session followed by an open Q&A!
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Family History Month
Date:Categories:NewsFamily History Month is observed annually during the month of August across New Zealand and Australia.
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Small Time is Back!
Date:Categories:NewsSmall Time is back for Term 3! Join Wednesday at 10.30am at the Elma Turner Library or Fridays at 10.30am at Stoke for singing, stories, and bubble fun! Best suited to children aged 0-2.
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Kanopy is temporarily unavailable until August 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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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!
