News
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Repair Cafe in Elma Turner Library
Date:Categories:NewsA monthly event helping you to repair your household items, save resources and build community – brought to you by the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum.
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Family History Month
Date:Categories:NewsEvery family has a story. What is yours? Come to the workshop guided by Ancestors Attic.
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Seed Library currently unavailable
Date:Categories:NewsThe Seed Library is currently empty as the volunteers are busy refreshing the collection for your winter planting. Learn more on the Seed Library website.
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Welcome to hoopla!
Date:Categories:NewsRead, listen, and watch with Hoopla Digital!
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Available now on Borrow Box Unlimited
Date:Categories:NewsNo need to wait round for a good read thanks to Borrow Box unlimited titles. These can be downloaded directly to your device anywhere, anytime.
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Book Awards for Children & Young Adults - Young adult fiction nominees
Date:Categories:Book BlogNewsFinalists in the Young Adult fiction award category include old favourites and debut authors.
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Petanque! Swing Ball! Cornhole! Oh My!
Date:Categories:NewsBorrow from our collection of lawn games to take the family fun into the great outdoors! With 5 games to choose from, you're sorted for the school holidays! Click here to see our selection!
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Check out our Memory Care Bags!
Date:Categories:NewsFilled with various items, games, and sensory objects, our memory care bags designed to provide social interaction and enjoyment. Click here to view our selection.
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Available now on Borrow Box
Date:Categories:NewsNo need to wait round for a good read thanks to Borrow Box unlimited titles. These can be downloaded directly to your device anywhere, anytime.
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Newly added in our Digital Library
Date:Categories:NewsCheck the Mango Languages and Road to IELTS, two additions in our Digital Library.
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Libraries closed Friday 28 June
Date:Categories:NewsAll libraries will be closed to observe the Matariki public holiday. Our digital library is open 24/7 so you can enjoy books, movies, magazines, and comic books over the long weekend.
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Did you know we have a Seed Library?
Date:Categories:NewsYou can find over 200 varieties of seed in the Seed Library. These can be taken for no charge and there is no need to use your library card, but you are invited to donate seeds of your own.
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Borrow a Board Game
Date:Categories:NewsFrom classic favourites to modern masterpieces, our diverse collection of board games are available to borrow for 2 weeks for endless hours of fun, laughter, and excitement.
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Changes to fees and charges from 1 July
Date:Categories:NewsFrom Monday 1 July, the $2.00 fee for holds will resume. All holds picked up from 1 July 2024 will cost $2.00. Children's & YA items remain free. Click here for a full list of our fees and charges.
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Nightingale Library Memorial Closed on Sunday 2 June.
Date:Categories:NewsDue to staff illness, Nightingale Library Memorial Closed on Sunday 2 June.
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Sunshine Noir: Mystery at the Library
Date:Categories:NewsJoin acclaimed authors Vanda Symon, Stef Harris & Chris Stewart as they chat with MC Douglas Brooks on how they craft page-whirring tales full of memorable characters. Click here for all the details!
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Last Chance to Catch Our Awesome Local Musicians This Weekend!
Date:Categories:NewsGet into the Elma Turner Library this weekend as we close out NZ Music Month with Tessa Quayle's Jazz on Sat 25th and acoustic-pop sensation Imani-J on Sun 26th. Click here for all the details!
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Planned System Outage - Thursday 16 May 2024
Date:Categories:NewsDue to a planned system outage for data migration, all three branches of the Nelson Public Libraries will be offering limited services on Thursday 16 May 2024. Click for more information.
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Board Games
Date:Categories:NewsOur collection of 15 games can be borrowed for 2 weeks for endless hours of fun, laughter, strategy, and the joy of boardgaming excitement.
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Great titles available right now
Date:Categories:NewsThere's something for everyone with unlimited titles available through BorrowBox. Unlimited means that there are no reserves or waiting around for a great read. Click through to see what's available.
