News
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Bridget Williams Books Online Systems Error Now Resolved
Date:Categories:NewsThe Bridget Williams Books Online Systems Error is now resolved. We were experiencing a systems error with our BWB Online subscription that meant it couldn't be accessed from home.
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Nelson Public Libraries Holiday Closure
Date:Categories:NewsAll three branches will be closed from 3pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025 and will resume their normal hours on Saturday 3 January 2026. Click here for more details.
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Bridget Williams Books Online Systems Error
Date:Categories:NewsWe are experiencing a systems error with our BWB Online subscription that means it can't be accessed from home. We are working with our provider to resolve it. We will update when it has been fixed.
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Nelson Public Libraries Closed at 4pm - Tuesday 9 December
Date:Categories:NewsAll three branches will close at 4pm on Tuesday 9 December. Normal opening hours will resume on Wednesday 10 December. Ngā mihi nui for your undertstanding.
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Nelson Public Libraries Discontinuing Hoopla from December 1 2025
Date:Categories:NewsYou can still find all your favourite eBooks and eAudiobooks through Libby and BorrowBox or download Kanopy to get your movie fix! Click here for more info.
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Early Bird Summer Reading Registration - There's Still Time!
Date:Categories:NewsThere's still time to be one of our early birds for our adult Summer Reading Challenge! Sign up today or tomorrow and be in to win an early bird exclusive spot prize! Click here to join the fun!
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Painting in the Children's Section at Elma Turner Library
Date:Categories:NewsParts of the collection will be inaccessible on Thu 20 & Fri 21 November while painting occurs. If you are sensitive to strong smells, please avoid the children's library on these dates.
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Nightingale Library Closed Monday 10 November
Date:Categories:NewsDue to staff shortages, Nightingale Library is closed on Monday 10 November. Stoke and Elma Turner Library are open as normal.
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Get your Nonfiction Fix with BorrowBox Unlimited!
Date:Categories:NewsGet your nonfiction fix without all the waiting thanks for BorrowBox Unlimited! Katherine Rundell's The Golden Mole is a fascinating bestiary available now! Click here to borrow!
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Matt Haig is Available on BorrowBox Now!
Date:Categories:NewsThe Humans by best selling author Matt Haig is available to read now thanks to BorrowBox Unlimited! No waiting needed! Check it out as an eBook or eAudiobook by clicking here!
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Changes to Kanopy
Date:Categories:NewsTo help more people enjoy Kanopy, we’ve adjusted the number of available credits to 10 per month. You’ll still have access to a great selection of films and documentaries—happy watching!
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Get Unlimited Di Morrissey with BorrowBox!
Date:Categories:NewsBorrow River Song by Di Morrissey anytime thanks to BorrowBox Unlimited! Skip the queues and read some bestselling Australian fiction now! eBook and eAudiobook available. Click here to borrow today!
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Dinovember Day Today!
Date:Categories:NewsPop into Elma Turner Library today for two awesome events; an adults talk on Foulden Maar at lunchtime and an afterschool kids talks on some amazing fossils. Both courtesy of Professor Daphne E. Lee!
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Public Libraries NZ Community Impact Survey!
Date:Categories:NewsWe are once again participating in PLNZ's National Community Impact Survey. Click here for details and to complete the 3 minute questionnaire! Paper copies available at all branches.
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Get ready for Dinovember at the Libraries!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin paleontologist Prof. Daphne E. Lee on Wednesday 5 November for 2 rawr-some talks! Can't make it? Don't worry; there's a scavenger hunt on all month! Click here for all the details!
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Noise at Stoke Library - Thu 30 Oct
Date:Categories:NewsOn Thu 30 Oct, Stoke Library will be having shelving units replaced. This may cause some disruption, including noise and limited access to the collection at times. Thank you for your understanding.
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Nelson Public Libraries Closed for Labour Day
Date:Categories:NewsAll three branches will be closed on Monday 27 October in observance of Labour Day. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday 28 October.
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Update - Printing and Photocopying Issue Resolved
Date:Categories:NewsWe now have printing and photocopying services restored at all three banches. Thank you for your patience.
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Update - Printing Services Available at Nightingale Library
Date:Categories:NewsNightingale Library's printer/photocopier is working and is available to the public. Elma Turner and Stoke Libraries still do not have printing and photocopying services.
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Printing and Photocopying Services Unavailable at All Branches
Date:Categories:NewsDue to a nationwide issue, printing and photocopying services are unavailable at all three branches. We will update once they are working again.
