News
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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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Have you got your Game On yet?
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us after school on Thursdays at Stoke Library this term for Game On! Whether you're a board game beginner or an enthusiast, drop in to play some of your board and card games!
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Nightingale Library Closed - Sunday 19 October
Date:Categories:NewsDue to staff shortages, Nightingale Library will be closed this Sunday. Elma Turner Library will be open from 1pm-4pm. Thank you for your understanding.
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We are participating in ShakeOut 2025!
Date:Categories:NewsOn Thu 16 Oct at 9:30am, our libraries will be participating in the ShakeOut national earthquake & tsunami preparedness drill. Please join in if you're at one of our branches! Click for more details.
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Update to Libby - Wednesday 15 Oct
Date:Categories:NewsDue to a software update, all Libby users will be logged out on Wed 15 Oct. You will need your library card number and 4 digit PIN to log back in. Please contact us if you do not know your PIN.
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Discover Our Dyslexia-Friendly Fiction Collection
Date:Categories:NewsWe’re proud to offer this collection of dyslexia-friendly print books for adults, designed to support readers who benefit from more accessible formats.
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Celebrate Local Authors with the STEM Writers Book Launch!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin our resident STEM writers on Tue 14 Oct for the launch of four new books by their members! Drop by from 12:30pm to chat with the authors over some light refreshments. Details here!
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Unlimited Borrowing of Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton!
Date:Categories:NewsThis magical true story of healing and wild connection is available all of October, with no waitlists and no holds.
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Mental Health Awareness Week Shoe Decorating!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us on Wed from 3:45pm to decorate a shoe & step towards each other to strengthen community health. All shoes will be displayed on the church steps on on October 11! BYOS (bring your own shoe)!
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JPs are Back!
Date:Categories:NewsThe Justices of the Peace are back at the Nightingale Library from this Friday. Stop by for all your document certifying needs between 12pm - 1pm!
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Update - Major Technical Issue Resolved
Date:Categories:NewsThe major outage we've been experiencing has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience.
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Major Technical Issue
Date:Categories:NewsWe are currently experiencing a major outage of our library system. This is a nationwide issue. We can issue items but we are unable to process returns. Some library apps are also impacted.
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You! Books! Nightingale Library! Today!
Date:Categories:NewsNightingale Library is back in business from 12pm today! Get down to the little library by the sea for all your library needs! Click here for more info on the reopening!
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Shocktober at Nelson Libraries!
Date:Categories:NewsCome down to Elma Turner Library on Fri 3 Oct for a free session on CPR and AED skills run by Hato Hone St John! Starting at 12:30pm so drop by on your lunch break!
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Nightingale Library is Back!
Date:Categories:NewsThe Nightingale Library Memorial reopens Monday 29 September—come explore the shelves and be among the first to borrow books, discover new reads, and reconnect with your library!
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School Holiday Scavenger Hunt on Now!
Date:Categories:NewsGet down to your local library for the I-Spy Scavenger Hunt this school holidays! Find the clues to expose the hidden messages! Check out all our school holiday fun here!
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Community Kōrero with author Andrew Tilling this Sunday!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin author Andrew Tilling this Sunday to hear about his recently published memoir, 'Jogoo the Rooster' and his world travels! 2pm at the Elma Turner Library!
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Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2025
Date:Categories:NewsCelebrate 50 Years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with Nelson Public Libraries! We have a range of huihuinga (events) planned throughout the week. Nau mai, haere mai—everyone is welcome!
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Digicoaches are Here!
Date:Categories:NewsIn partnership with Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, the Elma Turner and Stoke Libraries now have Digicoaches to help with all your basic tech queries. Click here for more info!
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Listen to best-seller 'Verity' with Borrowbox Unlimited!
Date:Categories:NewsListen to Colleen's Hoover's 'Verity' any time this month thanks to Borrowbox Unlimited! No pesky hold queues, no drawn out anticipation; all best-selling romance! Click here to borrow today!
