News
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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!
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Home Truths by Charity Norman is Here to Give You Chills!
Date:Categories:NewsGet your thrilling fix anytime! Charity Norman’s Ngaio Marsh Award-winner Home Truths is now always available on BorrowBox Unlimited—no holds, no wait!
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All Aboard with Age Concern is Back!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us at Stoke Library on Monday 8 Sept 1:30-3:00pm and Elma Turner Library on Friday 12 Sept 10am-12pm for eBus info sessions aimed at seniors. Sessions led by Age Concern.
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Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga 2025
Date:Categories:NewsCelebrate lifelong learning with diverse events at the Festival of Adult Learning, featuring cultural workshops and community connections.
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Live Music Series Presents The Nelson Guitar Orchestra!
Date:Categories:NewsPop into the Elma Turner Library this Sunday at 2pm for a mini-concert from the Nelson Guitar Orchestra!
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Experience the Art and Flavour of Chinese Culture!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us at the Elma Turner Library this Chinese Language Week to explore the sights, sounds, and tastes of China with sessions on calligraphy, paper cutting, and tea tasting! Click here for more!
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Historical Book Sale at the Elma Turner Library
Date:Categories:NewsOur monthly book sale is back with a historical theme. Pop down to the library during opening hours on Friday 29 August - Sunday 31 August for some great deals. $1 per book or fill a bag for $5!
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Want to Learn about Family History Research and AI?
Date:Categories:NewsCome along to our lunchtime eLearning session this Thursday to learn about how AI can help with your family history research!
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Celebrate Found Family this August with 'Carmen'!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us at Elma Turner Library today from 4pm for a screening of the 1989 documentary about New Zealand icon, Carmen Rupe! Click for more info!
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Got a Local History Story to Share? Add it to The Prow!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us next Tuesday lunchtime and add Your Story to The Prow! Our librarians will show you how to add Your Story with pictures, and answer any questions you may have! Click for more details!
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Matthias Otto at the Elma Turner Library this Saturday!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin us on Saturday for the first of two family history workshops with experienced researcher, Matthias Otto! Click for all the details!
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Read 'All Fours' Now!
Date:Categories:NewsTired of waiting for your copy of Miranda July's bestselling book? Unlimited copies of both the eBook and eAudiobook (read by the author, no less) are available right now in the BorrowBox app.
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Skip the holds queue with BorrowBox Unlimited
Date:Categories:NewsThere's something for everyone with unlimited titles now available through BorrowBox. Unlimited means that there are no reserves, no queues and no waiting around for a great read.
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Family History Month
Date:Categories:NewsAugust is Family History Month at the libraries. Click here to view our awesome programme!
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Early Closure Notice – Stoke and Elma Turner Libraries
Date:Categories:NewsStoke and Elma Turner Libraries will close at 5 PM today due to severe weather. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
