News
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Adult Learners week: D&D for Adults!
Date:Categories:NewsThere's still a couple of spots left for our one off beginner Dungeons & Dragons campaign on Saturday 12 Sept from 1.30-3pm! Bookings essential; click here to claim your spot. 18+ only.
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Adult Learners Week: 3D Printing Demo!
Date:Categories:NewsWant to 3D print but don't know where to start? Drop by the Elma Turner Library on Fri 11 Sept between 2.30-3.30pm for a demo of Bamby, our in-house 3D printer! No bookings required!
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Adult Learners Week: Cricut Basics for Beginners!
Date:Categories:NewsCurious about Cricut? Join us on Thu 10 Sept from 12.30-2.30pm for a hands-on beginner class on creating with Cricut! Spots are limited so click here to book now! 18+ only.
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Adult Learners Week: PaperPlay!
Date:Categories:NewsLet your creativity loose and forget about the world in this mindful collage session for Adult Learners Week! Wed 9 Sept from 1-2.30pm, no bookings needed! 18+ only.
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Te Wiki o te reo Māori: Intro to Te Reo Māori Class
Date:Categories:NewsNau mai, haere mai! Join us this Te Wiki o te reo Māori for a introductory class to Te Reo Māori! Tue 15 Sept from 12.30-1.15pm at the Elma Turner Library. All welcome!
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Adult Learners Week: Ink Play!
Date:Categories:NewsExperiment with ink this Adult Learners Week! On Tue 8 Sept from 1.30-3pm, practice Enso circles & Tikle mark making or just try out different brush types! Spots are limited; click to book! 18+ only.
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Return of the Seeds!
Date:Categories:NewsJoin the Nelson Seed Library this Saturday from 1-3pm as they celebrate the return of the seeds at the Elma Turner Library. Gain inspiration, get practical tips, and, best of all, grab some seeds!
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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!
