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Reader Review - An Island Christmas by Jenny Colgan

Bridget Williams Books Online Systems Error Now Resolved

The 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.

Recently arrived horror fiction

Reader Review - The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson

Reader Review - The Remarkable Truths of Alfie Bains

Nelson Public Libraries Holiday Closure

All 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.

Bridget Williams Books Online Systems Error

We 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.

Newly arrived fiction from Aotearoa New Zealand

Nelson Public Libraries Closed at 4pm - Tuesday 9 December

All 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.

Read around the world - new fiction from diverse cultures

Historical fiction roundup

Elma Turner library book chat November

Nelson Public Libraries Discontinuing Hoopla from December 1 2025

You 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.

Early Bird Summer Reading Registration - There's Still Time!

There'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!

Try something new this summer

From page to screen - read the book before you see the movie!

Painting in the Children's Section at Elma Turner Library

Parts 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.

Thriller & mystery roundup

Nightingale Library Closed Monday 10 November

Due to staff shortages, Nightingale Library is closed on Monday 10 November. Stoke and Elma Turner Library are open as normal.

Get your Nonfiction Fix with BorrowBox Unlimited!

Get 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!