News
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Recently arrived fantasy fiction
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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.
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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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Read around the world - new fiction from diverse cultures
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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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Stoke Library book chat - September
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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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Elma Turner library book chat - September
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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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Recently arrived horror fiction
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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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October thriller & mystery roundup
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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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Recently arrived literary fiction
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