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Stoke Library book chat - September

We are participating in ShakeOut 2025!

On 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.

Elma Turner library book chat - September

Update to Libby - Wednesday 15 Oct

Due 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.

Recently arrived horror fiction

Discover Our Dyslexia-Friendly Fiction Collection

We’re proud to offer this collection of dyslexia-friendly print books for adults, designed to support readers who benefit from more accessible formats.

Celebrate Local Authors with the STEM Writers Book Launch!

Join 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!

October thriller & mystery roundup

Unlimited Borrowing of Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton!

This magical true story of healing and wild connection is available all of October, with no waitlists and no holds.

Mental Health Awareness Week Shoe Decorating!

Join 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)!

Recently arrived literary fiction

JPs are Back!

The Justices of the Peace are back at the Nightingale Library from this Friday. Stop by for all your document certifying needs between 12pm - 1pm!

Update - Major Technical Issue Resolved

The major outage we've been experiencing has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience.

Major Technical Issue

We 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.

Stoke Library book chat August

You! Books! Nightingale Library! Today!

Nightingale 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!

Recently arrived romance fiction

Shocktober at Nelson Libraries!

Come 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!

Recently arrived fiction from Aotearoa New Zealand

Nightingale Library is Back!

The 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!