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School Holiday Scavenger Hunt on Now!

Get 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!

Recently arrived memoirs and biographies

Community Kōrero with author Andrew Tilling this Sunday!

Join 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!

Elma Turner book chat August

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2025

Celebrate 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!

Read around the world - new fiction from diverse cultures

Digicoaches are Here!

In 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!

Reader Review - The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune

Listen to best-seller 'Verity' with Borrowbox Unlimited!

Listen 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!

Home Truths by Charity Norman is Here to Give You Chills!

Get your thrilling fix anytime! Charity Norman’s Ngaio Marsh Award-winner Home Truths is now always available on BorrowBox Unlimited—no holds, no wait!

What we read in July

I want a... road trip novel

All Aboard with Age Concern is Back!

Join 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.

August reading roundup

Recently arrived historical fiction

Festival of Adult Learning Ahurei Ākonga 2025

Celebrate lifelong learning with diverse events at the Festival of Adult Learning, featuring cultural workshops and community connections.

Newly arrived science fiction

Live Music Series Presents The Nelson Guitar Orchestra!

Pop into the Elma Turner Library this Sunday at 2pm for a mini-concert from the Nelson Guitar Orchestra!

Experience the Art and Flavour of Chinese Culture!

Join 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!

Stoke book chat July