Nelson Public Library

10/17/2026

Don't miss the chance to have your say!

Let us know what works, what doesn't, and what you'd like to see more of in the Nelson Public Library Satisfaction Survey.

Take the survey now at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zArifHJp8D

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

Erin recommends...Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood.
I actually read the physical book AND listened to the audiobook - which says a lot, as this tome is 599 pages long, and the recording lasts 26 hours!
Treasured Canadian writer Margaret Atwood recounts her fascinating life story and chronicles the equally compelling evolution of the Canadian literary scene. ✒️📚🍁

10/16/2026

Today is Canadian Library Workers Day!

Thanks to our incredible staff, whose skills, energy, and expertise make the library a fun, informative, creative, and welcoming place to be 💜

Celebrate with us by telling us what you love about the library (and let us know how we can make it even better)! Our Annual Satisfaction survey closes today - Have your say at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zArifHJp8D

10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open House in celebration of Canadian Library Month last Thursday 🎉🎈🍰

We loved seeing our community come together to get loud for YOUR library!

If you're looking for more ways to celebrate library month this October...
📚 Come and check out a book from our library love display
💬 Tell an election candidate, friend, or neighbour how much you love the library (and why!)
📢 Let us know your thoughts and tell us what you'd like to see next in our Survey, which closes today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zArifHJp8D
📅 Come to one of our many events! From a harvest swap to lunch and learns, teen hangouts to storytimes - there's something for everyone. Check out our calendar at https://nelson.bc.libraries.coop/calendar/

Congratulations to our raffle prize winners, and thanks to everyone who played library bingo, chatted with friends, neighbours and election candidates, and told us why they love their library. We are grateful to be part of this awesome community!

10/15/2026

Tech Drop in today!

Whether it's downloading an e-book, setting up an email address, using Word, or learning the basics of a new device, drop in today from 1 pm to 2:30 pm

10/15/2026

🍂🎃 Harvest Swap at the Library! 🎃🍂

Got extra produce, flowers, seeds, baked goods, or preserves to share? Bring them along to this month's Digital Detox event! Don't have anything left? You can also simply drop in to enjoy a cozy evening connecting with fellow gardeners and community members.

📅 Friday, October 23
🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Nelson Public Library

Join us to:
🌻 Share in the harvest
🌷 Plant a bulb for spring
🌱 Swap stories, tips, and gardening advice
🔥 Connect with representatives from Firesmart BC and the City of Nelson's Organics Programme
🛠️ Explore the library's collection of home and garden tools and equipment

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious to learn more, everyone is welcome. Come celebrate the season, reduce waste, and build community together!

10/14/2026

Lunch and Learn about digital literacy! Today - Navigating Mis- and Disinformation! Next week - Oct. 21 - Online Safety Basics! 12-1 PM at NPL 🥪🍎🍪

10/13/2026

From potlucks to parties, origami to outreach, digital detox to digital literacy, and everything in between! 2026 has been packed with opportunities connect, learn, and discover YOUR library.

If you have ideas for what you'd like to see next, want to share your library experience, or know how to make NPL even better, share your thoughts with us before October 16 in our Annual Survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zArifHJp8D