Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū

Nelson Public Libraries Ngā Whare Mātauranga o Whakatū Nelson Public Libraries connects people to local, national and global ideas and communities.

🌿 Looking for a gentle way to improve your strength, balance and wellbeing? 🌿Join Whakatū Wellness, a welcoming 8-week p...
22/09/2026

🌿 Looking for a gentle way to improve your strength, balance and wellbeing? 🌿

Join Whakatū Wellness, a welcoming 8-week programme led by the Green Prescription Team at Nelson Bays Primary Health.
Whether you're looking to stay active, build confidence in movement, or connect with others in your community, Whakatū Wellness offers a supportive space to take positive steps towards better wellbeing.

Each session includes a 30-minute movement class with seated and standing options, practical wellbeing tips from guest speakers, and time to enjoy a cuppa, kai, and good company.
💚 Build strength, balance and coordination
💚 Learn simple ways to support your wellbeing
💚 Connect with others in a relaxed, supportive environment
💚 Suitable for a range of abilities and fitness levels
He hauora, he oranga - wellbeing is a pathway to a better quality of life.

For more information or to self-refer, visit: https://www.nbph.org.nz/services/health-services/rongoa-kakariki-green-prescription
📧 [email protected]

🔥 Start your engines! 🔥Our Young Adult Gran Turismo Challenge is taking place on Thursday, 1 October, 1 - 5pm, at Elma T...
22/09/2026

🔥 Start your engines! 🔥

Our Young Adult Gran Turismo Challenge is taking place on Thursday, 1 October, 1 - 5pm, at Elma Turner Library. Race around one of the chosen Gran Turismo tracks and try and get the best Lap Time. Or just have fun racing around the track. Bookings Required, one booking per person, maximum of 2 players per session. For ages 13+.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/young-adult-gran-turismo-challenge/nelson

Looking for a fun challenge these school holidays?Something doesn't add up at the library...The head librarian's desk di...
18/09/2026

Looking for a fun challenge these school holidays?
Something doesn't add up at the library...
The head librarian's desk diary has vanished without a trace.

No one knows where it went. Everyone seems to have an alibi. And the clues? They're scattered throughout the library, waiting to be uncovered.

So gather your sharpest detectives and put your teamwork, logic, and sleuthing skills to the test in Whodunnit? A Library Escape Room.
Follow the trail, solve the puzzles, and see if your team can uncover the culprit before the mystery goes cold.

📅 Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 September
📍 Elma Turner Library

👥 Teams of 2-6 participants
👨‍👩‍👧 Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult
🎟️ Bookings essential via Eventfinda https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/whodunnit-library-escape-room/nelson

Will your team crack the case... or will the mystery remain unsolved?

Join us for Her Conscious Anger, a thought-provoking book reading and workshop with Julia Neumann.Her Conscious Anger is...
17/09/2026

Join us for Her Conscious Anger, a thought-provoking book reading and workshop with Julia Neumann.

Her Conscious Anger is a book reading and workshop for women to reframe their relationship with anger — recognising it not as something to suppress or unleash, but as a resource for clarity, boundaries, creation, action, integrity, and commitment. Men are also welcome.
Alongside readings from Her Conscious Anger: Workbook for Women (co-authored by Julia Neumann and Alice Belz), Julia will guide practical exercises to experience anger's constructive power firsthand — moving from unconscious reaction to conscious choice.
Julia has offered similar reading-workshops across the region, throughout New Zealand, and internationally, with strong response from participants.
More info: www.radicallyalivewomen.com/her-conscious-anger

Community Corner with Heart FoundationFriday 18 September, 10.30 - 11.30amElma Turner LibraryTake a moment for your hear...
17/09/2026

Community Corner with Heart Foundation
Friday 18 September, 10.30 - 11.30am
Elma Turner Library

Take a moment for your heart and join Heart Foundation NZ for a free drop-in heart health check. Everyone is welcome, whether you're returning or visiting for the first time.
No appointment, no fuss. Just drop in and learn a little more about your heart health.

Your Hogwarts letter has arrived!This September, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is available on Libby with unl...
15/09/2026

Your Hogwarts letter has arrived!
This September, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is available on Libby with unlimited simultaneous access. That means no waiting lists, no holds, and no need to cast a patience spell.
📖 Read it.
🎧 Listen to it.
Enjoy it in a range of languages, including English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Greek and many more.

Simply open Libby and let the magic begin. https://ent.kotui.org.nz/client/en_AU/nelson/search/results?qu=Harry+Potter+and+the+Philosopher%27s+Stone&te=ERC_ST_NELSON

What a wonderful Adult Learners' Week! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to learn something new, try a new skil...
15/09/2026

What a wonderful Adult Learners' Week!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us to learn something new, try a new skill, and spend time connecting with others.
Our favourite part? Hearing what you thought:
✨ "Loved it! Great teachers, excellent explanation and demonstration. Thanks so much. Inspiring."
✨ "Interactive, fast paced & fun. Great way to spend mindful time being creative."
✨ "Great introduction to use the Cricut machine. So much fun."
✨ "Fantastic idea + done perfectly!"
✨ "Great starter - enjoyable and well run."
✨ "It was fun. Thank you very much. とても楽しかったです。ありがとうございます。"
It's been fantastic seeing people create, connect, and discover new skills with us. Thanks for being part of it. We look forward to learning with you again soon!

Address

27 Halifax Street
Nelson
7010

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6pm
Friday 9:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+6435468100

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