Nelson Public Library

Join us for today's Truth & Reconciliation Webinar!

Today's session is on Continuing the Conversation on Residential School Denialism

These educational sessions, organized by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, offer an opportunity to learn more about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, hear Indigenous perspectives, and deepen our understanding of reconciliation in Canada.

📅 Wednesday, September 23 (10-11:00 am)
📍 Nelson Public Library, lower level
🎟️ Free to attend

Everyone is welcome. We encourage community members to come together to learn, listen, and reflect. Can't attend in person? Watch online here: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/lunch-and-learns/

Lunch and Learns continue tomorrow, Weds., Sept. 23, 12-1 PM at NPL. We are very pleased to welcome CBAL Nelson Settlement Worker Katherine van der Veen! Bring your lunch, meet your neighbours, and discover something new! 🥪🍎🍪

New technology giving you trouble? We've got you covered!

Need help downloading an e-book, setting up an email address, using Word, or learning the basics of a new device? Stop by for friendly, personalized tech support. Bring your device and your questions! Drop in from 1 pm to 2:30 pm every Thursday

Join us for today's Truth & Reconciliation Webinar!

Today's session is on Protecting Survivor Truths: Holding and Preserving Indigenous Lived Experience

These educational sessions, organized by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, offer an opportunity to learn more about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, hear Indigenous perspectives, and deepen our understanding of reconciliation in Canada.

📅 Monday, September 21 (10-11:00 am)
📍 Nelson Public Library, lower level
🎟️ Free to attend

Everyone is welcome. We encourage community members to come together to learn, listen, and reflect. Can't attend in person? Watch online here: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/lunch-and-learns/

October is library month and this year, we’re getting loud for libraries!
Celebrate with us at the Nelson Public Library Open House on Thursday, October 8. We’ve got games, prizes, community connections, and cake!
Come see what’s happening at the library, meet the people who make it all happen, and connect with neighbours. With the election just around the corner, you’ll also have a chance to meet local candidates while you’re here.
Whether you’re the library’s number one fan, a longtime regular, or haven’t visited in years, we’d love to see you there!
📍 Nelson Public Library
📅 Thursday October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Join us for Truth & Reconciliation Webinars!

These educational sessions, organized by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, offer an opportunity to learn more about the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools, hear Indigenous perspectives, and deepen our understanding of reconciliation in Canada.

📅 Monday, Wednesday, Friday September 21-25 (10-11:00 am)
📍 Nelson Public Library, lower level

Everyone is welcome. We encourage community members to come together to learn, listen, and reflect. Can't attend in person? Watch online here: https://trw-svr.nctr.ca/lunch-and-learns/

🧩 TODAY! Friends of the Library Puzzle Sale

Today is the day! Find your next puzzle and support the library! Join us on Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and pick up your next challenge.

🧩 $2 per puzzle
📍 Lower Level, Nelson Public Library

✨ Tonight! Digital Detox: Speed Friending ✨

Looking to meet new people and make meaningful connections? Join us tonight at the Nelson Public Library for an evening of Speed Friending! Through a series of fun, low-pressure conversations, you'll have the chance to connect with others, share stories, and maybe even make a new friend. Whether you're new to Nelson or a long-time resident, everyone is welcome.

📍 Nelson Public Library
🕖 Tonight, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
✨ Free to attend

We hope to see you there!

📚✨ WRITERS³: Writers Writing About Writing ✨📚

What does it mean to be a writer today? How can writers stay creative and resilient in a changing world?

Join us on Friday, September 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nelson Public Library for an evening celebrating the art of writing and the strength of our literary community!

Hear readings from acclaimed Kootenay writers Leesa Dean, Anne DeGrace, Ernest Hekkanen (read by Brian d'Eon), Irene Mock (read by Helen Blum), Fred Wah, and Tom Wayman, followed by a lively panel discussion exploring the past, present, and future of writing in our region.

📅 Friday, September 25
🕖 7:00-8:30 p.m.
📍 Nelson Public Library