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Planned System Upgrade - Wednesday 23 September
22 Sep 2026, 9:00 am
From 1am, some of our systems will be unavailable. This includes Kanopy, Libby, and BorrowBox, the library app and catalogue. We expect the outage to remain in place for several hours. Ngā mihi nui.
Adult Learners week: D&D for Adults!
10 Sep 2026, 1:00 pm
There's still a couple of spots left for our one off beginner Dungeons & Dragons campaign on Saturday 12 Sept from 1.30-3pm! Bookings essential; click here to claim your spot. 18+ only.
Adult Learners Week: 3D Printing Demo!
9 Sep 2026, 4:00 pm
Want to 3D print but don't know where to start? Drop by the Elma Turner Library on Fri 11 Sept between 2.30-3.30pm for a demo of Bamby, our in-house 3D printer! No bookings required!
Adult Learners Week: Cricut Basics for Beginners!
8 Sep 2026, 10:00 am
Curious about Cricut? Join us on Thu 10 Sept from 12.30-2.30pm for a hands-on beginner class on creating with Cricut! Spots are limited so click here to book now! 18+ only.

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Elma Turner Library

27 Halifax St, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 9:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Stoke Library

35 Putaitai St, Stoke, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Nightingale Library Memorial

2 Beach Rd, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand

Opening Hours

Monday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Wednesday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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