What's On

Tuku 25 Bingo

For the duration of Tuku 25, read books about Te Tauihu’s culture and heritage, participate in Tuku events and be in to win!

Tuku25: Authors of Aotearoa Scavenger Hunt

Discover some of Aotearoa's most loved story books in our holiday Scavenger Hunt.

Justices of the Peace - Nightingale Library Memorial

Justices of the Peace - Elma Turner Library

Justices of the Peace - Stoke Library

Kōrero te reo Māori

​A fun and friendly way to practice te reo Māori with other learners over a cup of tea or coffee at the Elma Turner Library.

Franky Baby the Therapy Dog at Stoke Library

Come to Stoke Library and meet Franky Baby in a cosy library atmosphere. Franky Baby is trained through the St Johns Pet Therapy Programme & loves pats, scratches, belly rubs & being read to.

Ruru the Therapy Dog

Come to the Elma Turner Library & meet Ruru the dog in the cosy library atmosphere. Ruru is trained through the St Johns Pet Therapy Programme & loves pats, scratches, belly rubs & being read to.

School Holidays - Earth Day

Visit Elma Turner Library and add your earth saving tips or tricks to the tunnel display.

Quiet Hour

Quiet Hour is for all library visitors who would enjoy a more peaceful library. Come to the Elma Turner Library to enjoy.

STEM Writers

​We are a small group with widely varying interests in writing, from short fiction to social commentary, social history, poetry – we even have a specialist in writing aphorisms!

Device Advice - Stoke Library

Have you got questions about your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Nelson Public Libraries provides free drop in device advice.

Knitting Sale at Nightingale Library

Come and find something cozy while making a difference!

Nellie Knitters

Join our knitters at Nightingale Library to create garments for donation to our community and have a natter at the same time.

School Holidays - ANZAC Crafts (Elma Turner Library)

Make a poppy to add to the ANZAC wreath and discover other ANZAC crafts. All Ages.

Device Advice - Stoke Library

Have you got questions about your smartphone, tablet or laptop? Nelson Public Libraries provides free drop in device advice.

ANZAC Poppy Pins with the Library Knitters

Drop-in to this session with the Library Knitters and learn to knit a poppy pin to take home.

Library Knitters

Join our knitters at the Elma Turner Library whether you're a beginner or an old hand!

School Holidays - ANZAC Crafts (Nightingale Library)

Make a poppy to add to the ANZAC wreath and discover other ANZAC crafts. All Ages.

Tuku 25: Historical Memoir Writing

Write about your life, background, beginnings, and family stories, and share these personal memories with family, friends, and future generations.