What's On

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.

Live Music Series: Belli Clarinetti

Join Dave North and Marie Willis of Belli Clarinetti as they blend classical elegance with folk charm in their upcoming performance.

Device Advice - Nightingale Library Memorial

Have you got questions about your smartphone, tablet or laptop?

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!

All On Board with Age Concern at Nightingale Library Memorial

eBus Information Sessions and Journeys for Seniors

Young Library Guild

For lovers of all thing’s library! Join the guild and explore everything the library has to offer and more. As a bonus members get to see all the latest books before they hit the shelves. Ages 8 - 12

Community Corner with Ancestors Attic

Get help and guidance from the volunteers of Ancestors Attic - NZ Society of Genealogy Nelson Branch on your family history research.

Small Time - Elma Turner Library

A combination of songs, rhymes, and stories in a free and fun 20-minute programme. Best for ages 0-3.

Nellie Knitters

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

Rising Scientess

An exploration of STEM for young girls through creative and fun projects and experiments, delivered by students from Nelson College for Girls. Ages 8 - 12. Bookings required.

All On Board with Age Concern at Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

eBus Information Sessions and Journeys for Seniors

Library Knitters

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

Device Advice - Elma Turner Library

Have you got questions about your smartphone, tablet or laptop?

Construction Corner

Build and play with all your favourite construction style toys. From large blocks to magnetic sets build whatever your imagination comes up with. All ages.

Tea and Talk

T​his is a weekly get together at the Elma Turner Library for people aged over 65. It is a chance to enjoy morning tea and a chat.