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.

From July 1 2026, we will be updating some of our fees and charges. While some items, such as board games and book club ...
25/06/2026

From July 1 2026, we will be updating some of our fees and charges. While some items, such as board games and book club sets, will have a slight increase in price, hold fees will stay the same and we are removing charges entirely from our DVD collection!
Visit our website for a full list of fees and charges: https://www.nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz/about/borrowing-renewals-and-charges

Community Corner: Free Heart Check 💙Pop in for a quick, free heart health check with Heart Foundation NZ — an easy way ...
24/06/2026

Community Corner: Free Heart Check 💙
Pop in for a quick, free heart health check with Heart Foundation NZ — an easy way to look after yourself and feel good doing it.
📅 Friday 26 June | ⏰ 12–1pm
📍 Elma Turner Library
No booking needed — just drop by. Your heart will thank you

Riverside Reads is coming up again on Wednesday, 1 July. This time we’ll be chatting about the Ockham winner Lioness, by...
24/06/2026

Riverside Reads is coming up again on Wednesday, 1 July. This time we’ll be chatting about the Ockham winner Lioness, by Emily Perkins, the story of a woman who finds herself enchanted by the freedom from the mundanity of domesticity her neighbour seems to be living in. All copies of the book are spoken for, but everyone’s welcome, even without a copy.

Need more info or want to join us next time? Call us on 03 546 8100 or email [email protected].

Community Corner with Timebank Whakatū11am Thursday, 25 June Elma Turner LibraryThe community session with Timebank Whak...
23/06/2026

Community Corner with Timebank Whakatū
11am Thursday, 25 June
Elma Turner Library

The community session with Timebank Whakatū is coming up tomorrow—and we’d love to see you there.
Curious about how a timebank works? It’s all about sharing skills, helping each other out, and building a stronger, more connected community (no money required—just your time!).
Whether you’ve got skills to share, want to learn something new, or simply like the sound of neighbours helping neighbours, this session is a great place to start.
Come along and discover a different way of giving and receiving.

Our Winter Bingo Challenge on Beanstack is already in full swing — and prizes are waiting 👀If you’ve been meaning to joi...
22/06/2026

Our Winter Bingo Challenge on Beanstack is already in full swing — and prizes are waiting 👀
If you’ve been meaning to join, now’s the time. Each row you complete scores you an entry into the prize draw, and the more you read, the more chances you have. Win-win, right?
Think cosy evenings, new discoveries, and maybe a bit of friendly whānau rivalry 🔥
✨ Complete a row = prize draw entry
✨ Log minutes or books — your choice
✨ Join anytime — but don’t leave it too late!
Ready to jump in?
• Head to our Youth page
• Open Beanstack
• Sign up (or log in)
• Start ticking off those squares
👉 Join the Winter Bingo Challenge https://www.nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz/youth/winter-bingo-challenge

Grab a blanket, pick a book, and get in before winter slips away 💛

Our children's team has done an amazing job decorating our purple tunnel for 's Out on the Shelves! Pop down to the Elma...
21/06/2026

Our children's team has done an amazing job decorating our purple tunnel for 's Out on the Shelves! Pop down to the Elma Turner Library for a glimpse of this beautiful rainbow and make sure you have a browse of our latest rainbow reads while you're here!

20/06/2026

Check out what's happening at Nelson Public Libraries these school holidays! On from the 6th to 19th of July, you can search for stars of Matariki, figure out the clues left by gods and goddesses, put your brick skills to the test, zone out with Zentangles, engage in winter-themed songs, stories and rhymes, and create glow-in-the-dark masks. Sounds like magic!

All the info you need is right here: https://www.nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz/youth/july-school-holidays-2026

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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