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Become a Friend of the Library
The Friends of the Nelson Library are a group of people who are interested in supporting and promoting their library and strengthening its links with the community.
The Friends of the Nelson Library was formed in 1991 and supports all three Nelson Public Libraries (Elma Turner Library, Stoke Library and Nightingale Library Memorial).
What The Friends of the Nelson Library do
- Support the libraries by promoting them in the community.
- Organise and assist with events and activities for 'Friends' and the public.
- Take part in library events and activities.
- Promote books and reading.
- Enjoy the fellowship of and getting to know other 'Friends'.
- Contribute articles and reviews for the 'Friends' quarterly newsletter.
- Run the monthly book sale at the Elma Turner Library on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 12.45pm (contact Jill Blechynden ph 548 0075).
Benefits of being a Friend of the Library
A quarterly newsletter
Friends of the Library - Newsletter June 2010 (4MB PDF)
Friends of the Library - Newsletter March 2010 (4.1MB PDF)
Friends of the Library - Newsletter December 2009 (1.6MB PDF)
Friend of the Library - Newsletter September 2009 (1.2MB PDF)
10% discount from Page & Blackmore Booksellers
$6 worth of free library reserves or CD/DVD rentals.
Joining the Friends
Alternatively you can also download an application form (PDF @ 133 kB) (133KB PDF)and drop it off (including payment) at your nearest library.
Posting address
Secretary
Friends of the Nelson Library
c/- Elma Turner Library
Private Bag 41
Nelson 7042
For further information about The Friends of the Nelson Library phone Barbara Rhodes (03) 545 1646 or Andrea King (03) 546 0403.
