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Friends 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 + 64 3 548 0075).
Benefits of being a Friend of the Library
10% discount from Page & Blackmore Booksellers.
$6 worth of free library reserves or CD/DVD rentals.
A quarterly newsletter
The latest issue
Friends of the Library - Newsletter December 2011 (564KB PDF)
Archived issues
Friends of the Library - Newsletter September 2011 (2.6MB PDF)
Friends of the Library - Newsletter June 2011 (2.7MB PDF)
Friends of the Library - Newsletter March 2011 (2.1MB PDF)
Joining the Friends
Alternatively you can also download an application form (PDF @ 133 kB) (82KB 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 Jeannie Woodhouse (03) 538 0969 or Andrea King (03) 546 0403.
