Nelson Public Libraries (New Zealand)

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Contact Information
Email:


 * library@ncc.govt.nz

Website:


 * www.nelsonpubliclibraries.co.nz

Facebook:


 * http://facebook.com/nelsonpubliclibraries

Address:


 * 27 Halifax Street, Nelson

Telephone:


 * +64 (0)3 546 8100

Hours of Operation: 


 * Monday/Tuesday/ Thursday/ Friday: 9.30am-6pm;
 * Wednesday 10am-6pm;
 * Saturday 10am-4pm;
 * Sunday 1pm-4pm

Directions/Parking Map:


 * Google map

Description of Collections
''The Library has a special role to collect, preserve and make available materials that relate to the stories, people and history of the Nelson area and community. It is considered the lead library in the Top of the South Island.''


 * Description of Heritage Collections: Nelson Heritage, New Zealand Heritage, Maori Heritage
 * Genealogy Collections and resources

Services

 * Library services are described on the library website.
 * Genealogy services and resources

History
Nelson Public library service is one of the oldest  in New Zealand, and indeed the library which has provided the longest continuous service to the public in New Zealand.


 * Library history
 * Nelson Public Libraries - story on the Prow website (created by Nelson Public Libraries). See also links to related stories.

Guides and Links

 * Genealogy links and resources
 * Heritage resources online
 * Bloodline - A list of local and relevant national organisations with resources for family historians. Each entry provides a brief guide to the resources provided by the organisation, contact details and opening hours.
 * House and property research in Nelson
 * The Prow - a website featuring historical and cultural stories from Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, created by Nelson Public Libraries, Marlborough and Tasman District Libraries


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