Storytime Children Program News Today

Drag Storytime is back on the schedule in Nelson after enduring a one-month postponement predicated by threats and online intimidation. Put on by a coalition of Nelson non-profits, “Unshushable” — a family friendly, child-centered celebration of inclusion, diversity, self-expression and literacy — will take place on Saturday, May 6 (10:30 a.m.) at the Nelson United Church.

Nelson Police said Tuesday that the department is stepping up investigations following the recent postponement of the “Drag Storytime Children’s Program” at the Nelson Library on Saturday March 11th, 2023. The program was cancelled by organizers before the event was schedule to happen after staff and storytellers received threats and online intimidation. Nelson Police said in