Nelson’s newest second-hand bookshop, The Book Vault, opens its doors on Sunday 7
📚 Nelson’s newest second-hand bookshop, The Book Vault, opens its doors on Sunday 7 September at Founders Heritage Park
Bring the whānau and celebrate with a ribbon-cutting by local author Tania Norfolk, followed by children’s story time, free face painting, and a sausage sizzle raising funds for literacy programmes supporting Nelson’s former refugee community.
Visitors of all ages can come dressed as their favourite book characters, with prizes for the best costumes!
📍 Founders Heritage Park
📅 Sunday 7 September. Ribbon cutting at 10.30am.
🎟️ Free event
Grand Opening of The Book Vault
🎉📚 Join Us for the Grand Opening of The Book Vault! 📚🎉
🗓 Sunday 7 September
🕥 From 10:30am
📍 Founders Park
🎟 Free Entry
A brand-new chapter begins at Founders Park… and you’re invited!
Bring the whānau and help us celebrate the opening of The Book Vault – Nelson’s newest second-hand bookshop, packed to the rafters with stories waiting to be discovered.
✨ What’s Happening on the Day?
👧🎨 Free face painting all day
📖 Storytime sessions in the Church
✂️ Make-your-own bookmarks (colouring in fun!)
🔎 Scavenger hunt around the park
🚲 Bring your wheels and try our “Scoot and Ride” at the Pump Track
🧙♀️ Come dressed as your favourite book character – just for fun!
🌭 Sausage Sizzle fundraiser – come hungry!
☕ Ribbon cutting at 10:30am – and then the fun kicks off for all!
📚 It’s a day to celebrate stories, imagination, and our amazing community.
So save the date, grab your costume, and get ready to turn the page with us.
No ticket needed – just show up!
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