News and Notices
Isle of Story Festival
The Isle of Story Festival will take place April 24-27 in Sydney, celebrating the past, present, and future of storytelling in Cape Breton. The Isle of Story Festival has been made possible by a collaboration of local organizations, including Breton Books, the Cape Breton Regional Library, Cape Breton University’s Beaton Institute, and the Centre for Sounds Communities – CBU, and Membertou Heritage Park. Everyone is welcome to these free events!
Glace Bay Library Temporary Closure
The Glace Bay Library will close as of Thursday, April 11 to prepare for the move to the new branch location at 143 Commercial Street. Patrons are encouraged to use other Cape Breton Regional Library branches during this time. (Dominion, Reserve Mines, and New Waterford are the nearest locations.) We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Searching for a New Storyteller-in-Residence
Are you interested in stories and the importance they have in everyday life? Do you enjoy, or know someone who enjoys, telling stories passed down from past generations? The Cape Breton Regional Library Board is searching for a new Storyteller-in-Residence, to be appointed in June.
Upcoming Events
Toddler Time
- McConnell Library
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April 24, 2019
10:10 am - 11:00 am
French Conversation Circle
- Baddeck Library
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April 24, 2019
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
“Distinguished Storyteller Event : A’ toirt urram do dh’Eachunn, Seanchaidh nan Gà idheal”
- McConnell Library
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April 24, 2019
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm