James McConnell Memorial Library

public library showing book stacks and dvds

James McConnell Memorial Library
50 Falmouth St
Sydney NS
B1P 6X9

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902-562-3161

mcconnell@cbrl.ca

Special Opening Hours

December 24, 2025 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

December 31, 2025 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Holidays

December 25, 2025 Closed

December 26, 2025 Closed

January 1, 2026 Closed

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday Closed

inflatable dinosaur looking at board books in children's library

December 2025
December 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories

Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

A special after-hours library event ~ the 16th Annual Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories at the McConnell Library. Join acclaimed writers and performers Ken Chisholm, James FW Thompson, Todd Pettigrew,… Read More »Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday Fun: Holiday Crafts

Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Let's make Holiday Crafts: Christmas, Yule, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah!
December 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Holiday Baby Singalong & Playtime

Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join McConnell staff for a holiday sing-a-long version of Babies and Books! 30 minutes of baby-friendly Christmas tunes with guitar accompaniment followed by 30 minutes of play time! For babies… Read More »Holiday Baby Singalong & Playtime
December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Pages to Plates #3: Holiday Cookie Decorating

Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join us for Pages to Plates #3: a fun-filled family program at the library, designed for curious minds and hungry tummies! For ages 5-12 years old (with a parent, guardian,… Read More »Pages to Plates #3: Holiday Cookie Decorating
December 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘THE HOLDOVERS’

Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2023 Christmas film, ‘The Holdovers’- just in time for the holidays! Please watch the film in… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘THE HOLDOVERS’
December 20 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Saturday Fun: Snowflakes

Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Make some watercolour snowflakes.
December 23 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

McConnell Movie Morning – Holiday Edition

Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Spend a cozy morning at the McConnell library and watch some holiday movies with the whole family! “Nutcracker Ballet”(1hr 10mins): This classic tale takes place on the night before Christmas,… Read More »McConnell Movie Morning – Holiday Edition