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SUMMARY:Easy Arts And Crafts for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the North Sydney Library for a relaxing morning of adult focused arts and crafts. \nSpots are limited and registration is required. Please register by emailing: northsydney@cbrl.ca or by phoning the North Sydney Library at: 902-794-3272. \nMay 6th- Rock Painting \nMay 13th- Relax and Zen Doodle with Jazz \nMay 20th- Sea Glass Art \nMay 27th- Springtime Paper Garlands \nJune 3rd- Book Vase and Paper Flowers \nJune 10th- Adult Coloring \n  \nDate and Time: Wed. at 10 -11 am for 6 weeks beginning May 6 until June10
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/easy-arts-and-crafts-for-adults/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:North Sydney Library\, 309 Commercial St\, North Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B2A 1B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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SUMMARY:CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
DESCRIPTION:Spring has sprung!\n\nWhile spring cleaning around your homes and gardens this season\, Cape Breton Regional Library hopes that you will consider donating some plants and gently-used items for our upcoming Plant and Yard Sale fundraiser.\n\nThere is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also\, when cutting back your perennials for optimum growth\, sharing these cuttings will bring great joy to others and add variety to their gardens.\n\nIf you would like to contribute something to CBRL’s Plant and Yard Sale\, please bring your gently-used items and labeled plants in soil to Library Headquarters on Charlotte Street between June 1st and June 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.\n\nIf you would like to shop for some great deals\, please join us on sale day:\nSaturday\, June 13th from 10am – 2pm. Cash only please. All proceeds support CBRL programs and services.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/cbrl-plant-yard-sale-call-for-donations/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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SUMMARY:Imperfectly Perfect: An Art Giveaway Table (call for donations)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have artwork hiding in your studio that you would never hang in a gallery? Not good enough to sell? Maybe an uneven mug or a painting that didn’t work? \nWe want it! \nWe are hosting a perfectly imperfect giveaway table- a community event where artists donate “not for sale works” and people are invited to take them. \nThis is about: reducing waste\, celebrating process over perfection\, making art accessible to everyone\, letting go of creative guilt\, and sparking joy in unexpected ways. \nWhat we are looking for: \n-Knit\, hooked\, woven and sewn textiles. \n-Paintings\, drawings\, prints and mixed media. \n-Small sculptures \n  \nDrop off details: Drop off anytime June 2nd to June 6th to Baddeck Public library (520 Chebucto St\, Baddeck) Feel free to include your name\, title\, and medium in a short note. \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/imperfectly-perfect-an-art-giveaway-table-call-for-donations/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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SUMMARY:Coffee and Muffins
DESCRIPTION:Come make some new friends\, enjoy conversation and have a snack.  \n Everyone welcome. \n  \n   \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/coffee-and-muffins/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Sydney Mines Library\, 1 Fraser Ave\, Sydney Mines\, Nova Scotia\, B1V 0A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12),Teens
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SUMMARY:Paper Jewelry: an Eco-friendly Way to be Creative 
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Paulina Osorio for a free\, hands-on workshop that invites you to see everyday discards in a whole new light. You’ll learn how to transform recycled materials into beautiful\, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces\, giving new life to objects that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or a curious first-timer\, you’ll leave with fresh creative techniques and a unique piece you made yourself.  \nThis is a Centre of Craft & Design workshop hosted at the library. \nRegistration is required – email chichi@capebretoncraft.com to register. \n~~~~~ \nPaulina Osorio is a formally trained multidisciplinary artist working with paint\, lithography and photography. She has worked on projects integrating diverse communities through poetry\, drawing\, video\, and photography in Mexico City\, Cape Breton and various locations in Latinoamerica. She is also the creator of the podcast\, “Coffee Chat with Pauli\,” where she interviews artists\, writers and designers to promote art and culture.  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/paper-jewelry-an-eco-friendly-way-to-be-creative/
LOCATION:Glace Bay Library\, 143 Commercial Street\, Glace Bay\, Nova Scotia\, B1A 3B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED* Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home
DESCRIPTION:This program is cancelled – we hope to re-schedule at some point in the future. \nYou’re warmly invited to join staff from the Ecology Action Centre for Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home. \n\n\nThis session is meant to feel like sitting around a kitchen table – grounded in conversation around energy. We’ll talk together about energy in the home\, what affects your energy costs\, and ways to make your energy bills more affordable. We’ll also share programs and supports available through Efficiency Nova Scotia\, as well as other resources that may be helpful. \n\n\nThere will be plenty of space for conversation\, so please bring your questions\, experiences\, and curiosity. Whether you’re new to Nova Scotia\, renting\, or settling into your first home\, this space is for you\, but everyone is welcome. \nPull up a chair\, and let’s talk about energy together. \n\n\nThis is a free event. Register in space below.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/kitchen-table-talks-keeping-energy-affordable-at-home/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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