Discover smart cooking with our Senior’s Social Cooking at the Glace Bay Library! Pam Steele is back to share recipes and tips on how to cook with today’s time-saving kitchen appliances: crock pot, instant pot, air fryer, etc. We will have a Question & Answer followed by cooking time together using one of the kitchen… Read More »Seniors Social Cooking: Kitchen Appliances
Victoria County is offering a free yoga program at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday morning from 9-10am. Come and try Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative & Hatha types of yoga. All ages welcome.
After a lovely September at the Sydney Mines Library the InSidewalk Cafe is coming to the the Glace Bay Library to help spread cozy fall feelings. The air is crisp, leaves are changing and it’s time to welcome the season of gratitude and pumpkins. For the last three Tuesdays of October, you’ll find us right… Read More »InSidewalk Cafe – Glace Bay
Everyone is welcome to join New Waterford's Knitting Club on Tuesday evenings. Bring your latest fibre craft and enjoy the company of other crafters! Drop-in. Registration not required.
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
Join us at the Baddeck Library Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm on: September 24, October 29 & November 26 What is a memory Cafe? A free social event for individuals, families and care partners living with memory challenges. What happens at a Memory Cafe? We enjoy conversation, entertainment and warm drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. For more… Read More »Memory Cafe Series
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
Are you prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours after an emergency? If not, join us at the library to learn some valuable information to help you and your family be better prepared in an emergency. Presenter: Retired Emergency Management Planning Officer George Muise Registration is required. Call the library at 902-862-2892 to register.
Talks & Docs is a weekly series of documentary films and presentations at Baddeck Library. OCT 30 6:30 pm “TWENTY SUMMERS IN NUNAVUT”: MARY JANE BENNETT Mary Jane Bennett, a retired high Arctic camp cook, will give a presentation on her experiences working in small fly-in geological exploration tent camps in the 1990s and 2000s… Read More »Talks & Docs: Twenty Summers in Nunavut
An Evening Of Mystery, History and Investigation into the darker corners of Cape Breton’s Past. Haunts From the Cape presents eerie stories, photos, and videos from investigations of Cape Breton’s most haunted places! Suitable for ages 12 and up.
Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage -- all are welcome at our Friday Crafternoon. Join us Fridays from 1:00-3:00 with your latest project to share, get help or just craft in company. Tea and cookies will be served. Some materials and tools for beginners who just want to get started. Hope to see you there!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon
Do you have difficulty pronouncing words in Gaelic? If you do, join Catriona Parsons to learn and understand how the Gaelic Spelling Code leads you to accurate spelling and logical pronunciation. Bidh Fàilte romhaibh - we'll be glad to welcome you!
Victoria County is offering a free yoga program at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday morning from 9-10am. Come and try Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative & Hatha types of yoga. All ages welcome.
Get inspired to start cooking healthy meals at home for one or two! You will get easy recipes and helpful strategies to plan meals for your small household. There will be no cooking in this program. This session will be screened on Tuesday, November 4th from 10:00 - 11:30am in the Sydney Mines Library. Learn… Read More »Food for One or Two with Healthy NS
Everyone is welcome to join New Waterford's Knitting Club on Tuesday evenings. Bring your latest fibre craft and enjoy the company of other crafters! Drop-in. Registration not required.
** This event is postponed due to weather conditions - new date tba. Join author Veronica Litt for a reading and discussion on her debut book 'Ugh! As If!' ~ a book that celebrates the legacy of the classic 1995 teen film Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz. Ugh! As If! was published in June… Read More »**POSTPONED Ugh! As If!: Celebrating 30 Years of Clueless (1995)
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
Add a little warmth to your holiday season at our Do It Yourself Soup Mixes in a Jar program! We will provide all the ingredients and recipes. Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful holiday gift. All ages welcome. Ingonish Library Nov. 5th from 1 - 2pm… Read More »DIY Soup Mixes in a Jar
Join Sheila Artus, Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Strength Training Coach and Life Long Learner for an approachable, informative discussion on how to turn on fat loss and switch off cravings naturally. Believing that food is medicine, and that health is not a particular look or size, Sheila encourages and empowers individuals to build better relationships with… Read More »Fat, Craving and Fed-Up… Now What?
We had such a lovely time in the summer mingling and chatting with you at our Insidewalk Cafes that we decided to bring it back! Join us on Friday, November 7th between 11am and 1pm for a hot cup of tea, a snack and the best company.
Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage -- all are welcome at our Friday Crafternoon. Join us Fridays from 1:00-3:00 with your latest project to share, get help or just craft in company. Tea and cookies will be served. Some materials and tools for beginners who just want to get started. Hope to see you there!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon
Join us in creating a collaborative art piece that will be proudly displayed at the Louisbourg Library! We’re inviting community members of all ages to help us decorate small wooden planks with the titles of your favourite books. Once completed, these planks will come together to form a handcrafted representation of a bookshelf — a… Read More »Favourite Book Art Project
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
The InSidewalk Cafe had such a wonderful time at the Glace Bay Library. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so special! Now, as the days grow shorter and November invites us to slow down, we’re excited to bring that same cozy energy to the McConnell Library (Sydney) for the last three… Read More »Insidewalk Cafe
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is helping make the cost of dental care more affordable for eligible Canadian residents. A representative from Service Canada will be at the Library to share information about the Canadian Dental Care Plan, eligibility, how to apply and to answer questions.
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Every second Thursday at Glace Bay Library 6:30 - 7:30
Healthy eating is important at any age, but it plays a key role in promoting physical and emotional wellness as you get older. Come learn about key nutrients, foods and habits to help you eat well as you age. This session will be screened on Friday, November 14th from 10 - 11:30am in the New… Read More »Eat Well, Age Well with Healthy NS
Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage -- all are welcome at our Friday Crafternoon. Join us Fridays from 1:00-3:00 with your latest project to share, get help or just craft in company. Tea and cookies will be served. Some materials and tools for beginners who just want to get started. Hope to see you there!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon
Victoria County is offering a free yoga program at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday morning from 9-10am. Come and try Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative & Hatha types of yoga. All ages welcome.
Is your bike ready for winter? Get tips about winter cycling and commuting. How to stay warm, dry and safe on city streets. Participants will be entered to win a cycling related door prize. Presented in Partnership with Velo Cape Breton and with support from CBRM Recreation.
Everyone is welcome to join New Waterford's Knitting Club on Tuesday evenings. Bring your latest fibre craft and enjoy the company of other crafters! Drop-in. Registration not required.
Add a little warmth to your holiday season at our Do It Yourself Soup Mixes in a Jar program! We will provide all the ingredients and recipes. Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful holiday gift. All ages welcome. Louisbourg Library Nov. 18th from 6 - 7pm… Read More »DIY Soup Mixes in a Jar
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
A representative from Service Canada will be answering your questions about support programs for seniors such as the Canada Dental Program, the disability tax credit and more.
The Art Dragons are back for another beginner paint session: paint a space scene. Paint supplies will be provided. Registration is required - register in the space below. ~~ About the Art Dragon Society: a non-profit group created by people with mental illness and artistic ability with the aim of finding ways to bring people… Read More »Beginner Paint (for adults): paint a space scene
The InSidewalk Cafe had such a wonderful time at the Glace Bay Library. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so special! Now, as the days grow shorter and November invites us to slow down, we’re excited to bring that same cozy energy to the McConnell Library (Sydney) for the last three… Read More »Insidewalk Cafe
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss Joachim Trier’s 2021 film ‘THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD’. “A young woman battles indecisiveness as she traverses the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path.” (2h08, Rated R) Available to stream on Kanopy with your… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD’
This film by Haitian journalist Etant Dupain centers on the informal status of women in Haitian society but also their importance to that same society and how it functions. Madan Saras deliver goods throughout the country and most times sell their goods in the public marketplaces to support their families. It is dangerous work because they… Read More »DOC: “MADAN SARA” by STREET TEAM PRODUCTIONS
Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage -- all are welcome at our Friday Crafternoon. Join us Fridays from 1:00-3:00 with your latest project to share, get help or just craft in company. Tea and cookies will be served. Some materials and tools for beginners who just want to get started. Hope to see you there!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon
The final book in the “Fortune Saga” trilogy by Mona Knight has been published, and we are delighted to help launch it! Mona will talk about and read from her new novel at the library from 10-11am. Following the reading Mona will head over to the Flying Kite (across the road) to sign copies of… Read More »BOOK LAUNCH: “HEARTBREAK RODEO” BY MONA KNIGHT
The NS Public Health Mobile Unit will be set-up at the McConnell Library from 10:30am - 4pm on Monday, Nov. 24th. Booked appointments are recommended. Limited drop-ins available. COVID-19, Influenza & RSV Vaccines - book online: novascotia.ca/vaccination COVID-19 & Influenza Tests - book online: covidbooking.nshealth.ca Book Vaccines or Tests by phone 1-833-797-7772 Shingles & Pneumococcal… Read More »Public Health Mobile Unit – All Ages Vaccination and Testing Clinic
Victoria County is offering a free yoga program at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday morning from 9-10am. Come and try Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative & Hatha types of yoga. All ages welcome.
Add a little warmth to your holiday season at our Do It Yourself Soup Mixes in a Jar program! We will provide all the ingredients and recipes. Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful holiday gift. All ages welcome. Sydney Mines Library Nov. 25th from 2:30 -… Read More »DIY Soup Mixes in a Jar
Everyone is welcome to join New Waterford's Knitting Club on Tuesday evenings. Bring your latest fibre craft and enjoy the company of other crafters! Drop-in. Registration not required.
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
A representative from Service Canada and Canadian Revenue Agency will be at the library to explain the differences between the Canada Pension Plan Disability, the Disability Tax Credit and the new Disability Benefit. They will provide an overview of each benefit, discuss eligibility criteria, and provide guidance on how to apply.
Join us at the Baddeck Library Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm on: September 24, October 29 & November 26 What is a memory Cafe? A free social event for individuals, families and care partners living with memory challenges. What happens at a Memory Cafe? We enjoy conversation, entertainment and warm drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. For more… Read More »Memory Cafe Series
The InSidewalk Cafe had such a wonderful time at the Glace Bay Library. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so special! Now, as the days grow shorter and November invites us to slow down, we’re excited to bring that same cozy energy to the McConnell Library (Sydney) for the last three… Read More »Insidewalk Cafe
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening of crafting! Drop in to create homemade Christmas cards and gifts for family, friends, or anyone special in your life. All supplies are provided, just bring your creativity and holiday cheer! While you’re here, be sure to visit Santa’s Giving Table, where you can pick out a few free items… Read More »Santa’s Workshop
In 1995, Deep Star in Halifax was contracted by filmmaking giant Lightstorm Entertainment to assist with logistics, locations and marine support services for the film Titanic. It was during this time, that professional diver Terry Dwyer conceived Movie Marine Canada, and since then he and his team have worked on several major motion pictures that were filmed, in part, here… Read More »Working on Film Sets: Terry Dwyer, Scuba Diver
Add a little warmth to your holiday season at our Do It Yourself Soup Mixes in a Jar program! We will provide all the ingredients and recipes. Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful holiday gift. All ages welcome. Registration required ~ register in space below. … Read More »DIY Soup Mixes in a Jar
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.
Victoria County is offering a free yoga program at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday morning from 9-10am. Come and try Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative & Hatha types of yoga. All ages welcome.
Everyone is welcome to join New Waterford's Knitting Club on Tuesday evenings. Bring your latest fibre craft and enjoy the company of other crafters! Drop-in. Registration not required.
Are you a jigsaw puzzle enthusiast looking for new puzzles? We are hosting a puzzle exchange! Bring your puzzles to exchange with others for new-to-you puzzles. Everyone is welcome!
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
Join CBRL staff as we read and discuss Grady Hendrix’s “How To Sell A Haunted House” Louise’s parents have passed away, and she’s returning to the small Southern town where she grew up to get their house ready to sell. It means she’ll have to spend time with her younger brother—and their old grudges make… Read More »Horror Book Club
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.
A craft activity for adults/ seniors. Sign up to make a winter wonderland in a jar. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Join us at the library as Cathy guides us through a beautiful canvas Christmas Painting. Space is limited so call the library to register - 902-862-2892.
DOC: NARNIA’S LOST POET, THE LIVES & LOVES OF C.S. LEWIS C.S. Lewis' biographer A.N. Wilson goes in search of the man behind Narnia - bestselling children's author and famous writer, but an under-appreciated Oxford academic and an aspiring poet who never achieved the same success in writing verse as he did prose. This moving… Read More »Thursday Talks & Docs
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.
Knit, stitch, crochet or even decoupage -- all are welcome at our Friday Crafternoon. Join us Fridays from 1:00-3:00 with your latest project to share, get help or just craft in company. Tea and cookies will be served. Some materials and tools for beginners who just want to get started. Hope to see you there!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.