Join us at the New Waterford Library for a fun-filled Super Saturday! This week's event is: Mother's Day Tea with the Moms. Kids can make a Mother's day craft for their caregiver. Tea and sweets for mom. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
New Waterford Library staff are taking this popular social for miners on the road! Next Location: Reserve Mines Fire Hall Get together and socialize, meet new and old friends, and reminisce about shared experiences while enjoying tea, coffee, and light refreshments. Registration is not required. To find out more information call the New Waterford Library… Read More »The Rake Stop: Pit Talk Social- Reserve Mines
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
Come to the Glace Bay Library and learn to paint a nebulas with the Art Dragons! This is a registered program in partnership with the Art Dragons and spots are limited so please phone the Glace Bay Library at: 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot.
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean. *Note: anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver in the library (this includes chess… Read More »Chess Club
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.
Join us Tuesdays in May! Bring your current project - knitting, crochet, hand weaving, hand sewing, cross-stitch, embroidery or any textile art-and enjoy crafting alongside fellow creators. Coffee, tea and great company provided! No registration is required.
Join Physiotherapist Belinda Lau-Beaton for some basics on shoulders, identify some common shoulder problems and learn how to treat them. Belinda has over 30 years experience working in the orthopedic field. Registration not required for this information session.
Come join us at the North Sydney Library for a relaxing morning of adult focused arts and crafts. Spots are limited and registration is required. Please register by emailing: northsydney@cbrl.ca or by phoning the North Sydney Library at: 902-794-3272. May 6th- Rock Painting May 13th- Relax and Zen Doodle with Jazz May 20th- Sea Glass… Read More »Easy Arts And Crafts for Adults
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Open to adults. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.
Staff from the Alzheimer's Society of NS offer a monthly Caregiver Support group at the library. Caregivers should call 1-800-611-6345 to register for these sessions.
Enjoy the benefits of walking and celebrate NS Walks Day! Meet at the McConnell Library for 1:30pm and take an easy stroll around Wentworth Park. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Snacks at the library after the walk. Everyone is welcome!
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 needed.
Thursdays from 11 AM – 2 PM, our Digital Literacy Trainer is available for drop-in sessions. Bring your device, and stop by to learn how to navigate the SamePage catalogue, access library e-resources like Kanopy and Hoopla, create an email account and more. Funded by @NS Community Technology Network.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Matt Lever from CBRM Emergency Management will share a presentation on Wildfires & Preparedness. Personal Preparedness Wildfire Risk Wildfire Prevention FireSmart for Your Home Emergency Notification & Evacuation Registration is not required.
Join Physiotherapist Belinda Lau-Beaton for some basics on back health: learn how to manage chronic neck & back pain. Belinda has over 30 years experience working in the orthopedic field. Registration not required for this information session.
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2016, Nova Scotian film ‘WEIRDOS’. This is a registered program and spots are limited so please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902- 562-3161. Please watch the film in advance as it will not be screened during this… Read More »McConnell Movie Discussion Club – ‘WEIRDOS’
Local naturalist Beth Kent will be here for her spring presentation – an exploration of a few of the families of birds that surround us. Come enjoy the slideshow and delightful commentary on a different view of the natural world around us.
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