Cape Breton Regional Library

Saturday Strollings
2026-07-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-01 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
A program partnership with Victoria County Recreation.
Weekly walks with picnics to various locations, nearby and further afield.
Meet at the Baddeck Library at 11AM.
For more information call the library 902-295-2055.

"Tape Resist" Art
2026-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join us at the Baddeck Library for a fun crafty afternoon of: “Tape Resist” art. Come make a one-of-a-kind art piece out of paint and painter’s tape! Please note that all materials, including canvases, will be provided.
This program is intended for ages five and up. Registration is required. To register please phone: 295-2055 or email the: baddeck@cbrl.ca

Pollinators: Nature in Motion
2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Join Parks Canada Staff at the North Sydney Library to learn about some of natures most important workers: the bees!
This program is suitable for elementary school children and their families. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Please contact the North Sydney Library at: 902-794-3272 to register!

K-POP Demon Hunters
2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for some K-Pop Demon Hunter inspired fun! Color your 3D character, listen to music, and enjoy a themed activity. This day will slay!
This program is intended for children ages 6 and older. Registration is required. To register phone the New Waterford library at: 902-862-2892

Gingerbread Decorating (Program is at capacity)
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
*This program is now at capacity. Thank you for your interest!

Have fun decorating your own gingerbread cookie. Registration is Required, please email glacebay@cbrl.ca or call 902-849-8657to register.

Pollinators: Nature in Motion
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join Parks Canada Staff at the Sydney Library to learn about some of natures most important workers: the bees!
This program is suitable for elementary school children and their families. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Library at: 902-562-3161.

Silent Summer Reading Club
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Need a quiet space to get some summer reading done? Join other readers in your library for silent reading.
Drop-in.
All ages.

Art Cart Afternoon
2026-07-29 13:15 - 16:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop-in for some creative Art Cart fun on Wednesday afternoons in July.
Crafty materials will be provided and cart will be replenished weekly.
All ages welcome.

Silent Summer Reading Club
2026-07-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada

Villain Party (*Filled to Capacity)
2026-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Registration for this program is now full

“Masks and capes and spooky light
Creepy things make such a fright
Witches laugh and monsters play
At the library’s villain party today!”

Registration is Required, please email glacebay@cbrl.ca or call 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot

Silent Summer Reading Club
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada

Story Time Fun
2026-07-31 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join Mandy for stories, rhymes, and songs. The story time activities are largely aimed at toddlers and preschoolers and their parents (or caregivers), but babies are also welcome and we have age-appropriate toys and books for all!

No registration for this fun activity. Drop-in.

If you have any questions, email louisbourg@cbrl.ca.

Crafternoon: Wicked Witch
2026-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come to the Glace Bay library to make a wicked witch craft! All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Knitting for Fun
2026-07-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Try knitting for fun this summer – library staff can help youth beginners learn to knit or crochet.
Some supplies and materials available. We look forward to seeing what you pick for your own project.
Friday afternoons between 3-4pm for June, July and August.
This program is for ages 10-12. Registration is required – call 902-736-3219 to register.

Borax Crystals Craft
2026-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join us at the Baddeck Library for a fun crafty afternoon. We will be making borax crystals out of a few simple ingredients! This is an easy scientific craft for children to take home
This program is intended for ages five and up. Registration is required. To register please phone: 295-2055 or email the: baddeck@cbrl.ca

Lego Mindstorms- STEM day-camp
2026-08-04 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
This August, join us to learn more about robotics at our STEM day-camps! Presented by our Digital Literacy Trainer, these sessions will cover robotics,
coding, and more, using the Lego Mindstorms platform to build cool group projects!
This is a two day program intended for kids ages 8-14, but older kids are welcome if interested. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161.

Thaumatrope
2026-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come to the Glace Bay Library and make a cool optical illusion toy to trick your brain! All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Art Cart Afternoon
2026-08-05 13:15 - 16:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Join us at the Ingonish Library for: Art Cart Afternoon! Use a variety of materials provided to create a unique art piece. New items will be added to the cart weekly. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.

Ogre Toothpaste
2026-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us at the Glace Bay Library to make Ogre Toothpaste! It’s Ooze-als of fun! Registration is Required. Phone 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to reserve your spot.

NS Public Health Vaccination Clinic (Youth)
2026-08-06 10:00 - 15:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop in for: Meningitis B, Grade 7 and routine childhood vaccines.
Are you graduating? Here are a few things to add to your summer checklist:
*Access my vaccination records and catch up for free. If you are going into a post-secondary health program, joining the military, or working in a health-related field, you will be required to present your vaccination records and be up to date on all of your vaccines. You can catch up for free until you turn 19.
*Getting the Meningitis B vaccine. Vaccination against meningococcal B infection is not part of your routine childhood vaccinations. If you are moving into a group living situation (residences or military barracks), you should consider getting two doses of the Meningitis B vaccine.
www.nshealth.ca/public-health-immunization-clinics

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Shadow Puppetry & Paper Cutting Workshop
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join members of the Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association for a fun workshop at the Baddeck library! You will be learning about the art of Chinese paper cutting as well as shadow puppetry. Try making your creations come alive with the light and screen. This is a registered event. Please phone the Baddeck Library at: 902-295-2055 to register!

Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music: Sing & Shine with Julia Tynes
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join award-winning African Nova Scotian singer-songwriter and entertainer Julia Tynes for an interactive music experience full of singing, learning, and joyful expression—fun for whole family!
With her signature energy and soulful vocals, Julia leads children and families on a musical journey through classics like “Rockin’ Robin,” kid-friendly Motown hits, and today’s pop anthems by artists like Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars. Participants are invited to clap along, move their bodies, and sing out loud as they explore melody, groove, and performance.
This vibrant program introduces audiences to the rich cultural roots of pop through soul, jazz, and rock and roll, while celebrating the lasting contributions of Black artists throughout history. Julia also shares a few of her own original songs and stories, empowering everyone to use their voices and build confidence through music.
Whether you’re a toddler, a tween, or just young at heart, come ready to sing, dance, and shine!
FREE show – All ages.

In partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

Invisible ink
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come down to the Glace Bay Library and pen your name in Dragon Language with invisible Ink! Registration is Required. Call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to reserve your spot.

Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music: Sing & Shine with Julia Tynes
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada

Crafternoon: Potion Craft
2026-08-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library and get brewing with a fun potion craft! All materials are provided and no registration is required.
