Spend an afternoon relaxing at the library with your favourite yarn crafts. Work on your own knitting or crocheting craft or follow along with an instructor from the Warm Your Bones festival to learn how to make a basic washcloth or a yarn wrap rainbow. Some yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks are provided but… Read More »Knits & Knots: Cozy Crafting at the Library
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
Join us from 10:30am -12 noon Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4 to meet new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack. Everyone welcome.
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Women's Hockey - GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the Reserve Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the Baddeck Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2025 film, ‘SORRY, BABY’! “Something terrible happened to Agnes. But life goes on for everyone else. When a friend visits on the brink of an important milestone, Agnes realizes how stuck she's been, in this bittersweet story of finding your way… Read More »McConnell Movie Discussion Club – ‘SORRY, BABY’
Drop in, join friends and have fun getting creative with Lego. Registration is not required. When: Every Friday in January & February from 2:00 - 4:30 pm All ages welcome (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult). Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca and the Victoria North Regional Library Facebook… Read More »Lego Fun Fridays
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the Baddeck Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Short Track Speed Skating. #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Short Track Speed Skating
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the Baddeck Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
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
Join us from 10:30am -12 noon Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4 to meet new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack. Everyone welcome.
Drop in, join friends and have fun getting creative with Lego. Registration is not required. When: Every Friday in January & February from 2:00 - 4:30 pm All ages welcome (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult). Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca and the Victoria North Regional Library Facebook… Read More »Lego Fun Fridays
Use the provided materials to make a suggested craft. Staff will explain and assist if needed. Dates: January 17 & 31 February 14 & 28 Time: 1:15 - 3:30 pm Registration is not required. For children/families (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult) Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca… Read More »Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
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
Join us from 10:30am -12 noon Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4 to meet new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack. Everyone welcome.
Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky! Come hang out and get creative at our drop-in junk journaling session, open to anyone 16 and up! Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just curious to try it out, this is a relaxed space to play with paper, explore your creativity, and maybe even swap supplies with fellow… Read More »Junk Journaling Drop In