Read Coast to Coast is a fun reading challenge from Same Page for all ages! Read Canadian authors from across the country (one Canadian book read = one ballot into the prize draw). Track your progress by putting a sticker on your map for each of the five regions and earn and extra ballot for… Read More »READ Coast to Coast
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
*This program is FULL. Get down and dirty with our Dirty Pour Paint Night. This art evening is for teens and adults. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email us at glacebay@cbrl.ca
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a fun-filled Super Saturday! This week's event is: Lego and Magna Tile Fun. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
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
Do you crochet? We need your help! Looking for volunteers who are familiar with amigurumi style crocheting to help create some cute buddies for a children's program. (Patterns and yarn will be provided, please bring a 3.5mm or a 4mm hook and stitch markers if you prefer them) Sign-up in space below.
Our Digital Literacy Trainer will be on-site in Glace Bay to host one-on-one sessions on Wednesday, May 6th. We can help you do more with computers and mobile devices, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, solve tech related problems and more! Sign up by clicking the link below or by phoning the… Read More »Digital Literacy Training – Glace Bay Library
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.
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
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!
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’
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a fun-filled Super Saturday! This week's event is: Elephant Toothpaste Experiment. Let's have fun with Science as we make our own Elephant of toothpaste. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
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 NSCC Social Service students at the Glace Bay Library for a jewelry making event. Jewelry craft stations will be available with an assortment of beads, strings, charms, elastics, and threads. Snacks and drinks are provided. This program is meant for tweens ages 10-14 and registration is required. Please phone the Glace Bay Library at:… Read More »The Bracelet Bar: Jewelry Craft Days
Come join us at the Sydney library for a fun pop up concert from ECMA Children's Artist of the Year Nominee: "Sugarwoods!" Sugarwoods Founder Emma McMullin is an Artist, Educator, and Producer based in Georgetown, Texas. Hailing from the east coast of Canada, McMullin was awarded the Governor General’s Medal of Canada in 2006 for… Read More »Sugarwoods- ECMA Children’s Artist of the Year Nominee
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a fun-filled Super Saturday! This week's event is: Birdhouse Craft. Join us as we make some beautiful birdhouse out of cardstock. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
Come join us at the Glace Bay library for a fun pop up concert from ECMA Children's Artist of the Year Nominee Sugarwoods! Sugarwoods Founder Emma McMullin is an Artist, Educator, and Producer based in Georgetown, Texas. Hailing from the east coast of Canada, McMullin was awarded the Governor General’s Medal of Canada in 2006… Read More »Sugarwoods- ECMA Children’s Artist of the Year Nominee
Come join us at the New Waterford library for a fun pop up concert from ECMA Children's Artist of the Year Nominee Sugarwoods! Sugarwoods Founder Emma McMullin is an Artist, Educator, and Producer based in Georgetown, Texas. Hailing from the east coast of Canada, McMullin was awarded the Governor General’s Medal of Canada in 2006… Read More »Sugarwoods- ECMA Children’s Artist of the Year Nominee
Every Monday from 3 to 5pm, our program room will have soft, inspiring classical music playing so you can read, relax and enjoy with the greats. No need to register, walk in and leave whenever you like.
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
Save the date for our Spring Craft Supply Swap! Why buy new when you can swap? Clear out your "someday" stash and refresh your creative materials with us! Here's how it works: Bring bags/boxes of crafting supplies to the McConnell Library between Monday, April 27th and Friday, May 15th and receive a voucher to use to "shop" for the same number of… Read More »Spring Craft Supply Swap
Join Mandy Ardelli-Roy for a casual, interactive presentation about what free and open source software can do for you. Do you want to prolong the life of an old device? Maybe it’s telling you that you need a new operating system. If you want to avoid buying a new device and contributing to e-waste there… Read More »Free & Open Source Software: What it is, what it isn’t, and what it can do for you
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a fun-filled Super Saturday! This week's event is: Season End Glow Party! Wear your neon shirt and come have some glowing fun as we celebrate a wonderful year of Super Saturday before our summer break. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.
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.
Spring has sprung! While 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. There is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also, when… Read More »CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
Every Monday from 3 to 5pm, our program room will have soft, inspiring classical music playing so you can read, relax and enjoy with the greats. No need to register, walk in and leave whenever you like.
Spring has sprung! While 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. There is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also, when… Read More »CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
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? We want it! We are hosting a perfectly imperfect giveaway table- a community event where artists donate "not for sale works" and people are… Read More »Imperfectly Perfect: An Art Giveaway Table (call for donations)
Spring has sprung! While 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. There is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also, when… Read More »CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
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? We want it! We are hosting a perfectly imperfect giveaway table- a community event where artists donate "not for sale works" and people are… Read More »Imperfectly Perfect: An Art Giveaway Table (call for donations)
Spring has sprung! While 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. There is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also, when… Read More »CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
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? We want it! We are hosting a perfectly imperfect giveaway table- a community event where artists donate "not for sale works" and people are… Read More »Imperfectly Perfect: An Art Giveaway Table (call for donations)
Join us at the Glace Bay Library for a brand new Youth Book Club! This book club is 0pen to ages 16 to 19. Chose our first book, share your favorite genres, and help shape the club from the start. Snacks and transportation provided + free reading kit for the participants! To register call/text Sarah-Kay… Read More »Youth Book Club
Spring has sprung! While 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. There is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also, when… Read More »CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
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? We want it! We are hosting a perfectly imperfect giveaway table- a community event where artists donate "not for sale works" and people are… Read More »Imperfectly Perfect: An Art Giveaway Table (call for donations)
Spring has sprung! While 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. There is great environmental impact when you pass your gently-used items on to someone else who could use them. Also, when… Read More »CBRL Plant & Yard Sale- Call for Donations!
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? We want it! We are hosting a perfectly imperfect giveaway table- a community event where artists donate "not for sale works" and people are… Read More »Imperfectly Perfect: An Art Giveaway Table (call for donations)
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.