Come on down to the Sydney library and get yourself a beautiful handmade artisanal snail! All proceeds go to the libraries: "Books and Beyond" campaign to help support programs, collections and day to day operations. We would love your support! Money is accepted by cash or e-transfer. "Snails for Sales are great so just-… Read More »Snails for Sales! (a Library Fundraiser)
OCT 8 DOC: “IN SEARCH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE” PART 1 (2024) This definitive documentary tells the poignant story of the poet, short story writer, and critic Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective story, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale, yet was beset by many personal demons.
Join library staff on Fridays at 10am for a story time and craft activity. This weekly session is for children (not yet of school age) and their caregivers.
Meet up at the Glace Bay library for fun and fables every Friday in October. This drop-in program is for families with young children. No registration is required.
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.
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 other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.
Drop in to knit and crochet with a fun crew. Take your latest project to work on and enjoy some tea and conversation while you work.
Have fun with friends making Lego creations every Friday afternoon at the Ingonish Library. This is a drop in activity for children 4+ Note: children 8 years old or younger must be supervised in the library by a parent, guardian or responsible caregiver.
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library. Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation. All ages welcome. For more information call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca
Come to the Glace Bay library and make a Thanksgiving Turkey craft with us! All materials are provided and no registration is required
Gobble Gobble it's turkey time! Come to the New Waterford library for some Thanksgiving Crafts. All materials are provided and no registration is required.
Build your own spooky Lego haunted house! Your 'haunted' build will be featured in the library to scare and inspire our patrons. Saturday fun activities are mostly drop-in programs geared to children. Note from the Library's Youth Safety Policy - anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised at all times by an attentive… Read More »Saturday Fun: Lego Haunted Houses
Saturday's 9am Tai Chi was so popular ~ the library scheduled a second session for 10:30! Thanks to Michelle and library staff for being so flexible! Call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca for more info. A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library. Learn the exercise… Read More »Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
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.
Make an autumn/ thanksgiving craft at the library. This activity is for ages 4+ yrs.; age 8 and under need to be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.
Join us at the Louisbourg Library for a fun fall activity for the kids. We will use pipe cleaners and pony beads to create these adorable harvest corn cobs! This event is a drop-in program for kids ages 3-11. All materials are provided and no registration is required.
Join us at the Sydney Library for a talk with author and award winning freelance journalist Rob Csernyik about his new book: "A Losing Hand." A Losing Hand exposes a hidden crisis at the heart of Canada’s booming gambling industry: suicide. As governments expand casinos, sports betting, and online gaming, they meticulously track the revenue… Read More »Author Talk with Rob Csernyik: “A Losing Hand”
Join us at the New Waterford Library for: "Chess for Fun Club" hosted by Ricky Hanes. This program is intended for adults and is open to all levels of experience. Pre registration is required. Please phone the library at: 902-862-2892 to register.
