Cape Breton Regional Library

Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st - 24th)
2025-12-05, 2025-12-06, 2025-12-08, 2025-12-09, 2025-12-10 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Santa has picked the library as a drop off spot for writing and receiving your Letters to and from Santa. Just drop by the library from December 1st to Christmas Eve and pick up your Santa letter to fill out and in a few days Santa will send his reply to the library for pick up.

Story Time for Tots
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their caregivers may visit the library on Friday mornings from 10:00–11:15 for stories, rhymes and social time.
After story time there are age-appropriate toys & books for everyone to enjoy.No registration required
Fridays: 10:00 – 11:00 beginning Oct. 31
Dates are: October 31 – Feel free to dress up for Halloween!
November 7, 14, 21,December 5, 12

Please note the library is closed Friday November 28 for a staff inservice. There is no story time on the 28th.

A Holiday Tea Meet & Greet
2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Baddeck Meditation Group invites you to enjoy Bean There Coffee, Himalayan Chai and breakfast snacks at a Holiday Tea!

All are welcome.

Story Time
2025-12-05 10:30 - 11:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join library staff 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.

Friday Crafternoon
2025-12-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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!

Women's Knitting Social
2025-12-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Glace Bay Library’s Knitting Club Social is back for the fall.
Bring your project, have a cuppa’ and a great social afternoon.

Lego Fun
2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop in, join friends and have fun getting creative with our Lego.
Dates are November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12
All ages welcome Children under 10 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required

Pages to Plates #2: No Bake Energy Bites
2025-12-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join library staff to make a fun snack to eat and a craft to take home!
Here’s what’s on the menu:
No Bake Energy Bites Station ~ ingredients:

quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
shredded coconut
cocoa powder
honey
unsweetened applesauce
vanilla yogurt / vanilla extract

For ages 5–12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver).
Call the library to register – 902-295-2055
*Please, let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Christmas Cards for Maple Hill Manor Residents (Dec. 1st-20th)
2025-12-06, 2025-12-08, 2025-12-09, 2025-12-10 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.

Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
2025-12-06 01:15 - 15:15 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop into the library Saturdays between 1:15-3:15.
What: Use the provided materials to make a suggested craft. There will be a different craft each week. Staff will explain and assist if needed.
This program is for Children & families – Children under 10 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult
No registration required. Begins November 8 until December 13.

Super Saturday: Lego Fun
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Lego Time means LEGO fun!
This event is open to all ages – no registration required.

Super Saturday: Christmas Ornaments
2025-12-06 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library to make some lovely Christmas ornaments.

Junior Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Start your quest with fellow Junior Adventurers and join our campaign!

No registration required.

Saturday Fun: Pages to Plates #2
2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join library staff to make a fun snack to eat and a craft to take home!
Here’s what’s on the menu:
No Bake Energy Bites Station ~ ingredients:

quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
shredded coconut
cocoa powder
honey
unsweetened applesauce
vanilla yogurt / vanilla extract

For ages 5–12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver).
Registration is required. Call the library to register 902-733-3608
*Please, let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-08 15:30 - 19:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).

Three Types of Yoga
2025-12-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Victoria County is offering a free yoga program at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday morning from 9-10am. Come and try Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative & Hatha types of yoga. All ages welcome.

Christmas Greenery Workshop
2025-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Come join us in making a Christmas Greenery display for your home.
Please call the library to register 902-736-3219

Lego Tuesday
2025-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00.
Ages 5 and up.

Knitting Club
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Everyone is welcome to join New Waterford’s Knitting Club on Tuesday evenings.
Bring your latest fibre craft and enjoy the company of other crafters!
Drop-in. Registration not required.

Decoupage Christmas Ornaments: Teens & Adults
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Come create a beautiful Christmas ornament using recycled lightbulbs, napkins and tissue paper! Light refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited – please call the library to register 902-733-3608.

Self-directed Craft Activity
2025-12-10 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
A new craft idea is available each Wednesday. This is an all-ages, drop-in any time activity.
Children under ten must be accompanied by an adult.
We provide craft supplies and a sample suggestion of a craft to make.
Check for new crafts on these Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10.

Tea & Trivia
2025-12-10 10:30 - 11:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Back by popular demand Tea & Trivia!
Join the crew and put your trivia skills to the test.
Registration required 902-862-2892.

InSidewalk Cafe: Holiday Edition
2025-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Our final InSidewalk Cafe of the year is here and we’re closing things with a cozy Holiday Edition!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us throughout this event series in North Sydney, New Waterford, Baddeck, Sydney Mines, Glace Bay, and Sydney (McConnell), whether you stopped by once or came every time, your presence brought warmth, connection, and community to each gathering.
We’re heading back to New Waterford and Sydney Mines one more time, and we’re bringing all the festive vibes with us: warm drinks and holiday treats to celebrate the end of the series. Everyone is welcome! No registration required.
Sydney Mines Library
December 10th, 10:30am – 12pm

Big thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia for making this series possible.

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