The InSidewalk Cafe is back and this time, we’re easing into Sydney Mines with all the early autumn feels. After soaking up the summer sunshine in Baddeck, we’re ready to slow things down and welcome the cozy season with you. Join us for the last three Wednesdays of September, right inside the Sydney Mines Library.… Read More »InSidewalk Cafe: Sydney Mines
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
Drop by the Sydney Mines Library on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30pm to make a fun craft. This is an all ages activity ~ children under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Library staff will have the craft supplies and a sample suggestion of a craft to make and participants can take it from there… Read More »Self-Directed Craft Activity
You’re invited! The Cape Breton Regional Library Board invites you to attend our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING This year’s meeting will take place at the McConnell Library 50 Falmouth St., Sydney, NS B1P 6X9 On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, @ 7 pm Please RSVP to sdulvy@cbrl.ca By Thursday, September 11, 2025. We look forward to your… Read More »Annual General Meeting
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
The winner of Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 2014, IDA is a moving and intimate drama set in 1960's Poland. 18-year old Anna, a sheltered orphan raised in a convent, is preparing to become a nun when the Mother Superior insists she first visit her sole living relative, her aunt Wanda, a worldly… Read More »Talk & Docs: “IDA” (a feature film for Polish Heritage Month)
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.
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
Glace Bay Library's Knitting Club Social is back for the fall. Bring your project, have a cuppa' and a great social afternoon.
Have fun playing with our Lego and getting creative. Fall Fridays for Lego Club are: September 5 & 19, October 10 & 24, November 7 & 21 and December 12. Lego Club is for ages 5-12 and registration is not required.
Browse some books and learn about library services at the Cape North Farmers Market. Cape North Farmers Market: Saturdays, 10-1 pm, June 28, July 12 & 26, Aug16 & 30, Sept 6 & 20, Oct 11, (@ Cabot Volunteer Fire Department)
Drop-in and try out our selection of board games and puzzles.
Pollinators are the unsung heroes of our environment and our food system! Join Parks Canada at the North Sydney Library for the Pollinators: Nature in Motion program. Kids will learn all about pollination, discover how bees, butterflies, moths, and birds help plants grow, then create their own paper flowers and try pollinating them themselves! As… Read More »Pollinators: Nature in Motion with Parks Canada
Weekly walks with picnics. Various locations, nearby and further afield. Meet at the library. Call the library to be added to the email list. Picnic and snacks provided.
Join local police constable for some drawing and sketching lessons and fun. For children and teens. Call the library to register 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Start your quest with fellow Junior Adventurers and join our campaign! No registration required.
Browse Books and learn about library services with Victoria County Outreach at the Ross Ferry Market. This unique market is comprised of vendors set-up along the length of Kempt Head Rd. The library booth will be at the Ross Ferry Volunteer Fire Department. Ross Ferry Market: Sundays, 12-3 pm, July 6, 13, 20, 27,… Read More »Victoria County Outreach at Ross Ferry Market
Staff from the Alzheimer Society of NS will offer a public information to help us understand dementia. Learn about dementia signs, symptoms, communication tips and how to reduce your risk. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required.
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
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.