Chakras are energy centers and we will explore ours with a little meditation, a little movement, a little writing and a lot of fun! This program is part of our Be Robust at 55+ Series and supported through a New Horizons for Seniors grant.
Heart Advice for Difficult Times - When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron A Book Club led by Mary Jane Bennett (Ani Jangchub) and Terry Henderson, senior students of Pema Chodron. Meeting at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday (1:30-3PM) starting Sept. 1st Registration not required. For more information email mjjbennett@gmail.com ~~~ Books and study materials… Read More »Book Club: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club on Tuesday afternoons. Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean (donaldmaclean935@yahoo.com). For more information email programs@cbrl.ca. CBRL's Child Safety Policy: Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent,… Read More »Chess Club
Come to the Sydney Mines library and enjoy a relaxing time of trying your hand at knitting or crocheting. We provide hooks and knitting needles, pattern suggestions, yarn, and if you're interested, a basic wooden loom for handheld weaving. This program is intended for ages 8 to adult. No registration is required. Call the library… Read More »Fall 2026 Learn to Knit or Crochet
Are you living in rental housing in the CBRM? Learn about your rights at a tenants’ workshop. Join Isabelle Lalonde from New Dawn to learn about tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities, laws that govern rental housing in Nova Scotia, as well as provided local resource information for tenants to access in Cape Breton. A… Read More »NEW DAWN Tenant Advocacy Workshop
Join us at the New Waterford Library for knitting club! Bring your knitting, crochet work or other fiber craft items. Socialize and enjoy light refreshments. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
Come to the Sydney Mines Library, make some new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack! This is a drop -in program and no registration is required.
Join us at the New Waterford library for: "Tea & Trivia!" Registration is required. Please phone: 902-862-2892 to reserve your spot!
Make a Fall painting using dirty pour technique! Registration is required. Please email glacebay@cbrl.ca or call 902-849-8657 to register.
The English Conversation Group meets Every Wednesday. Join us to practice your English speaking, meet new people and have fun! Whether you are new to the area or have been here a while- all are welcome. Drop in and say hello!
Make an autumn tree painting using broccoli. Registration is required, email glacebay@cbrl.ca or call 902-849-8657 to register.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
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 debit/credit through Square. "Snails for Sales are great… 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.