Cape Breton Regional Library

Story Time
2025-12-19 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st - 24th)
2025-12-19, 2025-12-18, 2025-12-17, 2025-12-16, 2025-12-15 | 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.

Christmas Cards for Maple Hill Manor Residents (Dec. 1st-20th)
2025-12-19, 2025-12-18, 2025-12-17, 2025-12-16, 2025-12-15 | 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.

McConnell Film Discussion Club - ‘THE HOLDOVERS’
2025-12-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2023 Christmas film, ‘The Holdovers’- just in time for the holidays! Please watch the film in advance as it will not be screened during this event.
“A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students with nowhere to go. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school’s head cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War..” (2h13, Rated R)
Limited DVDs and Blu-rays available, ask at the McConnell front desk for more information!
Date and Time: Dec 18th, 6:30 – 8:00PM (in the Nova Scotia Room)
Register below.

"OLIVER’S POLISH CHRISTMAS: A CAPE BRETON STORY”: READING & TALK WITH AUTHOR TOM URBANIAK
2025-12-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Another wonderful collaboration between writer Tom Urbaniak and illustrator Tammy Krasniqi, a new children’s book – Oliver’s Polish Christmas: A Cape Breton Story. Tom will be at the library to share his new book with us! Oliver’s Polish Christmas: A Cape Breton Story is dedicated to the memory of Tom’s parents, Joseph and Irene Urbaniak, both of whom passed away last year. All book royalties will go to the St. Michael’s Polish Benefit Society.

Pages to Plates #3: Holiday Cookie Decorating
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us for Pages to Plates #3: a fun-filled family program at the library, designed for curious minds and hungry tummies!
For ages 5-12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver). Registration is required – register in space below.

Here’s what’s on the menu:
– Beware of branding: The power of food advertising, kids will learn that advertising is often misleading. (Plants to Plates Activity Guide from the Ecology Action Centre)
– Get Creative! Decorate holiday themed cookies with classic and sweet toppings.

Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you register so we can do our best to accommodate.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Fibre Lunch
2025-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.

Family DIY Christmas Cards
2025-12-17 15:30 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in with your family and friends and make Christmas cards to spread some holiday cheer!

Letter Writing Social
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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.

Frosted Christmas Candle Jars
2025-12-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come create your very own frosted Christmas candle jar. Fun for the whole family.
Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to sign-up.

Lego Tuesday
2025-12-16 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.

Holiday Baby Singalong & Playtime
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join McConnell staff for a holiday sing-a-long version of Babies and Books! 30 minutes of baby-friendly Christmas tunes with guitar accompaniment followed by 30 minutes of play time!
For babies 0 – 18 months and parents/ caregivers.
Registration is not required.

Three Types of Yoga
2025-12-16 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 Sing Along and Hot Chocolate Bar
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Christmas Sing Along and Hot Chocolate Bar
6:00-6:30 Refreshments
6:30-7:30 Sing Along
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for a relaxing evening, with the talented Eddie Vardy leading us in a Christmas Sing Along!

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-15 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).

Decoupage Christmas Ornaments: Kids
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Create simple decoupage canvas Christmas ornaments with napkins and tissue paper! And then join us for a few rounds of Christmas-themed bingo!
Space is limited – please call the branch to register 902-733-3608.

Junior Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-13 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.

Super Saturday: Christmas Crafts
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
We will be getting into the festive spirit by making Christmas crafts at the library.

Saturday Fun: Holiday Crafts
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Let’s make Holiday Crafts: Christmas, Yule, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah!

A Little Library Christmas Party
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us for some Christmas fun with crafts and games.
No registration required.
Open to all ages.

Super Saturday: Paper ornaments
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in and make ornaments for your tree with our fancy paper.

Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
2025-12-13 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.
