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)
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.
Please join the Cape Breton Regional Library in celebrating the official launch of the Rita E. Gillis Children’s Reading Room. Enjoy refreshments, musical accompaniment and celebrate the renaming of one of our cherished library spaces! Everyone is welcome! The Rita E. Gillis Children’s Literacy Fund provides hundreds of books each year to the Cape Breton… Read More »Rita E. Gillis Children’s Reading Room Launch
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
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.
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
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a talk on 'Wills, Power of Attorney & Estates' with guest speaker, Nick Burke. This event is a partnership with CBRL and New Waterford Rotary. Location: New Waterford Pensioner's Hall Call the New Waterford Library to register 902-862-2892
Brian Wood from the Bell Homestead National Historic Site in Brantford, Ontario will give a presentation on Alexander Graham Bell’s time with his family in Brantford before he came to Baddeck, and about the Homestead Site.
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.
Library staff are excited to host celebrated local author, Lesley Crewe! Join us for a conversation on her love of libraries and a Q&A from your online questions. Everyone welcome! Event from 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6pm) Mingling and light refreshments to follow the Q&A. NATTER (definition Merriam-Webster) ~ idle talk or conversation: chat.
Drop-in to the McConnell Library and get creative with Lego.
Browse books and learn about library services with Victoria County Outreach at the Iona Community Market: Saturdays, 11-1 pm, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 4.