Saturday Fun: Board games & puzzles
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaDrop-in and try out our selection of board games and puzzles.
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.
McConnell Library is accepting donations for the Halloween costume and Decor Swap From Tuesday September 23 until Friday October 10. Here’s how it works: Drop Off: Starting Tuesday, September 23, bring up to 10 Halloween items – including clean, gently-used costumes, accessories, and decorations in good condition – to the McConnell Library and receive a… Read More »Drop off items for Costume & Decor Swap
She’s spooky, she’s smart, and she’s showing up on a Tuesday! Join us for a delightfully dark evening inspired by Wednesday Addams. We’ll make creepy-cool crafts, enjoy some eerie (but tasty!) snacks, and celebrate all things weird and wonderful. Costumes are welcome—black is always in style. For tweens 8-12 year old. Spots are limited, so… Read More »Wednesday on a Tuesday
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.
Back by popular demand Tea & Trivia! Join the crew and put your trivia skills to the test. Registration required 902-862-2892.
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.
Join us at the Baddeck Library Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm on: September 24, October 29 & November 26 What is a memory Cafe? A free social event for individuals, families and care partners living with memory challenges. What happens at a Memory Cafe? We enjoy conversation, entertainment and warm drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. For more… Read More »Memory Cafe Series
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
Join library staff and make an apple tree craft. Space is limited - call the library to register 902-849-8657.
Join Mi'kmaw drummer and singer Leim Joe for a talk about his music and traditions. Through songs and stories, he’ll share how music helps keep the Mi'kmaw language strong, celebrates culture, and brings people together. Everyone welcome! This program is possible thanks to support from the Centre of Sound Communities CBU.
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