Cape Breton Regional Library

Banned Books Club
2026-03-19 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-03-12 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Meets every Thursday from 1:30-3pm.
Read and discuss William Golding’s ‘The Lord of the Flies’
Want to join the discussion? Call the library for more details 902-295-2055.

Fibre Lunch
2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-12 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.

Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the New Waterford Library with Adia’s Enchanted Events! Join in on the magic as Glinda leaves her bubble to teach you her most thrillifying ways to be a good witch in Oz. As Glinda says: You’ve always had the power, my dear. You’ve had it all along!
This is an open event; no registration is required.

English Conversation Group
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational
setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event, no registration is
needed.

Memory Cafe Series
2026-03-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join us at the Baddeck Library Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm on: January 14, February 11, March 18 & April 15
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 info. and to register email baddeck@cbrl.ca or call (902) 295-2055

This series is a collaboration with the Art Gallery of NS, CBRL, Memory Cafes NS, and Victoria County.

Sea Glass Creations
2026-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Come and make a sea glass picture.
For ages 5 and up. Registration is not required.

Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the Glace Bay Library with Adia’s Enchanted Events! Join in on the magic as Glinda leaves her bubble to teach you her most thrillifying ways to be a good witch in Oz. As Glinda says: You’ve always had the power, my dear. You’ve had it all along!
This is an open event; no registration is required.

Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the Sydney Library with Adia’s Enchanted Events! Join in on the magic as Glinda leaves her bubble to teach you her most thrillifying ways to be a good witch in Oz. As Glinda says: You’ve always had the power, my dear. You’ve had it all along!
This event will be followed by magical “Wicked” crafts!
This is an open event; no registration is required.

Tea & Trivia
2026-03-18 10:30 - 11:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am
Open to adults. Registration is required.
Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.

English Conversation Group
2026-03-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community.
Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm at the Glace Bay Library.

Knitting Group
2026-03-17 18:00 - 19:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others.
Open to all adults. No registration required.

Lego Tuesday
2026-03-17 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.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Bingo
2026-03-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join the fun! We will be making paper plate leprechaun masks and then playing a
few rounds of bingo and enjoying some treats!

Chess Club
2026-03-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills?
Drop-in to the McConnell Library’s Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm
Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean.
*Note: anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver in the library (this includes chess club).

Oz-table Course
2026-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
We are off to see the Wizard! Follow the yellow brick road and make your way through the magical land of Oz with our children’s side obstacle course! Be sure to avoid the flying monkeys! We have a feeling you aren’t in Kansas anymore.
This is an open event; no registration is required.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-03-16 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).

March Break Board Games
2026-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Drop by the Sydney Mines Library to play an assortment of board games!
For ages 5+

Follow the Yellow Block Road!
2026-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
It’s time for an over-the-rainbow Lego challenge in Oz! Use Lego blocks to complete a challenge and try your hand at a Wicked scavenger hunt to win a small prize.

This is an open event; no registration is required.

Wheelchair Curling - GOLD Medal Game
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Cheer on Team Canada!
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings.
Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Wheelchair Curling – GOLD Medal Game!
#MilanoCortina2026

*Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

JR D&D
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Children (ages 5-12) are welcome to the library for an afternoon of D&D.

Para Hockey - GOLD Medal Game
2026-03-14 12:00 - 14:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Cheer on Team Canada!
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings.
Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Para Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
#MilanoCortina2026

*Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Saturday’s 9am Tai Chi was so popular ~ the library scheduled a second session for 10:30!
Thanks to Michelle and library staff for being so flexible!
Call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca for more info.
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library.
Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation.
The 12-week program is free and starts on January 10th. All ages welcome, first come first served.

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library.
Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation.
The 12-week program is free and starts on January 10th. All ages welcome, first come first served.
For more information call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-03-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.

Fibre Lunch
2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons.
Tea provided.

Friday Crafternoon
2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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!

Story Time
2026-03-13 10:30 - 11:00 | 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.
