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… Read More »Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st – 24th)
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.
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.
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. Ages 5 and up.
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.
DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar - For Kids and Caregivers! The perfect hands-on holiday activity for kids! Let them layer all the ingredients in a jar and give the gift of fresh, homemade cookies. Registration required ~ please call or email 902-794-3272 / northsydney@cbrl.ca Note: please let us know about any food allergies… Read More »DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar (For Kids and Caregivers)
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.
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… Read More »Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st – 24th)
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 in with your family and friends and make Christmas cards to spread some holiday cheer!
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.
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… Read More »Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st – 24th)
Drop-in to the McConnell Library between 10am-2pm for our winter clothing giveaway. The library will be collecting clean, gently used winter clothing items for all ages (including winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, ski/snow pants, thermal wear and more) until Saturday, Dec. 13th. *Any leftover items will be donated to the Ally Centre.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
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,… Read More »Pages to Plates #3: Holiday Cookie Decorating
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,… Read More »“OLIVER’S POLISH CHRISTMAS: A CAPE BRETON STORY”: READING & TALK WITH AUTHOR TOM URBANIAK
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… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘THE HOLDOVERS’
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.
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… Read More »Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st – 24th)
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.