Add a little warmth to your holiday season at our Do It Yourself Soup Mixes in a Jar program! We will provide all the ingredients and recipes. Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful holiday gift. All ages welcome. Louisbourg Library Nov. 18th from 6 - 7pm… Read More »DIY Soup Mixes in a Jar
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.
A new craft idea is available each Wednesday. This is an all-ages, drop-in any time activity. Children under ten must be accompanied by an adult. We provide craft supplies and a sample suggestion of a craft to make. Check for new crafts on these Wednesdays: November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, 10.
Back by popular demand Tea & Trivia! Join the crew and put your trivia skills to the test. Registration required 902-862-2892.
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.
A representative from Service Canada will be answering your questions about support programs for seniors such as the Canada Dental Program, the disability tax credit and more.
The Art Dragons are back for another beginner paint session: paint a space scene. Paint supplies will be provided. Registration is required - register in the space below. ~~ About the Art Dragon Society: a non-profit group created by people with mental illness and artistic ability with the aim of finding ways to bring people… Read More »Beginner Paint (for adults): paint a space scene
The InSidewalk Cafe had such a wonderful time at the Glace Bay Library. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it so special! Now, as the days grow shorter and November invites us to slow down, we’re excited to bring that same cozy energy to the McConnell Library (Sydney) for the last three… Read More »Insidewalk Cafe
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss Joachim Trier’s 2021 film ‘THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD’. “A young woman battles indecisiveness as she traverses the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path.” (2h08, Rated R) Available to stream on Kanopy with your… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD’
This film by Haitian journalist Etant Dupain centers on the informal status of women in Haitian society but also their importance to that same society and how it functions. Madan Saras deliver goods throughout the country and most times sell their goods in the public marketplaces to support their families. It is dangerous work because they… Read More »DOC: “MADAN SARA” by STREET TEAM PRODUCTIONS
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their caregivers may visit the library on Friday mornings from 10:00–11:15 for stories, rhymes and social time. After story time there are age-appropriate toys & books for everyone to enjoy.No registration required Fridays: 10:00 - 11:00 beginning Oct. 31 Dates are: October 31 - Feel free to dress up for Halloween!… Read More »Story Time for Tots
Spend a cozy morning at the McConnell library on your day off from school to watch some movies! ‘The Kite’ (13 mins.) ~ Summer is coming to an end, the fruit is growing ripe on the trees. Grandpa gives his Grandson a kite. As the boy is tossed around in the air, Grandpa catches him.… Read More »McConnell Movie Morning
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.
Have fun playing with our Lego and getting creative. Fall Fridays for Lego Club are: September 5 & 19, October 10 & 24, November 7 & 21 and December 12. Lego Club is for ages 5-12 and registration is not required.
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… Read More »Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
The final book in the “Fortune Saga” trilogy by Mona Knight has been published, and we are delighted to help launch it! Mona will talk about and read from her new novel at the library from 10-11am. Following the reading Mona will head over to the Flying Kite (across the road) to sign copies of… Read More »BOOK LAUNCH: “HEARTBREAK RODEO” BY MONA KNIGHT
