Super Saturday: Snowflakes
Each one is unique, what shape will your snowflake take? Join us at the Sydney Library for a craft to chase the winter blues away.
Each one is unique, what shape will your snowflake take? Join us at the Sydney Library for a craft to chase the winter blues away.
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
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… Read More »Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
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 Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
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 Baddeck Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
Volunteers needed! We are looking for your help to package seeds for this year's seed library. Sign up below to be part of our packaging crew! The Seed Library program provides free access to vegetable seeds to library patrons who are residents of CBRM and Victoria County and helps promote sustainable living and food literacy.… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
The first Pit Talk Social was so much fun - we're adding another! A meeting place for miners: get together to socialize, meet new and old friends, and reminisce about shared experiences while enjoying tea, coffee, and light refreshments. Location: New Waterford Fire Department (thanks to the Fire Department for their support!) Tuesday, Feb. 24… Read More »The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social #2
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.
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… Read More »Chess Club
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. Ages 5 and up.
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.
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.
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Open to adults. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.
Let's shake our sillies out! Join library staff for a fun-filled session of stories, rhymes and songs for children and their caregivers. The half-hour session will be followed by a half-hour of free play for the toddlers and babies giving caregivers a chance to chat and connect.
Join us from 10:30am -12 noon Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4 to meet new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack. Everyone welcome.