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.
Learn how to prepare for Emergencies in Nova Scotia: from what to pack in an Emergency Kit to how to help yourself, your family and your neighbours when emergencies happen in your community. Presenter: Emily Clegg, Outreach Officer | NS Department of Emergency Management Registration not required.
It's adult crafting night! Register to paint a Winter Tree with cotton balls. Call 902-849-8657 or email us at: glacebay@cbrl.ca to reserve your spot.
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.
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)
Each Thursday from 11 AM – 2 PM, our Digital Literacy Trainer is available for drop-in sessions. Bring your device, and stop by to learn how to navigate the SamePage catalogue, access library e-resources like Kanopy and Hoopla, create an email account and more. Funded by @NS Community Technology Network.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
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.
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
Drop in on Thursdays in February to let your creativity shine with our Art Cart! A variety of art materials will be available, along with a prompt to spark ideas. No instruction, just imagination! No registration required! For school aged kids. Dates and Time: Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm… Read More »Art Cart Fun
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library every Thursday for a different STEAM project. This weeks project is: Robots in motion!
Join us at the Baddeck Library for a slideshow of a day in the field with Beth and all the observations she makes on that one day. She does a lot of “bio blitzes”, which means documenting everything she sees from the ground up. “I have many such days and thought it might be fun to… Read More »Talks and Docs: “A Day in the Life: The Wanderings of a Field Naturalist” with Beth Kent
Visit the library Friday mornings in January & February for stories, crafts and social time. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome! Registration is not required.
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 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
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.