Fibre Lunch
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
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.
Drop in, join friends and have fun getting creative with Lego. Registration is not required. When: Every Friday in January & February from 2:00 - 4:30 pm All ages welcome (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult). Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca and the Victoria North Regional Library Facebook… Read More »Lego Fun Fridays
Listen to a story, read, do a craft (for ages 5 and up). This program is full but call the library if you are interested adding your name to the waitlist 902-736-3219.
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… Read More »Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
Come dressed as your favorite Superhero and have some super themed fun. Open to all ages. No registration required.
Join us at the Sydney library to celebrate our prehistoric friends with some dino-tastic activities!
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
Use the provided materials to make a suggested craft. Staff will explain and assist if needed. Dates: January 17 & 31 February 14 & 28 Time: 1:15 - 3:30 pm Registration is not required. For children/families (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult) Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca… Read More »Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
Local author/ artist Brittany Donovan (pen name E.V. Frolic) will be at the library to share her debut children’s book The Bumble and the Brave ~ a book that embraces outdoor adventures, even encounters with bees! Snacks and drawing station to follow the reading. Everyone welcome. Books available for purchase and signing ($15). More about… Read More »Book Launch: The Bumble and the Brave