Cape Breton Regional Library

Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky!
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Come hang out and get creative at our drop-in junk journaling session, open to anyone 16 and up! Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just curious to try it out, this is a relaxed space to play with paper, explore your creativity, and maybe even swap supplies with fellow crafters.
We’ll have a small selection of supplies available (think stickers, scrap paper, washi tape, and more), plus a limited number of starter journals for those who are new. You’re encouraged to bring your own materials—anything from old magazines and postcards to ticket stubs and wrapping paper—and feel free to share or trade with others if you’d like!
No pressure. No rules. Just a chill space to make something uniquely yours.
Registration is not required.
Here are more ideas for items to help personalize your junk journal:

Old books and magazines
Postage stamps
Stickers
Playing cards
Old games
Greeting cards
Wrapping paper
Scrapbook paper
Napkins
Concert tickets
Event flyers
Matchbooks
Ticket stubs
Travel brochures
Receipts
Bar coasters
Old keys
Photos
Maps
Ribbon, twine, yarn, lace
Labels from soap and beauty products
Candy wrappers
Catalogs
Paper clips

Make an egg carton witch
2025-10-23 15:30 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in and make an egg carton witch!
For ages 5-12. Registration not required.

Fibre Lunch
2025-10-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.

English Conversation Group
2025-10-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community.
Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 – Oct. 29) – Date/ time for November and December to be decided.
Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night and more.
For more information call the McConnell Library 902-562-3161 or email info@cbrl.ca

Leaf Candle Jars (adult craft program)
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us and make leaf candle jars, perfect for a cozy autumn evening.

Registration required.

Update October 17: This program is fully booked.

Jon and Leon's Halloween Spooktacular!
2025-10-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
The dynamic duo of Jon & Leon are back with some Halloween stories, games, songs and treats!
This family storytime event is best for ages 5 and up. Costumes are welcome!

Self-Directed Craft Activity
2025-10-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Drop by the Sydney Mines Library on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30pm to make a fun craft.
This is an all ages activity ~ children under ten must be accompanied by an adult.
Library staff will have the craft supplies and a sample suggestion of a craft to make and participants can take it from there to create their own craft.
Registration is not required.

Letter Writing Social
2025-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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.

Babies & Books
2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Stories, rhymes, and playtime for babies 0-18 months, and parents and caregivers.
Space is limited. Call the Sydney Mines Library to register 902-736-3219.
Come enjoy a relaxing and fun Wednesday morning with your baby or toddler.

Babies & Books
2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
A drop-in program with music, rhymes, stories and play. For babies (0-18 months) and their parents and caregivers.
Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30am.
*No session on October 15 (Celtic Colours show).
The final session on October 29 will be a ‘Spooky Baby Drop-in’ – feel free to dress-up!

Tea & Trivia
2025-10-22 10:30 - 11:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Back by popular demand Tea & Trivia!
Join the crew and put your trivia skills to the test.
Registration required 902-862-2892.

Knitting Club
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
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.

Lego Tuesday
2025-10-21 15:00 - 16:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00.
Ages 5 and up.

InSidewalk Cafe - Glace Bay
2025-10-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
After a lovely September at the Sydney Mines Library the InSidewalk Cafe is coming to the the Glace Bay Library to help spread cozy fall feelings. The air is crisp, leaves are changing and it’s time to welcome the season of gratitude and pumpkins.
For the last three Tuesdays of October, you’ll find us right inside the library, serving up hot coffee, delicious muffins, whole fruits, and gluten-free options too, while supplies last.
Whether you’re feeling festive for Thanksgiving, spooky for Halloween, or just ready for a break, this is your perfect little spot.
Come by:
Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 10:30am-12pm
Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 10:30am-12pm
Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 10:30am-12pm
All ages welcome! See you there.

Gratefully supported by the Province of Nova Scotia.

Three Types of Yoga
2025-10-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-20 15:30 - 19:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).

Huckle Buckle Festival
2025-10-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Nova Scotia
Victoria County Outreach will be at Ingonish’s Huckle Buckle Festival.
The Library table will be set-up at Ingonish Beach – on Beach road from 3-6pm.

Junior Dungeons & Dragons
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Start your quest with fellow Junior Adventurers and join our campaign!

No registration required.

Super Saturdays - North Sydney
2025-10-18 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Something fun at the library every Saturday from 1:30-3:30.
Crafts, Games, Stories and more!

Saturday Strolls
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Weekly walks with picnics. Various locations, nearby and further afield.
Meet at the library.
Call the library to be added to the email list.
Picnic and snacks provided.

Monster Crafts
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Monster Crafts : Join us for some Halloween themed handprint crafts. You can decorate yours to look like monsters, pumpkins, ghosts, and more. We’ll be pulling out the art cart to help with all of your creations!

Monster Mania
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop by the library and have a monster of a time. Create your own felt monster and roll a monster game.
No registration required.

Women's Knitting Social
2025-10-17 13:30 - 15:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Glace Bay Library’s Knitting Club Social is back for the fall.
Bring your project, have a cuppa’ and a great social afternoon.

Friday Crafternoon
2025-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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!

Celtic Conversations: Riognach Connolly
2025-10-17 12:30 - 13:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
A free series showcasing musicians performing in the Celtic Colours International Festival.
Music and conversation fill the hour. Drop in, general seating.
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Valdy
Singer, guitarist, songwriter—one of Canada’s premier folk artists and a man with a thousand friends from Newfoundland to Vancouver, Texas to New Zealand and of course … Cape Breton.
Wednesday, Oct. 15: James Keelaghan
One of folk music’s most respected artists – Keelaghan’s lilting baritone and rhythmic guitar craft songs that pulse with empathy, justice and remembrance.
Thursday Oct. 16: Dane Pedersen
An up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Millville, Cape Breton. His debut EP, Travelling Alone, was released earlier this year and features a blend of heartfelt original songs and reverent reinterpretations of songs by his heroes.
Friday, Oct. 17: Riognach Connolly
A traditional Irish singer and flute player from County Armagh, recently named Folk Singer of the Year by both BBC Radio 2 and RTÉ Radio 1 in 2025. Raised in a rich musical household and nurtured through the Armagh Pipers’ Club, she carries forward a deep familial and cultural legacy of song.

Story Time
2025-10-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
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.

Ghost in a jar
2025-10-16 16:00 - 17:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Come to the library for a Ghost in a jar craft on Thursday October 16th 2025
4pm-5:30 pm
Ages 7 and up

Limit of 8 participants
Register at 902-862-2892

Celtic Conversations: Dane Pedersen
2025-10-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
