Cape Breton Regional Library

Christmas Cards for Maple Hill Manor Residents (Dec. 1st-20th)
2025-12-11, 2025-12-10, 2025-12-09, 2025-12-08, 2025-12-06 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.

Holiday Wrap & Yap
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Need a helping hand or just some company while you wrap your gifts? The holidays can be a difficult time for many people. Come and enjoy casual conversation in a cozy environment to help beat those holiday blues! We are offering some hot drinks, sweet treats and a place to get your wrapping done, away from prying eyes.
Some wrapping supplies will be provided, but resource sharing is strongly encouraged! Bring some wrap, boxes, bags and tags to swap!

Beginner Paint Afternoon with the Art Dragons
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
The Art Dragons will be at the Glace Bay Library for a beginner paint session: paint a snowman.
Paint supplies will be provided. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca

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 together to help each other. TheArtDragon.com

Letter Writing Social
2025-12-10 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.

InSidewalk Cafe: Holiday Edition
2025-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Our final InSidewalk Cafe of the year is here and we’re closing things with a cozy Holiday Edition!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us throughout this event series in North Sydney, New Waterford, Baddeck, Sydney Mines, Glace Bay, and Sydney (McConnell), whether you stopped by once or came every time, your presence brought warmth, connection, and community to each gathering.
We’re heading back to New Waterford and Sydney Mines one more time, and we’re bringing all the festive vibes with us: warm drinks and holiday treats to celebrate the end of the series. Everyone is welcome! No registration required.
Sydney Mines Library
December 10th, 10:30am – 12pm

Big thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia for making this series possible.

Love programs like this? Help the Library support the community by donating food items to its Community Cupboards.
Every gesture, every contribution, no matter the size, can help bring hope to someone.
Learn more at https://cbrl.ca/services/community-cupboards/

Tea & Trivia
2025-12-10 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.

Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st - 24th)
2025-12-10, 2025-12-09, 2025-12-08, 2025-12-06 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Santa has picked the library as a drop off spot for writing and receiving your Letters to and from Santa. Just drop by the library from December 1st to Christmas Eve and pick up your Santa letter to fill out and in a few days Santa will send his reply to the library for pick up.

Self-directed Craft Activity
2025-12-10 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
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.

Decoupage Christmas Ornaments: Teens & Adults
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Come create a beautiful Christmas ornament using recycled lightbulbs, napkins and tissue paper! Light refreshments will be provided.
Space is limited – please call the library to register 902-733-3608.

Knitting Club
2025-12-09 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
2025-12-09 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.

Christmas Greenery Workshop
2025-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Come join us in making a Christmas Greenery display for your home.
Please call the library to register 902-736-3219

Three Types of Yoga
2025-12-09 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
2025-12-08 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).

Saturday Fun: Pages to Plates #2
2025-12-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join library staff to make a fun snack to eat and a craft to take home!
Here’s what’s on the menu:
No Bake Energy Bites Station ~ ingredients:

quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
shredded coconut
cocoa powder
honey
unsweetened applesauce
vanilla yogurt / vanilla extract

For ages 5–12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver).
Registration is required. Call the library to register 902-733-3608
*Please, let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Junior Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-06 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 Saturday: Christmas Ornaments
2025-12-06 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library to make some lovely Christmas ornaments.

Super Saturday: Lego Fun
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Lego Time means LEGO fun!
This event is open to all ages – no registration required.

Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
2025-12-06 01:15 - 15:15 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
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 8 until December 13.

Pages to Plates #2: No Bake Energy Bites
2025-12-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join library staff to make a fun snack to eat and a craft to take home!
Here’s what’s on the menu:
No Bake Energy Bites Station ~ ingredients:

quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
shredded coconut
cocoa powder
honey
unsweetened applesauce
vanilla yogurt / vanilla extract

For ages 5–12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver).
Call the library to register – 902-295-2055
*Please, let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Lego Fun
2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop in, join friends and have fun getting creative with our Lego.
Dates are November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12
All ages welcome Children under 10 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required

Women's Knitting Social
2025-12-05 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
2025-12-05 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!
