Adult Knitting Club
New Waterford Library 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, CanadaDo you love to knit or crochet? Do you love to socialize? If you do, join us for a little of both on Tuesday nights!
Free
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Presentation: The Last Treasure Hunter
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin Terry Dwyer, scuba diver, author and shipwreck hunter to learn about his explorations as the last officially licensed Treasure Trove hunter off St. Paul’s Island. Terry has many years of diving and marine adventures to his credit and is considered one of the foremost authorities on shipwrecks in Nova Scotia. Everyone is welcome. Learn more… Read More »Presentation: The Last Treasure Hunter
Launching CBRL’s Memory Kits
North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaDrop-in to our Memory Kit Launch to see the latest addition to our Library's collection. Everyone is welcome. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Memory Kits are an interactive resource created for those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers and/ or loved ones. They are designed to spark memories, stimulate conversation, and encourage positive… Read More »Launching CBRL’s Memory Kits
Babies & Books
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaA fun story time to introduce babies to books, songs, rhymes and play at their library! This series is for parents/ caregivers and babies up to 18 months. Registration is not required. The first 3 sessions will be guided by library staff and will include books, songs and rhymes; the final session will focus on… Read More »Babies & Books
English Conversation
North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaAre you an adult looking to improve your English Conversations skills? Come and practice with local volunteers. Please email Dorothy at dkaiser@cbrl.ca for more information.
Free
Caregivers Support Group
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaCaregiver Support Groups are safe places for people in caregiving roles to come together regularly for mutual care and support. Join staff from the Alzheimer's Society NS for these monthly sessions. Registration is required. Please call: 1-800-611-6345
Letter Writing Social
Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin 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.
Free
Financial Wellness Wednesdays
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaEvery Wednesday in February join staff from Money Path Atlantic for hands-on, guided workshops to help you with your finances. Everyone is welcome! Come to one, some or all 4 sessions. Feb. 5: Mapping my money priorities & budget building Feb. 12: Credit, Canadian banks & spotting scams Feb. 19: Money goals, savings, &… Read More »Financial Wellness Wednesdays
Chair Yoga
New Waterford Firehall 3336 Walsh Ave, New Waterford, B1H 2B9Join us for Chair Yoga, a gentle way to stretch and strengthen with support from a chair. Led by experienced instructor Helen Slade. Registration is required and a waiver will need to be signed by participants before the session. Call the New Waterford Library to register 902-862-2892. No prior yoga experience is necessary – all… Read More »Chair Yoga
Storytelling & Poetry
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaAn evening organized by CBRM Connect Arts to bring the community together with music, stories and poetry. This open mic will be hosted by a featured storyteller and/ or songwriter and participants can bring a story, poem, joke, or song to share. Everyone welcome.
English Conversation
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaAre you an adult looking to improve your English Conversation skills? Come and practice with local volunteers. Please email Dorothy at dkaiser@cbrl.ca for more information.
Volunteer Seed Packaging Session #3
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaThe sixth annual CBRL Seed Library is fast approaching and we need help packaging seeds! If you have a little time to spare and would like to contribute to food literacy in Cape Breton, please register for the session below. Volunteers will spend two hours scooping seeds into small envelopes and sealing them with labels… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging Session #3
Fibre Lunch
North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaCome join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Banned Books Club: Snow Falling on Cedars
Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, CanadaThe Banned Books Book Club was started in the fall of 2022, and thus far they have read Black Like Me, The Hate U Give, The Kite Runner, and more. Their next book, which they will be reading in January and February, is David Guterson's Snow Falling on Cedars. The club reads a few chapters… Read More »Banned Books Club: Snow Falling on Cedars
Volunteer Seed Packaging Session #4
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaThe sixth annual CBRL Seed Library is fast approaching and we need help packaging seeds! If you have a little time to spare and would like to contribute to food literacy in Cape Breton, please register for the session below. Volunteers will spend two hours scooping seeds into small envelopes and sealing them with labels… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging Session #4
English Conversation
Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, CanadaAre you an adult looking to improve your English Conversations skills? Join us for lessons and practice. Registration is required. Please email Dorothy at dkaiser@cbrl.ca for more information and to register.
Free
Warm Your Bones Festival | Cozy Crafts
Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, CanadaSpend a cozy evening crafting at the library! Teach yourself a new skill or flex your existing fibre arts prowess and spend the night working on your own project. Books and simple patterns will be available to guide your knitting and crocheting efforts. CBRL and the Warm Your Bones festival will have some yarn, knitting… Read More »Warm Your Bones Festival | Cozy Crafts
Free
Story Time
Louisbourg Library 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, CanadaJoin 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.
Free
Friday Crafternoon
Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, CanadaKnit, 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
Free