Library staff are excited to host celebrated local author, Lesley Crewe! Join us for a conversation on her love of libraries and a Q&A from your online questions. Everyone welcome! Event from 6:30-8:00pm (doors open at 6pm) Mingling and light refreshments to follow the Q&A. NATTER (definition Merriam-Webster) ~ idle talk or conversation: chat.
Drop-in to the McConnell Library and get creative with Lego.
Browse books and learn about library services with Victoria County Outreach at the Iona Community Market: Saturdays, 11-1 pm, Aug 9, Sept 13, Oct 4.
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.
Start your quest with fellow Junior Adventurers and join our campaign! No registration required.
Browse Books and learn about library services with Victoria County Outreach at the Ross Ferry Market. This unique market is comprised of vendors set-up along the length of Kempt Head Rd. The library booth will be at the Ross Ferry Volunteer Fire Department. Ross Ferry Market: Sundays, 12-3 pm, July 6, 13, 20, 27,… Read More »Victoria County Outreach at Ross Ferry Market
Decode What You Eat! Join us at the McConnell Library for a screening of "Understanding Food Labels" a helpful guide to reading food packaging, understanding the numbers, and choosing the nutrients that matter for your health. Practice with real food examples and leave feeling confident in your choices at the store! Stay after for a… Read More »Understanding Food Labels with Healthy NS
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
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.
'Rise: Living Life Over Cancer' is a powerful memoir chronicling Betty Jean Aucoin’s courageous journey through recurrent stage IV breast cancer. It’s also a practical and inspiring guide for: Cancer patients and survivors Caregivers and families Anyone seeking a healthier, more purposeful life Betty Jean Aucoin is an educator, wellness coach, and author - www.livinglifeovercancer.com… Read More »Meet the Author: Betty Jean Aucoin
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.
Back by popular demand Tea & Trivia! Join the crew and put your trivia skills to the test. Registration required 902-862-2892.
The InSidewalk Cafe is back and this time, we’re easing into Sydney Mines with all the early autumn feels. After soaking up the summer sunshine in Baddeck, we’re ready to slow things down and welcome the cozy season with you. Join us for the last three Wednesdays of September, right inside the Sydney Mines Library.… Read More »InSidewalk Cafe: Sydney Mines
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.
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… Read More »Self-Directed Craft Activity
You’re invited! The Cape Breton Regional Library Board invites you to attend our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING This year’s meeting will take place at the McConnell Library 50 Falmouth St., Sydney, NS B1P 6X9 On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, @ 7 pm Please RSVP to sdulvy@cbrl.ca By Thursday, September 11, 2025. We look forward to your… Read More »Annual General Meeting
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
The winner of Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards in 2014, IDA is a moving and intimate drama set in 1960's Poland. 18-year old Anna, a sheltered orphan raised in a convent, is preparing to become a nun when the Mother Superior insists she first visit her sole living relative, her aunt Wanda, a worldly… Read More »Talk & Docs: “IDA” (a feature film for Polish Heritage Month)
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