Cape Breton Regional Library

Meet the Author: Betty Jean Aucoin
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
‘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
Everyone welcome.
Books available for purchase and signing ($20 cash, debit or e-transfer)

Three Types of Yoga
2025-09-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-09 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
2025-09-15 15:30 - 19:30, 2025-09-08 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).

Understanding Food Labels with Healthy NS
2025-09-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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 quick 15-minute presentation on how to register for FREE Zoom virtual sessions offered by Healthy NS. Go to HealthyNS.ca to learn more.
Registration is required.
This session is for adults. Light refreshments provided.

Victoria County Outreach at Ross Ferry Market
2025-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Nova Scotia
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, Aug 10, 24, 31, Sept 7, 14, 21. (Vendors are scattered along Kempt Head rd, and VCO will be @ Ross Ferry Volunteer Fire Department)

Junior Dungeons & Dragons
2025-09-13 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.

Saturday Strolls
2025-09-13 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.

Victoria County Outreach at Iona Community Market
2025-09-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Nova Scotia
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.

Saturday Fun: Everybody Loves Lego!
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Drop-in to the McConnell Library and get creative with Lego.

Tales from the Cove: A 'Natter' with Lesley Crewe
2025-09-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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.

Women's Knitting Social
2025-09-12 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
2025-09-12 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!

Story Time
2025-09-12 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.

Talks & Docs: The Bell Family in Brantford, ON
2025-09-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Brian Wood from the Bell Homestead National Historic Site in Brantford, Ontario will give a presentation on Alexander Graham Bell’s time with his family in Brantford before he came to Baddeck, and about the Homestead Site.

Lunch & Learn: Wills, Power of Attorney & Estates
2025-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a talk on ‘Wills, Power of Attorney & Estates’ with guest speaker, Nick Burke.
This event is a partnership with CBRL and New Waterford Rotary.
Location: New Waterford Pensioner’s Hall
Call the New Waterford Library to register 902-862-2892

Fibre Lunch
2025-09-11 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
2025-09-10 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

Self-Directed Craft Activity
2025-09-10 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
2025-09-10 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: Sydney Mines
2025-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
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.
We’ll be serving warm coffee & refreshing juice, soft muffins, whole fruits, and gluten-free options too.
Whether you’re still in summer mode or ready for fall sweaters, it’s the perfect little spot to pause, connect, and enjoy something comforting.

Come by:
Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 10:30am-12pm
Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 10:30am-12pm
Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 10:30am-12pm

Just a cozy table, good company, and something tasty to brighten your Wednesday.
All ages welcome. We’d love to see you there!

Gratefully supported by the Province of Nova Scotia.
