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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T183000
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SUMMARY:Community Artist Talks: The Art & Heart of Filmmaking
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a film artist in Canada today? Explore how filmmaking practices and forms continue to evolve. Registration not required. \nPresenter: Sandi Somers | CBU Artist in Residence  \nIndependent award-winning filmmaker Sandi Somers is a native of Cape Breton Island who for over two decades has been residing in Alberta. She has worked in Canada and Europe for the past 25 years as a filmmaker\, theatre artist\, and educator. Sandi’s work often revolves around challenges within human nature\, discovery of truth\, while addressing themes of connection. \nA CBU Creative Campus presentation.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/community-artist-talks-the-art-heart-of-filmmaking/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T201406Z
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SUMMARY:Junk Journaling Drop In
DESCRIPTION:Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky!\nCome 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.\nWe’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!\nNo pressure. No rules. Just a chill space to make something uniquely yours.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/junk-journaling-drop-in-2/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20250113T170053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T171257Z
UID:10006333-1772715600-1772722800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Fibre Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/fibre-lunch-2/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:North Sydney Library\, 309 Commercial St\, North Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B2A 1B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260305T120000
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CREATED:20260302T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T193256Z
UID:10007971-1772704800-1772712000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Volunteer Seed Packaging Session
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers needed! We are looking for your help to package seeds for this year’s seed library. Sign up below to be part of our packaging crew! \nThe Seed Library program provides free access to vegetable seeds to library patrons who are residents of CBRM and Victoria County and helps promote sustainable living and food literacy. \nLast year\, thanks to volunteers like you\, we packaged over 15\,000 packets of seeds and reached over 1500 households! \nRegister below to join us in the library program room to help us reach our seed packaging goals. \nThe 2026 Seed Library was supported with funding from the Province of Nova Scotia.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/volunteer-seed-packaging-session/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T193000
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CREATED:20260128T174605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173838Z
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SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-5/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20260209T191228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T191228Z
UID:10007918-1772647200-1772650800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Pot of Gold Craft
DESCRIPTION:Drop in and make your own lucky pot of gold. \n  \nA fun activity for kids. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/pot-of-gold-craft/
LOCATION:Glace Bay Library\, 143 Commercial Street\, Glace Bay\, Nova Scotia\, B1A 3B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glace Bay Library":MAILTO:glacebay@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T120000
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CREATED:20260203T185433Z
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UID:10007905-1772620200-1772625600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Coffee & Muffins
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 10:30am -12 noon Feb. 11\, 18\, 25 and March 4 to meet new friends\, enjoy conversation and have a snack. \nEveryone welcome. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/coffee-muffins/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Sydney Mines Library\, 1 Fraser Ave\, Sydney Mines\, Nova Scotia\, B1V 0A9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12),Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T113000
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CREATED:20260219T173135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173407Z
UID:10007942-1772620200-1772623800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Babies and Books-Drop in
DESCRIPTION:A fun\, drop-in 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. \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/babies-and-books-drop-in/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5)
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - Program Department":MAILTO:tmacneil@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260304T113000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20260102T183923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T183923Z
UID:10007050-1772620200-1772623800@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Tea & Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am \nOpen to adults. Registration is required. \nPhone 902-862-2892 for more information\, or to register.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/tea-trivia/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:New Waterford Library\, 3390 Plummer Ave\, New Waterford\, Nova Scotia\, B1H 4K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Waterford Library":MAILTO:newwaterford@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20260102T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T183519Z
UID:10007029-1772560800-1772566200@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Knitting Group
DESCRIPTION:Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. \nOpen to all adults. No registration required.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/knitting-group/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:New Waterford Library\, 3390 Plummer Ave\, New Waterford\, Nova Scotia\, B1H 4K4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Waterford Library":MAILTO:newwaterford@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20251006T132146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T132146Z
UID:10006691-1772550000-1772553600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Lego Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. \nAges 5 and up.
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/lego-tuesday/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:North Sydney Library\, 309 Commercial St\, North Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B2A 1B9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Children (5-12)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T163000
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CREATED:20260102T194457Z
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UID:10007071-1772548200-1772555400@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Chess Club
DESCRIPTION:Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? \nDrop-in to the McConnell Library’s Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm \nSome instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean. \n*Note: anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised by a parent\, guardian\, or responsible caregiver in the library (this includes chess club).
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/chess-club-2/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Teens
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20260128T175155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173738Z
UID:10007625-1772546400-1772550000@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:English Conversation Group
DESCRIPTION:Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. This is a drop in event\, no registration is\nneeded. \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/english-conversation-group-6/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20260224T183936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T183936Z
UID:10007949-1772533800-1772553600@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:Public Health Mobile Unit All ages Vaccination & Testing Clinic
DESCRIPTION:The NS Public Health Mobile Unit will be set-up at the McConnell Library from 10:30am – 4pm on Tuesday\, March 3rd \nBooked appointments are recommended. Limited drop-ins available. \nCOVID-19\, Standard/ Seniors Influenza & Adult RSV Vaccines – Book online: novascotia.ca/vaccination \nCOVID-19 & Influenza Tests – Book online: covidbooking.nshealth.ca \nBook Vaccines or Tests by phone 1-833-797-7772 \nShingles\,  Pneumococcal\, MMR\, MMRV\, Varicella\, TD and Tdap  Vaccines – Drop-in only\, vaccines based on eligibility (booking not available) \nVaccine eligibility: \n\nAges 6 months and older: COVID-19 & Standard Influenza\nAges 65+: Seniors’ Influenza\, Shingles & Pneumococcal\nAge 75+: RSV\n\nIMPORTANT REMINDERS: 1) Wear a mask if you have cold and flu symptoms. \n2) Bring your health card number and ID if you have them. \n 
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/public-health-mobile-unit-all-ages-vaccination-testing-clinic/
LOCATION:Sydney (McConnell Library)\, 50 Falmouth St\, Sydney\, Nova Scotia\, B1P6X9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12),Teens
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ORGANIZER;CN="McConnell Library - General Events":MAILTO:mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260603T202819
CREATED:20260220T185441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T185843Z
UID:10007944-1771632000-1777593599@cbrl.ca
SUMMARY:READ Coast to Coast
DESCRIPTION:Read Coast to Coast is a fun reading challenge from Same Page for all ages! Read Canadian authors from across the country (one Canadian book read = one ballot into the prize draw). Track your progress by putting a sticker on your map for each of the five regions and earn and extra ballot for completing the map! \nLet’s explore Canada through stories! \nREAD Coast to Coast starts on Saturday\, Feb. 21\, 2026 and ends on April 30\, 2026. \nPrize for children: Canada goose stuffie and $100 book lovers prize ($50 Indigo gift card/ $50 On The Same Page BookStore gift card) \nPrize for teens/adults: Canada goose stuffie and $100 book lovers prize ($50 Indigo gift card/ $50 On The Same Page BookStore gift card)
URL:https://cbrl.ca/event/read-coast-to-coast/
LOCATION:Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Adults & Seniors,Babies, Toddler & Preschool (0-5),Children (5-12),Teens
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