Cape Breton Regional Library

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-09-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-29 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Saturday’s 9am Tai Chi was so popular ~ the library scheduled a second session for 10:30!
Thanks to Michelle and library staff for being so flexible!
Call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca for more info.
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library.
Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation.

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-09-05 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-08-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library.
Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation.
All ages welcome.
For more information call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca

Friday Crafternoon
2026-09-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-28 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 Fun
2026-09-04 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-08-28 10:30 - 11:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join Mandy 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.

Fibre Lunch
2026-09-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-27 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.

Letter Writing Social
2026-09-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Enjoy refreshments and company while connecting with others through the art of hand-written letters. We supply the stationery, pens and stamps!

Author Event With Edward Arenson, M.D. (Feathers in the Wind)
2026-09-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join Dr. Edward Arenson for an escape from the “sound and fury” of daily life into the natural world with excerpts from his new book: “Feather’s in the Wind.” Light refreshments provided. No registration is required.
When Dr. Edward Arenson took up birding during pediatric training, he had no idea where it would lead. When he began writing down his experiences, he hoped the process would offer a greater understanding of his passion for birding, and, in due course, himself. His “wild goose chases” to seek new birds were an adventurous respite from the challenging routines of a neuro-oncologist.
The testimony of his many and diverse experiences as a birder “of limited skill but high motivation” serves as an autobiography of sorts, representing a counterpoint to a life as a physician, husband, and parent.

Gentle Yoga with Patsy Mackenzie
2026-09-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Create some peace and tranquility with restorative yoga. Patsy MacKenzie leads this peaceful class in the quiet of the library before it opens for the day.
Call 902-295-2055 for more information.
Offered in partnership with Naturally Active Victoria County

Chess for Fun Club
2026-08-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 20:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for: “Chess for Fun Club” hosted by Ricky Hanes. This program is intended for adults and is open to all levels of experience.
Pre registration is required. Please phone the library at: 902-862-2892 to register.

Craft Your World With Zines
2026-08-29 13:00 - 15:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Let’s make mini zines! Collage, coloring, and drawing supplies will be provided. Together we’ll craft our own DIY books to trade among new friends.
Join Emmett Bear from the Thunderbird Artist Collective for this fun interactive workshop. Beginners and experienced artists are welcome. This is a registered event for adults. Please register below or by phoning the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161.

Saturday Strollings
2026-08-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
A program partnership with Victoria County Recreation.
Weekly walks with picnics to various locations, nearby and further afield.
Meet at the Baddeck Library at 11AM.
For more information call the library 902-295-2055.

Outreach - Cape North Farmer's Market
2026-08-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Cape North Farmer’s Market, 29428 Cabot Trail,, Dingwall, Nova Scota, B0C 1G0, Canada
Victoria County Outreach will be at the Cape North Farmer’s Market. Check out what’s happening at the library and sign up for a library card!

Knitting for Fun
2026-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Try knitting for fun this summer – library staff can help youth beginners learn to knit or crochet.
Some supplies and materials available. We look forward to seeing what you pick for your own project.
Friday afternoons between 3-4pm for June, July and August.
This program is for ages 10-12. Registration is required – call 902-736-3219 to register.

Crafternoon: Surfin’ Santa
2026-08-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Ho-ho-ho Hang 10 and ride the wave with a surfin’ Santa craft at the Glace Bay Library! All materials are provided and no registration is required.

'Conscience & Community: A Citizen Reader' Reading & Talk with Tom Urbaniak
2026-08-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
From designing a playground in your community to “countering the coalition of the cruel” in a troubled world, these short, punchy essays will help you to reflect and act. A practical, readable, hopeful book for caring citizens. Tom draws on his academic research and leadership, teaching and community experience. This is his ninth book and third citizen’s reader, and we are delighted to have him come share ‘Conscience & Community: A Citizen Reader’ with us.
Tom Urbaniak, PhD, is a respected author on public policy and grassroots action. Professor of political science, director of the Tompkins Institute and university parliamentarian at CBU, he has chaired several local and national non-profit organizations, including the National Trust for Canada and Faith & the Common Good (national inter-faith network). A leader and organizer in the Polish community in Atlantic Canada, Tom works effectively with diverse communities. He has served as an official Canadian election observer in Ukraine. He is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his work as a public intellectual and his volunteer service. Tom was married to the late Rev. Alison Etter. He resides in Glace Bay, with his son, Oliver.

Tech Thursdays
2026-08-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us at McConnell Library every Thursday between 1 and 4 PM for Tech Thursdays, hosted by our Digital Literacy Trainer! Bring your devices and drop in for brief technology assistance, to learn about library services, to schedule one-on-one sessions, and more!
All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Made possible by the generous support of @NS Community Technology

Egg Carton Ice Cream craft
2026-08-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Cool off at the Glace Bay Library with an ice cream craft. It won’t ever melt! All materials are provided and no registration is required

Art Cart Afternoon
2026-08-26 13:15 - 16:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Join us at the Ingonish Library for: Art Cart Afternoon! Use a variety of materials provided to create a unique art piece. New items will be added to the cart weekly. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.

Community Cards Night
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Drop in at the Baddeck Library Tuesdays, for an evening of card games – Cribbage, Euchre, Tarabish, 45’s and more. Come play a familiar favourite or learn a new card game. All experience levels welcome.

Registration is not required.

Story Time with Tappy - Cancelled
2026-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Due to low registration we are cancelling this program.
Join Tappy and ACAP staff for a fun story time and craft to help us learn about the water cycle.
This activity is for ages 5-8 and registration is required.
Register in space below.

Note: CBRL’s youth safety policy requires anyone 8 years old or younger to be accompanied at all times by a parent or other responsible caregiver. For a library program we need the parent/ caregiver to be in the library for the duration of the program, not necessarily in the program itself.

"Decorate the Library" Activity Day
2026-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Have you ever wanted to have your artwork on display permanently at the library? Now is your chance! Come design a flag of bunting that will be put on display for everyone to see!
This program is targeted at ages five and up and registration is required. Please phone the Baddeck library at:902-295-2055 to register or email: Baddeck@cbrl.ca.
