Cape Breton Regional Library

March Break Board Games
2026-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Drop by the Sydney Mines Library to play an assortment of board games!
For ages 5+

March Break Fun: Playdough
2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Join us at the library for some playdough fun.

Follow the Yellow Block Road!
2026-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
It’s time for an over-the-rainbow Lego challenge in Oz! Use Lego blocks to complete a challenge and try your hand at a Wicked scavenger hunt to win a small prize.

This is an open event; no registration is required.

Wheelchair Curling - GOLD Medal Game
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Cheer on Team Canada!
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings.
Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Wheelchair Curling – GOLD Medal Game!
#MilanoCortina2026

*Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

Garden Club Meet-up
2026-03-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Are you local? Do you love to garden and have time to volunteer in your community?
Visit the library and find out what the Louisbourg Garden Club does and how you can join.

JR D&D
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Children (ages 5-12) are welcome to the library for an afternoon of D&D.

Saturday Fun: Shamrock Craft
2026-03-14 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Staff will have supplies set-up to make a fun shamrock craft.

Saturday Crafting Fun- Make a Keychain!
2026-03-14 13:15 - 15:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Join us at the Victoria North Regional Library for Saturday Crafting Fun! This Saturday we are making keychains (max two keychains per child).
All materials are provided. this is a self directed activity; staff will explain and assist if needed.

Para Hockey - GOLD Medal Game
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
*This event starts at 12noon – but staff will set up shortly after 1pm – when Saturday kids activities have finished.
Cheer on Team Canada!
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings.
Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Para Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
#MilanoCortina2026

*Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.
The 12-week program is free and starts on January 10th. All ages welcome, first come first served.

Ukrainian Cooking Class
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Register for a free, Ukrainian Cooking class at the Masonic Hall (24 Queen St., Baddeck)
Cook and eat together – All are welcome!
Call the Baddeck Library for more info. and to register 902-295-2055.

Saturday Fun: Snakes
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
We’ll have snake crafts and facts out this Saturday.

May the luck of the Irish Be With You
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Dress up in your Greens and help us celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The New Waterford Library!

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-14 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.
The 12-week program is free and starts on January 10th. All ages welcome, first come first served.
For more information call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-03-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop in, join friends and have fun getting creative with Lego. Registration is not required.
When: Every Friday in January & February from 2:00 – 4:30 pm
All ages welcome (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult).
Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca and the Victoria North Regional Library Facebook page. ‘Like’ our page to stay up to date on programs.

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-03-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.

Fibre Lunch
2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons.
Tea provided.

Friday Crafternoon
2026-03-13 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
2026-03-13 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.

Story Time
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Visit the library Friday mornings for stories, crafts and social time.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome!
Registration is not required.

FILM: “THE DREAMER: BECOMING KAREN BLIXEN” Part 3 & 4 (2022)
2026-03-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the library is screening a 6-part series on the life of Karen Blixen. Beginning at the time of the author’s return to Denmark in 1931 after many years in East Africa, penniless, sick and divorced, THE DREAMER: BECOMING KAREN BLIXEN depicts her journey from this point to becoming the renowned writer of “Out of Africa”, “Babette’s Feast”, and other short story collections and novellas.

Fibre Lunch
2026-03-12 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.

Horror Book Club
2026-03-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Come discuss Stephen Graham Jones’ book “I Was A Teenage Slasher”
Books available from your library (both physical copies and digital).
For more info, contact the library at 902-562-3161.
Register in space below.

English Conversation Group
2026-03-11 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. This is a drop in event, no registration is
needed.

Wooden Coaster Decoupage
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Learn to make Decoupage wooden coasters! Registration is required.
Please email The Glace Bay Library at: glacebay@cbrl.ca or give us a call at: 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot.
Date and Time: Wed March 11
6 – 7pm

Caregivers Support Group
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Staff from the Alzheimer’s Society of NS offer a monthly Caregiver Support group at the library.
Caregivers should call 1-800-611-6345 to register for these sessions.

Tea & Trivia
2026-03-11 10:30 - 11:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am
Open to adults. Registration is required.
Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.

Knitting Group
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others.
Open to all adults. No registration required.

Lego Tuesday
2026-03-10 15:00 - 16:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00.
Ages 5 and up.

Chess Club
2026-03-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills?
Drop-in to the McConnell Library’s Chess Club ~ Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm
Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean.
*Note: anyone 8 years old or younger must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver in the library (this includes chess club).
