Cape Breton Regional Library

Friday Crafternoon
2026-07-31 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | 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
2026-07-31 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.

Story Time for Tots
2026-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Enjoy some great library books with staff.
Story time is for preschool age participants and their caregivers.

DOCS & TALKS: AFTERSUN (UK, 2022)
2026-07-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
FEATURE FILM: AFTERSUN (UK, 2022)
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between them as she tries to reconcile the father she knew, with the man she didn’t, in Charlotte Wells’ superb film.
We are screening this film under the library’s Kanopy license.

Silent Summer Reading Club
2026-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Need a quiet space to get some summer reading done? Join other readers in your library for silent reading.
Drop-in.
All ages.

Silent Summer Reading Club
2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada

Youth Club
2026-07-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Summer is a great season for Book Clubs!
Join a Youth Book Club (for ages 16-19) organized by Family Service NS and hosted at your public library.
First meeting is July 9th – choose the first book, share your favourite genres and help shape this book club from the start.
Snacks and transportation provided + a free reading kit for participants.
Call/ or text Sarah Kay to register 782-446-2548.

Villain Party (*Filled to Capacity)
2026-07-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Registration for this program is now full

“Masks and capes and spooky light
Creepy things make such a fright
Witches laugh and monsters play
At the library’s villain party today!”

Registration is Required, please email glacebay@cbrl.ca or call 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot

Tech Thursdays
2026-07-30 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

Fibre Lunch
2026-07-30 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.

Silent Summer Reading Club
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada

Survive Outside: an Adventure Smart Presentation Through Search and Rescue
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Statistics show that each year across Canada there are approximately 5,000 ground Search and Rescue incidents. They involve all types of outdoor enthusiasts, from hikers and skiers to backcountry travelers and boaters. By following these easy steps, Adventure Smart believes that you will significantly improve your chances of survival should you become lost or in distress.
This brief presenter-led classroom program is targeted toward novice outdoor enthusiasts, youth groups, and everyone – young and old – interested in learning introductory outdoor survival practices from highly-experienced SAR volunteers and Adventure Smart team members.

Register below or by phoning the Sydney branch at: 902-562-3161.

Art Cart Afternoon
2026-07-29 13:15 - 16:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop-in for some creative Art Cart fun on Wednesday afternoons in July.
Crafty materials will be provided and cart will be replenished weekly.
All ages welcome.

Letter Writing Social
2026-07-29 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!

Community Cards Night
2026-07-28 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.

Pollinators: Nature in Motion
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join Parks Canada Staff at the Sydney Library to learn about some of natures most important workers: the bees!
This program is suitable for elementary school children and their families. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Library at: 902-562-3161.

Gingerbread Decorating (Program is at capacity)
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
*This program is now at capacity. Thank you for your interest!

Have fun decorating your own gingerbread cookie. Registration is Required, please email glacebay@cbrl.ca or call 902-849-8657to register.

K-POP Demon Hunters
2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for some K-Pop Demon Hunter inspired fun! Color your 3D character, listen to music, and enjoy a themed activity. This day will slay!
This program is intended for children ages 6 and older. Registration is required. To register phone the New Waterford library at: 902-862-2892

Pollinators: Nature in Motion
2026-07-28 10:30 - 11:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Join Parks Canada Staff at the North Sydney Library to learn about some of natures most important workers: the bees!
This program is suitable for elementary school children and their families. It is recommended for grades 3 and up. Registration is required. Please contact the North Sydney Library at: 902-794-3272 to register!

Gentle Yoga with Patsy Mackenzie
2026-07-28 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
2026-07-27 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.

"Tape Resist" Art
2026-07-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join us at the Baddeck Library for a fun crafty afternoon of: “Tape Resist” art. Come make a one-of-a-kind art piece out of paint and painter’s tape! Please note that all materials, including canvases, will be provided.
This program is intended for ages five and up. Registration is required. To register please phone: 295-2055 or email the: baddeck@cbrl.ca

Saturday Strollings
2026-07-25 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.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-07-25 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.

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-07-25 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

Knitting for Fun
2026-07-24 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.

Summer Paper Flowers and Loom Bracelets
2026-07-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney Mines Library to create your own Cut Paper Flowers with Origami paper create Loom bracelets with beads. This program is intended for children ages 6 and up. All materials are provided and no registration is required.
