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.
Stop by the New Waterford Library to visit MLA Kendra Coombes on her Pop-Up Office Day. If you have any questions or need help filling out forms for the available senior grants drop by the MLA Pop-Up Office and they will be happy to help.
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! The 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.… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
You asked, we listened! DIY Soup Mix in a Jar is back by popular demand! Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful gift. You’ll be layering a Green Split Pea Soup and a Five Bean Soup. Ingredients and recipes will be provided. Registration required: call Glace… Read More »DIY Soup Mix in a Jar
Each Thursday from 11 AM – 2 PM, our Digital Literacy Trainer is available for drop-in sessions. Bring your device, and stop by to learn how to navigate the SamePage catalogue, access library e-resources like Kanopy and Hoopla, create an email account and more. Funded by @NS Community Technology Network.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Meets every Thursday from 1:30-3pm. Read and discuss William Golding's 'The Lord of the Flies' Want to join the discussion? Call the library for more details 902-295-2055.
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 Women's Hockey - GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
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 Reserve Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
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 Baddeck Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
Drop in on Thursdays in February to let your creativity shine with our Art Cart! A variety of art materials will be available, along with a prompt to spark ideas. No instruction, just imagination! No registration required! For school aged kids. Dates and Time: Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm… Read More »Art Cart Fun
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library every Thursday for a different STEAM project. This weeks project is: Cubetto! Meet Cubetto, a little robot who has big adventures. Learn to program Cubetto to move on its own.
We welcome the community to join us at this cafe to improve social and emotional well-being for older adults with memory challenges and their care partners and families. Make connections, enjoy conversations and coffee (or tea). Call us at 1-800-611-6345 or email Shealene.Barrett@asns.ca for more information.
Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2025 film, ‘SORRY, BABY’! “Something terrible happened to Agnes. But life goes on for everyone else. When a friend visits on the brink of an important milestone, Agnes realizes how stuck she's been, in this bittersweet story of finding your way… Read More »McConnell Movie Discussion Club – ‘SORRY, BABY’
Terry Murray and her husband Stephen spent a month travelling throughout Ireland, and for those of you who know Terry, you know how much she loves to take pictures! The exuberant overflow will be transformed into a more compact slideshow with stories for your viewing pleasures and entertainments. Come celebrate an early St Paddy’s Day!… Read More »Talks and Docs: “Adventures in Ireland”
Visit the library Friday mornings in January & February for stories, crafts and social time. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome! Registration is not required.
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
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.
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!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon