• Lego Tuesday

    North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. Ages 5 and up.

  • Advance Care Planning

    Main-a-Dieu Library 2886 Louisbourg-Main-a-Dieu Rd, Main-a-Dieu, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Imagine you had a fall or a stroke that resulted in you being unable to communicate. Would your loved ones know what help or care you would want, or not want? Would they know how to speak on your behalf? This is where an Advanced Care Plan can help you and provide peace of mind… Read More »Advance Care Planning

  • Wake Up Your Garden

    Join resident expert Kimmy McPherson at the Glace Bay Library for an evening of tips, tricks, and gardening 101 on how to wake up your garden and get growing! Registration for this program is required. Please phone the Glace Bay Library at: 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot!

  • Knitting Group

    Knitting Group
    New Waterford Library 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.

  • National Canadian Film Day!

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join McConnell staff for a full day of Canadian films to celebrate National Canadian Film Day! Featuring: ‘Perfectly A Strangeness’ ‘A Time for Making: Artisans Share Their Handmade Crafts’ ‘Geographies Of Solitude‘ ‘Kina & Yuk: Renards De La Banquise’ ‘Wild Goat Surf’ ‘Supergirl’ & ‘There’s Something In The Water’ Line-up is subject to change. All… Read More »National Canadian Film Day!

  • Tea & Trivia

    Tea & Trivia
    New Waterford Library 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Open to adults. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.

  • Coffee & Muffin Social

    Coffee & Muffin Social
    Sydney Mines Library 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Come join us for coffee and muffins. Enjoy new friendships. Everyone welcome. (Wednesday April 15, 22, 29 and May 6 from 10:30am-12noon)    

  • Digital Literacy Training – Glace Bay

    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Mathew (CBRL's Digital Literacy Trainer) will be on-site at the Glace Bay Library to host one-on-one tech help sessions onWed. April 15. Mathew can help you do more with computers and mobile devices, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, solve tech related problems and more! Fill out the Technology Assistance Request Form here… Read More »Digital Literacy Training – Glace Bay

  • Advance Care Planning

    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Imagine you had a fall or a stroke that resulted in you being unable to communicate. Would your loved ones know what help or care you would want, or not want? Would they know how to speak on your behalf? This is where an Advanced Care Plan can help you and provide peace of mind… Read More »Advance Care Planning

  • Memory Cafe Series

    Memory Cafe Series
    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join us at the Baddeck Library Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm on: January 14, February 11, March 18 & April 15 What is a memory Cafe? A free social event for individuals, families and care partners living with memory challenges. What happens at a Memory Cafe? We enjoy conversation, entertainment and warm drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.… Read More »Memory Cafe Series

  • April Art Night – Oil Pastel

    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Learn to draw flowers with oil pastel. This art evening is for teens and adults. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email us at glacebay@cbrl.ca              

  • ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ – National Canadian Film Day Screening

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join McConnell staff to celebrate National Canadian Film Day with a screening of: “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie”. Content warning: Strong language, violence, crude humor. Some viewers may be offended. Based on the hit series ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show’, longtime friends and bandmates Matt (Matt Johnson) and Jay (Jay McCarrol) have been… Read More »‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ – National Canadian Film Day Screening

  • English Conversation Group

    English Conversation Group
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, 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.

  • Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library

    Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Thursdays 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.  

  • Fibre Lunch

    North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.

  • Dementia Friendly Connections Cafe

    Dementia Family Cafe
    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.    

  • Never Too Late: A Talk with Author Frances Peck

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Growing up on the Mira, Frances Peck wrote for pleasure all the time. But in her twenties, with bills to pay, she gave up creative writing to work as an editor, instructor, and writer of other people’s words. Then something happened. In her late fifties, Frances, now in North Vancouver, published not one but two… Read More »Never Too Late: A Talk with Author Frances Peck

  • Talks & Docs: “The Antiques and Aspirations” TV Show with Donna MacGregor

    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Donna MacGregor, the owner of the shop “Antiques & Aspirations” at the base of Hunter’s Mtn, has created a TV series about the places she goes, the people she meets, and the cool things she finds. Each episode features the stories behind the items, whether they are of cultural or historical significance, or just plain… Read More »Talks & Docs: “The Antiques and Aspirations” TV Show with Donna MacGregor

  • Story Time

    Story Time
    Louisbourg Library 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, 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.

    Free
  • Babies & Books

    Babies & Books
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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. Drop-in program - registration is not required. April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8 *May 8th session will be a special baby-safe sensory event!