CBRL and the Miners Museum are partnering to host a Rake Stop Pit Talk Social. Get together to socialize, meet new and old friends, and reminisce about shared experiences while enjoying tea, coffee, and light refreshments. This Pit Talk Social will be at the Miners Museum (17 Museum Street, Glace Bay) Sunday, Oct. 25 from… Read More »The Rake Stop Pit Talk Social: Miners Museum
This fall, join community members (55+) at the McConnell Library on Mondays for presentations, games, conversations and connection! Details on guests and program descriptions will be updated regularly. This series is generously supported by the New Horizons for Seniors Program. If you are 55+ Monday just became your favourite day!
Light up your night with a Paper Bag Cat Lantern! This is a registered program and all materials are provided. Phone the Glace Bay Library at: 902-849-8657 to register.
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
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.
This fall, join community members (55+) at the Ingonish Library every second Tuesday for presentations, games, conversations and connection! Details on guests and program descriptions will be updated regularly. This series is generously supported by the New Horizons for Seniors Program. If you are 55+ Tuesday just became your favourite day! September 29 October 13… Read More »Tuesday Socials- A be Robust at 55+ Series
Heart Advice for Difficult Times - When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron A Book Club led by Mary Jane Bennett (Ani Jangchub) and Terry Henderson, senior students of Pema Chodron. Meeting at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday (1:30-3PM) starting Sept. 1st Registration not required. For more information email mjjbennett@gmail.com ~~~ Books and study materials… Read More »Book Club: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club on Tuesday afternoons. Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean (donaldmaclean935@yahoo.com). For more information email programs@cbrl.ca. CBRL's Child Safety Policy: Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent,… Read More »Chess Club
Come to the Sydney Mines library and enjoy a relaxing time of trying your hand at knitting or crocheting. We provide hooks and knitting needles, pattern suggestions, yarn, and if you're interested, a basic wooden loom for handheld weaving. This program is intended for ages 8 to adult. No registration is required. Call the library… Read More »Fall 2026 Learn to Knit or Crochet
Join us at the New Waterford Library for knitting club! Bring your knitting, crochet work or other fiber craft items. Socialize and enjoy light refreshments. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
Join us at the Sydney library for songs, rhymes, finger plays, and stories that encourage early literacy, social development, and bonding between babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers! This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
Join us at the New Waterford library for: "Tea & Trivia!" Registration is required. Please phone: 902-862-2892 to reserve your spot!
The English Conversation Group meets Every Wednesday. Join us to practice your English speaking, meet new people and have fun! Whether you are new to the area or have been here a while- all are welcome. Drop in and say hello!
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
OCT 29 DOC: “SILVER SCREAMERS” (2025) In a quaint retirement community, a diverse group of retirees find themselves yearning for excitement and creative expression in their golden years. Led by a local filmmaker in their community, they pool their talents and resources to produce a short horror film that will defy expectations and challenge stereotypes.… Read More »Talks & Docs Feature Film: “Silver Screamers”
Join library staff on Fridays at 10am for a story time and craft activity. This weekly session is for children (not yet of school age) and their caregivers.
Meet up at the Glace Bay library for fun and fables every Friday in October. This drop-in program is for families with young children. No registration is required.
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.
Join us for this drop-in four week session of using books and rhymes to learn ways to calm our minds and bodies. With discussions on topics including: -How to identify emotions when we are feeling them. -What we can do when our feelings are too loud and messy. -Introduction to yoga and breathing techniques. This… Read More »Mindful Mornings For Tots
Join your community at the Insidewalk Cafe - a chance to socialize and share in some light refreshments. Everyone welcome. Feel free to come dressed-up in your Halloween costume too!