Cape Breton Regional Library

Friday Crafternoon
2026-04-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-03 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
2026-04-10 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 & Craft for Tots
2026-04-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Every Friday at 10am join library staff for stories and crafts.
This activity is for children, not yet of school age and their caregivers.

Talks & Docs: "Breathing for Vitality" with Michelle Greenwell
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Michelle Greenwell, the proprietor of the Cape Breton Tea Company and of The Greenwell Centre for Holistic Health will present a workshop on breath work. Are you reducing your energy with shallow breathing? Let’s empower each breath.

Health & Wellness Workshop: Breathing for Vitality
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Are you reducing your energy with shallow breathing? Let’s empower each breath.
The Health & Wellness workshops are in partnership with the Cape Breton Tea Company and Greenwell Centre for Holistic Health.

Crafters Movie Night
2026-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Enjoy a film (with the lights on!) while working on your craft project!
Film: 13 Going on 30 (2004 | comedy – romance | 1h38mins)

Connective Language Game
2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
How can we understand each other? Join Joanna Bianca from the NSCC Therapeutic Recreation Program as she guides you through a game of language and communication. This is a drop-in program and all ages are welcome.

Fibre Lunch
2026-04-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-02 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.

Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library
2026-04-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, 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.

English Conversation Group
2026-04-08 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-01 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.

April Art Night - Mini Canvas
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us for a fun evening of mini canvas painting.
This evening art program is for teens/ adults.
Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email us at glacebay@cbrl.ca

Caregivers Support Group
2026-04-08 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
2026-04-08 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
2026-04-07 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
2026-04-07 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
2026-04-07 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).

Digital Literacy Training – New Waterford Library
2026-04-07 11:00 - 15:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Our Digital Literacy Trainer will be on-site in New Waterford to host one-on-one sessions on Tuesday, April 7th.
We can help you do more with computers and mobile devices, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, solve tech related problems and more! Sign up By calling the New Waterford library at 902-862-2892 or by stopping by the branch and filling out a Technology Assistance Request Form. All skill levels and technical abilities are welcome!

JR D&D
2026-04-04 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.

Super Saturday: Easter Fun Crafts
2026-04-04 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Let’s make Easter crafts.

Saturday Fun: Drawing
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us for some drawing fun!

Super Mario Party!
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us as at the New Waterford Library as we celebrate the release of the Super Mario Movie with fun and games!
This program is open to all ages and no registration required.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Hop on down to the library for our annual Easter Egg hunt!
It’s a good idea to arrive for 10am because the Easter Egg hunt is while supplies last.
Registration required – please call the library 902-849-8657, or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to register.

Talks & Docs: “Sleep Challenges” with Michelle Greenwell
2026-04-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Michelle Greenwell, the proprietor of the Cape Breton Tea Company and of The Greenwell Centre for Holistic Health will present a workshop to help with sleep challenges – how to make the most of your day so you can sleep well at night

Easter Draw-Along!
2026-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join Aliya from the NSCC Therapeutic Recreation Program as she step by step guides you to create a beautiful Easter picture using pastels! All Materials are provided. This is a registered event for kids ages 6-9 and spots are limited so please register by signing up below or by phoning the Sydney Branch at: (902)-562-3161

*POSTPONED* Seed Starting workshop
2026-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Due to weather we are postponing today’s seed starting program – new date tba.
Join Clary and Percy Ager co-owners of Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space aka the Zucchini Wives @zucchini.wives for a seed starting workshop! Participants will get the chance to start Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers that will provide you with an abundant garden for the 2026 garden season. This workshop will be a great way to learn more about what vegetables, herbs and flowers are complimentary to growing in our Cape Breton climate and a way to get excited about the upcoming season.
No experience necessary – participants will leave with a tray of starts, that will only need water once you take them home!
Space is limited and registration is required – sign-up in the space below.
Thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.
