Cape Breton Regional Library

Digital Literacy Training - Glace Bay
2026-04-15 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, 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 and call the Glace Bay Library to book some time with the Digital Literacy Trainer on April 15.
All skill levels and technical abilities welcome!

Coffee & Muffin Social
2026-04-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, 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)

Tea & Trivia
2026-04-15 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.

National Canadian Film Day!
2026-04-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, 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 ages welcome- Viewer discretion is advised.

Knitting Group
2026-04-14 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.

Wake Up Your Garden
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Nova Scotia
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!

Advance Care Planning
2026-04-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Main-a-Dieu Library, 2886 Louisbourg-Main-a-Dieu Rd, Main-a-Dieu, Nova Scotia, B1C 1X5, 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 for your loved ones.
Join Colleen MacKenzie, a volunteer with the Nova Scotia Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada to learn about Advance Care Planning and how you can have your wishes written down and shared with the right people.
This session is open to all members of the public.

Lego Tuesday
2026-04-14 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
2026-04-14 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).

English Conversation Group
2026-04-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-04-13 15:30 - 19:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).

Digital Literacy Training - North Sydney
2026-04-13 12:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Mathew (CBRL’s Digital Literacy Trainer) will be on-site at the North Sydney Library to host one-on-one tech help sessions on Monday, April 13.
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 and call the North Sydney Library to book some time with the Digital Literacy Trainer on April 13.
All skill levels and technical abilities welcome!

JR D&D
2026-04-11 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.

Baddeck Seedy Saturday
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Free talk by Michelle Smith on seed-saving and getting your garden started, followed by a seed swap and give-away.
Michelle is a well-known seed saver and educator with over 30 years experience in gardening and seed production. Everyone will be encouraged to take home a few packets of unique, heritage seeds.
Registration is not required.

Saturday Fun: Paperbag puppets
2026-04-11 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
We’ll be making paperbag bird puppets.

Saturday Crafting Fun
2026-04-11 13:15 - 15:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Children are welcome to visit the library for creative crafting. Materials are provided and staff will explain and assist if needed.
This activity is a drop-in for children 4+ years.
Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent, guardian, or responsible caregiver.

Super Saturday: April Showers Crafts
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney library to create some beautiful spring crafts inspired by April Showers! All materials provided.

Lego Time
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
It’s everyone’s favorite: Lego day! Come see what you can make with our favorite bricks.
This program is open to all ages and no registration required.

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-04-10 14:00 - 16:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop in, join friends and have fun getting creative with Lego.
When: Every Friday in April & May from 2:00 – 4:30 pm
This activity is drop-in for children 4+; under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-04-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.

Fibre Lunch
2026-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons.
Tea provided.

Friday Crafternoon
2026-04-10 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 | 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 | 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.
