Cape Breton Regional Library

READ Coast to Coast
2026-02-21 - 2026-04-30 | Nova Scotia
Read Coast to Coast is a fun reading challenge from Same Page for all ages! Read Canadian authors from across the country (one Canadian book read = one ballot into the prize draw). Track your progress by putting a sticker on your map for each of the five regions and earn and extra ballot for completing the map!
Let’s explore Canada through stories!
READ Coast to Coast starts on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 and ends on April 30, 2026.
Prize for children: Canada goose stuffie and $100 book lovers prize ($50 Indigo gift card/ $50 On The Same Page BookStore gift card)
Prize for teens/adults: Canada goose stuffie and $100 book lovers prize ($50 Indigo gift card/ $50 On The Same Page BookStore gift card)

Story Time
2026-02-20 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Listen to a story, read, do a craft (for ages 5 and up).
This program is full but call the library if you are interested adding your name to the waitlist 902-736-3219.

Short Track Speed Skating
2026-02-20 15:15 - 17:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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 Short Track Speed Skating.
#MilanoCortina2026

*Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-02-20 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. Registration is not required.
When: Every Friday in January & February from 2:00 – 4:30 pm
All ages welcome (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult).
Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca and the Victoria North Regional Library Facebook page. ‘Like’ our page to stay up to date on programs.

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-02-20 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
2026-02-20 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
2026-02-20 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
2026-02-20 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.

Puzzle Swap (drop off)
2026-02-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 10:00 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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 to you.
How it works:

Bring a puzzle (or puzzles!) to the McConnell Library during regular opening hours between February 17th-27th
Get a voucher indicating the number of puzzles you bring in.
Use your voucher to “shop” the swap on Feb. 28!
Puzzles must be 300+ pieces. Please count to make sure they are all there!

The swap will be open to voucher holders only from 3-4pm and to the general public from 4-5pm.

Story Time
2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Visit the library Friday mornings for stories, crafts and social time.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome!
Registration is not required.

Talks and Docs: "Adventures in Ireland"-(Postponed)
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Event Postponed-Date TBA

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! There might even be cookies.

McConnell Movie Discussion Club - ‘SORRY, BABY’
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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 after your world comes crashing down.”
Please watch the film in advance, as it will not be screened during this event. Limited DVDs are available; ask at the McConnell front desk for more information! This film is also available to stream for free with your library card on Hoopla.
This event will take place in the Nova Scotia room. Space for this program is limited please sign-up below.

Dementia Friendly Connections Cafe
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, 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.

STEAMsational
2026-02-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
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.

Art Cart Fun
2026-02-19 14:30 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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

Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
2026-02-19 14:10 - 17:10 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
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 up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

Women's Hockey - GOLD Medal Game!
2026-02-19 14:10 - 17:00 | Reserve Mines Library, 2249 Sydney Rd, Unit 3, Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, B1E 1J9, Canada
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 up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

Women's Hockey - GOLD Medal Game!
2026-02-19 14:10 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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 up to and including the day of competition due to weather delays and other factors. Thank you for your flexibility, patience and ability to adjust as required.

Fibre Lunch
2026-02-19 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 McConnell Library
2026-02-19 11:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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.

DIY Soup Mix in a Jar
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
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 Bay Library 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you register so we can do our best to accommodate.
Brought to you in collaboration with our friends at the @Town House CSL Collaborative Food Network and thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.
Location for this program is Town House, 125 Commercial St, Glace Bay, NS, B1A 3C1

Volunteer Seed Packaging
2026-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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.
Last year, thanks to volunteers like you, we packaged over 15,000 packets of seeds and reached over 1500 households!
Register below to join us in the library program room to help us reach our seed packaging goals.
The 2026 Seed Library was supported with funding from the Province of Nova Scotia.

MLA Kendra Coombes Pop-Up Office Day
2026-02-19 09:30 - 15:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
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.

English Conversation Group
2026-02-18 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.

Fake Snow Fun
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library to make and play with your own fake snow!

CANCELLED Beginner Paint (for adults)
2026-02-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Unfortunately we have to cancel this session.
The Art Dragons are back for another beginner paint session: paint a snowman.
Paint supplies will be provided. Registration is required – register in the space below.
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About the Art Dragon Society: a non-profit group created by people with mental illness and artistic ability with the aim of finding ways to bring people together to help each other.
TheArtDragon.com

Coffee & Muffins
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Join us from 10:30am -12 noon Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4 to meet new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack.
Everyone welcome.

Babies & Books Drop-in
2026-02-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
A fun, drop-in story-time to introduce babies to books, songs, rhymes and play at their library!
This drop-in is for parents/ caregivers and babies up to 18 months.

Tea & Trivia
2026-02-18 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.
