Cape Breton Regional Library

Canceled for this evening English Conversation Group
2026-02-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Unfortunately we have to cancel this evening’s English Conversation session (Feb. 24)
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community.
Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm at the Glace Bay Library.

Knitting Group
2026-02-24 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
2026-02-24 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
2026-02-24 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
2026-02-24 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.

The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social #2
2026-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
The first Pit Talk Social was so much fun – we’re adding another!
A meeting place for miners: get together to socialize, meet new and old friends, and reminisce about shared experiences while enjoying tea, coffee, and light refreshments.
Location: New Waterford Fire Department (thanks to the Fire Department for their support!)
Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 1-3pm (doors open at 12:30 pm).
Sandwiches generously provided by the New Waterford Rotary.
Call the New Waterford Library (902-862-2892) for more information.

Puzzle Swap (drop off)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-23 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Volunteer Seed Packaging
2026-02-24 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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-02-23 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 library
2026-02-23 11:00 - 17:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Our Digital Literacy Trainer will be on-site in North Sydney to host one-on-one sessions on Monday, February 23 between 11:00am-5:00pm
We can help you learn more about your devices, sign up for apps and services, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, and more! Sign up by calling the North Sydney Branch at: 902-794-3272 or stop by the North Sydney Library and fill out a Technology Assistance Request Form. All skill levels and technical abilities welcome!

Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
2026-02-21 14:30 - 16:00 | 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 Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe).
#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.

Freestyle Skiing - Women's Halfpipe
2026-02-21 14:30 - 16:00 | 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 Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe).
#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.

JR D&D
2026-02-21 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.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Saturday’s 9am Tai Chi was so popular ~ the library scheduled a second session for 10:30!
Thanks to Michelle and library staff for being so flexible!
Call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca for more info.
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library.
Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation.
The 12-week program is free and starts on January 10th. All ages welcome, first come first served.

Super Saturday: Lego
2026-02-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney Library for Lego fun.

Super Saturday: Play-Doh
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
It is Play-Doh Time. Have fun with our Play-Doh Kits or use your imagination and create your own designs.
Open to all ages.
No registration required.

Super Saturday-Lunar New Year Craft
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
It’s the year of the horse! Come celebrate with us at the Glace Bay Library. Drop in and make your very own horse craft. All materials provided.

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-02-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library.
Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation.
The 12-week program is free and starts on January 10th. All ages welcome, first come first served.
For more information call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca

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 | 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.

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.
