A program partnership with Victoria County Recreation. Weekly walks with picnics to various locations, nearby and further afield. Meet at the Baddeck Library at 11AM. For more information call the library 902-295-2055.
Cider & Cinema returns! Come join us at Island Folk Cider House on September 20th, 2026 starting at 6:30! Our first movie is the 'classic' Point Break (1991), starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze in a sky diving, surf boarding, heist movie! This a great way to kick off this season's Cider & Cinema… Read More »Cider & Cinema
Come to the Sydney Mines Library to join us for an hour of board games, Lego and Crafts! All materials are provided. This program is intended for children ages 5-10.Registration is required. Phone the Sydney Mines library at: 902-736-3219 to reserve your spot.
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.
Create some peace and tranquility with restorative yoga. Patsy MacKenzie leads this peaceful class in the quiet of the library before it opens for the day. Call 902-295-2055 for more information. Offered in partnership with Naturally Active Victoria County
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.
Efficiency NS and the Ecology Action Centre warmly invites you to join them for Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home This session is meant to feel like sitting around a kitchen table - grounded in conversation around energy. We’ll talk together about energy in the home, what affects your energy costs, and ways… Read More »Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home with Efficiency Nova Scotia (McConnell Library)
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 for an hour of stories, rhymes, songs and play! This program is for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. This is a drop-in program. No registration is required. *Keep an eye out for a six week series starting October 21st!
Come to the Sydney Mines Library, make some new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack! This is a drop -in program and no registration is required.
Library staff want to hear from you! We are living longer so why not be living better? We at the library want to help you invite and embrace this next phase of your life! We have ideas but we want to hear yours! Drop-in to one of the Be Robust at 55+ Socials and share… Read More »Be Robust at 55+ Ideas Sharing Social
Enjoy refreshments and company while connecting with others through the art of hand-written letters. We supply the stationery, pens and stamps!
Efficiency NS and the Ecology Action Centre warmly invites you to join them for Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home This session is meant to feel like sitting around a kitchen table - grounded in conversation around energy. We’ll talk together about energy in the home, what affects your energy costs, and ways… Read More »Kitchen Table Talks: Keeping Energy Affordable at Home with Efficiency Nova Scotia (Glace Bay Library)
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!
Library staff want to hear from you! We will be organizing fall programs for older adults (55+) and this is your chance to share what interests you. Drop-in at the Ingonish Library for a fun sharing social with light refreshments. This session is generously funded through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
