Cape Breton Regional Library

Puzzle Swap (drop off)
2026-02-17 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Kid's Valentine's Day Craft
2026-02-14 14:30 - 16:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Children and their caregivers are welcome to join us this Valentine’s day. We will be making cuddly no-sew heart pillows and enjoying some treats.
Registration not required.

JR D&D
2026-02-14 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.

Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
2026-02-14 13:15 - 15:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Use the provided materials to make a suggested craft. Staff will explain and assist if needed.
Dates: January 17 & 31
February 14 & 28
Time: 1:15 – 3:30 pm
Registration is not required. For children/families (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.

Valentine's Cookie Decorating
2026-02-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Love is sweet, but cookies are sweeter. Join us for a Valentine’s Cookie Decorating kids program filled with frosting, sprinkles, story time, and lots of love at the Sydney Mines Library!
For children ages 5-12 years old.
Registration required. Call 902-736-3219 or email sydneymines@cbrl.ca
Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you register so we can do our best to accommodate.

This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-02-14 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.

Teen Book Giveaway
2026-02-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
It’s Valentine’s Day and we are showing the love with a giveaway of free books for Teenage readers! Stop by the Sydney Library anytime on Valentine’s Day to pick some up while supplies last.

Super Saturday: Scratch Art & Archery Contest
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Drop in to the Sydney Library to try your hand at rainbow scratch art and archery!

Super Saturday: Valentine's theme
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Celebrate love day with us and make a valentine for someone special.
Open to all ages.
No registration required.

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-02-14 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

Story Time
2026-02-13 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.

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-02-13 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
2026-02-13 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
2026-02-13 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
2026-02-13 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
2026-02-13 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
2026-02-13 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: "Bioenergetic Essentials"
2026-02-12 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 Bioenergy – what you need in daily self-care to be your best in energy and vitality.

Heated Library Trivia
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Get your sticks on the ice because it’s about to get heated at your local library with the ultimate “Heated Rivalry” Trivia! Team up to take on a powerhouse roster of questions about the show, the books, and the queerness that makes it all possible! The night’s MVPs will be taking home a super gay hockey prize basket.

The format will be pub style team trivia, no registration required, snacks provided!

Thursday Feb 12th 6:30pm-8:00pm

Health & Wellness Workshop: Bioenergetic Essentials
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
What you need to know in daily self-care to be your best in energy and vitality.
The Health & Wellness workshops are in partnership with the Cape Breton Tea Company and Greenwell Centre for Holistic Health.

STEAMsational
2026-02-12 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 week’s project is: Squishy kits!

Art Cart Fun
2026-02-12 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

Volunteer Seed Packaging (afternoon)
2026-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Fibre Lunch
2026-02-12 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
2026-02-12 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.

Paint With Cathy
2026-02-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Nova Scotia
Join us at the New Waterford library as Cathy guides us through a beautiful winter canvas paint!

Spaces for this program are limited please call the library to register at: 902-862-2892

Volunteer Seed Packaging (morning)
2026-02-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada

English Conversation Group
2026-02-11 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.

Valentine DIY Cards
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library and make your own Valentine’s Day Cards! All materials will be provided.

Figure Skating (Ice Dance)
2026-02-11 14:30 - 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 Figure Skating (Ice Dance).
#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.
