Cape Breton Regional Library

Wildfires: Being Prepared
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Matt Lever from CBRM Emergency Management will share a presentation on Wildfires & Preparedness.

Personal Preparedness
Wildfire Risk
Wildfire Prevention
FireSmart for Your Home
Emergency Notification & Evacuation

Registration is not required.

Crafty Corner: Ladybug craft
2026-05-14 15:30 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us every Thursday in May at our crafty corner for a different spring time craft!
May 7: Mothers Day craft
May 14-Ladybug craft
May 21-Daffodil craft
May 28: Butterfly craft
Registration not required.

Fibre Lunch
2026-05-14 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
2026-05-14 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.

English Conversation Group
2026-05-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-12 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.

Tissue Paper Flowers
2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come in to the Glace Bay Library to make some pretty tissue paper flowers! All materials are provided and no registration is required.

The Bracelet Bar: Jewelry Craft Day
2026-05-13 15:30 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join NSCC Social Service students at the Glace Bay Library for a fun, easy, bracelet making event. Snacks and drinks are provided. This event is for ages 5-9 and spots are limited so registration is required. Please phone the Glace Bay Library at: 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot!

NS Walks Day
2026-05-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Enjoy the benefits of walking and celebrate NS Walks Day! Meet at the McConnell Library for 1:30pm and take an easy stroll around Wentworth Park. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
Snacks at the library after the walk. Everyone is welcome!

Caregivers Support Group
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Staff from the Alzheimer’s Society of NS offer a monthly Caregiver Support group at the library.
Caregivers should call 1-800-611-6345 to register for these sessions.

Coffee & Muffin Social
2026-05-13 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
2026-05-13 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.

Easy Arts And Crafts for Adults
2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Come join us at the North Sydney Library for a relaxing morning of adult focused arts and crafts.
Spots are limited and registration is required. Please register by emailing: northsydney@cbrl.ca or by phoning the North Sydney Library at: 902-794-3272.
May 6th- Rock Painting
May 13th- Relax and Zen Doodle with Jazz
May 20th- Sea Glass Art
May 27th- Springtime Paper Garlands
June 3rd- Book Vase and Paper Flowers
June 10th- Adult Coloring

Date and Time: Wed. at 10 -11 am for 6 weeks beginning May 6 until June10

Physio Health: Check-in on your shoulders
2026-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join Physiotherapist Belinda Lau-Beaton for some basics on shoulders, identify some common shoulder problems and learn how to treat them.
Belinda has over 30 years experience working in the orthopedic field.
Registration not required for this information session.

Textile Tuesdays
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join us Tuesdays in May! Bring your current project – knitting, crochet, hand weaving, hand sewing, cross-stitch, embroidery or any textile art-and enjoy crafting alongside fellow creators. Coffee, tea and great company provided! No registration is required.

Knitting Group
2026-05-12 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
2026-05-12 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
2026-05-12 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).

Nebulas Painting with Art Dragons
2026-05-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come to the Glace Bay Library and learn to paint a nebulas with the Art Dragons! This is a registered program in partnership with the Art Dragons and spots are limited so please phone the Glace Bay Library at: 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-05-11 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).

The Rake Stop: Pit Talk Social- Reserve Mines
2026-05-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Reserve Mines Library, 2249 Sydney Rd, Unit 3, Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, B1E 1J9, Canada
New Waterford Library staff are taking this popular social for miners on the road!
Next Location: Reserve Mines Fire Hall
Get together and socialize, meet new and old friends, and reminisce about shared experiences while enjoying tea, coffee, and light refreshments.
Registration is not required. To find out more information call the New Waterford Library branch 902-862-2892.

Mother’s Day Bracelets
2026-05-09 14:30 - 16:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Design and craft custom paper beads to create a one-of-a-kind bracelet for Mom! Light refreshments will be provided.
Drop-in program!

JR D&D
2026-05-09 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.

Super Saturday: Mother's Day Card-making
2026-05-09 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Join us at the North Sydney Library for a fun filled Super Saturday! This week’s event is: Mother’s Day Card-making. All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Saturday Crafting Fun
2026-05-09 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: Play-Doh
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney library to see what you can make with Play-Doh! Squish it, roll it, build it, and mold it. We have all the tools you need for doughy fun!

Super Saturday: Mother's Day Tea With the Moms
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a fun-filled Super Saturday! This week’s event is: Mother’s Day Tea with the Moms. Kids can make a Mother’s day craft for their caregiver. Tea and sweets for mom. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.

Super Saturday: Mother's Day Card
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us at the Glace Bay Library to make a beautiful mothers day card craft. All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Mother's Day Craft
2026-05-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney Mines Library to decorate a plant pot and add a pansy as a gift for your mother or caregiver. This program is aimed towards ages 5 to 13. No registration is required.
