Cape Breton Regional Library

Saturday Fun: Board Games
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Fun for the whole family – drop-in to play board games.

Did someone say Candy Sushi?!!
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop by the New Waterford Library and help make your own candy Sushi to go. Yummy!

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-21 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

Pressed Flower Pinch Pots
2026-03-20 14:30 - 16:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Make an air-dry clay pinch pot, decorated with dried flowers to celebrate the first day of Spring! This event is for all ages.

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-03-20 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.

Make Bracelets and Paper Butterfly Sun-Catchers
2026-03-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Use your imagination and make some lovely bracelets for yourself or for anyone you please. Make a little sun-catcher for your window.
Registration not required. For ages 5+

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-03-20 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
2026-03-20 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
2026-03-20 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
2026-03-20 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.

March Break Bingo!
2026-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Drop in to the Baddeck Library any time during opening hours to play March Break Bingo! There will be twenty activity stations set up for you to try. Do five stations in a row to receive a small prize. Do all twenty stations for a bigger prize!

Story Time
2026-03-20 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.

Sleep Challenges: with Michelle Greenwell
2026-03-19 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 to help with sleep challenges – how to make the most of your day so you can sleep well at night.

"Be a Part of the Music"- East Coast Music Awards Volunteer Call
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
“Be a part of the music”
Join Heather from the East Coast Music team for a special volunteer information session about the 38th Annual East Coast Music Awards- Festival and Conference taking place in Sydney, May 20-24th.

Drop in to learn how you can get involved in one of Canada’s biggest musical celebrations. Volunteers are the heartbeat of this festival. No experience required- just a passion for East Coast Music.

Dementia Friendly Connections Cafe
2026-03-19 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.

Make Your Own Comic Book Workshop!
2026-03-19 14:00 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join artist Jeff Wilson for an engaging workshop on how to create your own comic book. From creating characters to layout and composition Jeff is here to help form your ideas into reality!
This program is for ages 13 and up. Please register by email below.

LEGO Vehicle Build
2026-03-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Build and take home a LEGO vehicle! Build a car, truck, RV camper, boat, airplane, spaceship, time-machine, or anything that moves you.
NOTE: Lego flat bases are not included in the give away.

Registration is not required. This program is for ages 5+

Mine Craft Party
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
tssssss, tssssss, BOOM! Join us for our Mine Craft Party. It will be a blast!
A program for school aged kids. Registration is required – please email glacebay@cbrl.ca or call 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot.

Art Activity: Make a collage!
2026-03-19 13:00 - 15:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Join us at the Victoria North Regional Library for an art activity! Make a collage using a variety of materials and amp up your creativity. What can you cut and create?
*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 and cancellations.

Fibre Lunch
2026-03-19 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.

Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the New Waterford Library with Adia’s Enchanted Events! Join in on the magic as Glinda leaves her bubble to teach you her most thrillifying ways to be a good witch in Oz. As Glinda says: You’ve always had the power, my dear. You’ve had it all along!
This is an open event; no registration is required.

Introduction to Hip Hop Dance
2026-03-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join Adrian from the YMCA as he teaches you some of the basics of hip hop dance!
This program is meant for ages 7 and up and is a registered event. Spots are limited so please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: (902) 562-3161

English Conversation Group
2026-03-18 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.

Story and Craft Time
2026-03-18 14:30 - 15:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
It’s March Break! Join us at the New Waterford Library for a classic story and craft.

Memory Cafe Series
2026-03-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join us at the Baddeck Library Wednesdays from 2:30-3:30pm on: January 14, February 11, March 18 & April 15
What is a memory Cafe? A free social event for individuals, families and care partners living with memory challenges.
What happens at a Memory Cafe? We enjoy conversation, entertainment and warm drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
For more info. and to register email baddeck@cbrl.ca or call (902) 295-2055

This series is a collaboration with the Art Gallery of NS, CBRL, Memory Cafes NS, and Victoria County.

Sea Glass Creations
2026-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Come and make a sea glass picture.
For ages 5 and up. Registration is not required.

Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
2026-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the Glace Bay Library with Adia’s Enchanted Events! Join in on the magic as Glinda leaves her bubble to teach you her most thrillifying ways to be a good witch in Oz. As Glinda says: You’ve always had the power, my dear. You’ve had it all along!
This is an open event; no registration is required.

Spring Crafts
2026-03-18 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Spring is in the air – join us at the library to make some spring crafts.

Kids Bake Cookies
2026-03-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Kids bake cookies with Michelle from the Dangerous Angels Bakery. We’ll do two types of cookies, Chocolate Chip Oatmeal and Gingersnaps. And of course we’ll have some to taste and take home!
Location: Baddeck Masonic Hall
For kids ages 8 to 12 – registration is required. Call the Baddeck Library to register 902-295-2055
