Cape Breton Regional Library

Dementia Friendly Connections Cafe
2026-04-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Fibre Lunch
2026-04-16 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
2026-04-16 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
2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-14 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.

‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie’ - National Canadian Film Day Screening
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join McConnell staff to celebrate National Canadian Film Day with a screening of: “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie”.
Content warning: Strong language, violence, crude humor. Some viewers may be offended.
Based on the hit series ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show’, longtime friends and bandmates Matt (Matt Johnson) and Jay (Jay McCarrol) have been trying for over a dozen years to book a show for their band at The Rivoli through zany, unconventional methods. When their latest (and most outlandish) effort leads to them accidentally travelling back in time, they get taken on an adventure that threatens to change everything.” Rated R.

April Art Night - Oil Pastel *Program FULL
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
*This program is FULL.
Learn to draw flowers with oil pastel.
This art evening is for teens and adults.
Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email us at glacebay@cbrl.ca

Memory Cafe Series
2026-04-15 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.

Advance Care Planning
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Imagine you had a fall or a stroke that resulted in you being unable to communicate. Would your loved ones know what help or care you would want, or not want? Would they know how to speak on your behalf? This is where an Advanced Care Plan can help you and provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
Join Colleen MacKenzie, a volunteer with the Nova Scotia Chapter of Dying with Dignity Canada to learn about Advance Care Planning and how you can have your wishes written down and shared with the right people.
This session is open to all members of the public.

Digital Literacy Training - Glace Bay
2026-04-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Mathew (CBRL’s Digital Literacy Trainer) will be on-site at the Glace Bay Library to host one-on-one tech help sessions onWed. April 15.
Mathew can help you do more with computers and mobile devices, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, solve tech related problems and more!
Fill out the Technology Assistance Request Form here and call the Glace Bay Library to book some time with the Digital Literacy Trainer on April 15.
All skill levels and technical abilities welcome!

Coffee & Muffin Social
2026-04-15 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
2026-04-15 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.

National Canadian Film Day!
2026-04-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join McConnell staff for a full day of Canadian films to celebrate National Canadian Film Day!
Featuring:
‘Perfectly A Strangeness’
‘A Time for Making: Artisans Share Their Handmade Crafts’
‘Geographies Of Solitude‘
‘Kina & Yuk: Renards De La Banquise’
‘Wild Goat Surf’
‘Supergirl’
&
‘There’s Something In The Water’
Line-up is subject to change. All ages welcome- Viewer discretion is advised.

Knitting Group
2026-04-14 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.

Wake Up Your Garden
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Nova Scotia
Join resident expert Kimmy McPherson at the Glace Bay Library for an evening of tips, tricks, and gardening 101 on how to wake up your garden and get growing!
Registration for this program is required. Please phone the Glace Bay Library at: 902-849-8657 to reserve your spot!

Advance Care Planning
2026-04-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Main-a-Dieu Library, 2886 Louisbourg-Main-a-Dieu Rd, Main-a-Dieu, Nova Scotia, B1C 1X5, Canada

Lego Tuesday
2026-04-14 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
2026-04-14 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).

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-04-13 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
2026-04-13 12:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Mathew (CBRL’s Digital Literacy Trainer) will be on-site at the North Sydney Library to host one-on-one tech help sessions on Monday, April 13.
Mathew can help you do more with computers and mobile devices, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, solve tech related problems and more!
Fill out the Technology Assistance Request Form here and call the North Sydney Library to book some time with the Digital Literacy Trainer on April 13.
All skill levels and technical abilities welcome!

JR D&D
2026-04-11 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.

Baddeck Seedy Saturday
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Free talk by Michelle Smith on seed-saving and getting your garden started, followed by a seed swap and give-away.
Michelle is a well-known seed saver and educator with over 30 years experience in gardening and seed production. Everyone will be encouraged to take home a few packets of unique, heritage seeds.
Registration is not required.

Saturday Fun: Paperbag puppets
2026-04-11 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
We’ll be making paperbag bird puppets.

Saturday Crafting Fun
2026-04-11 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: April Showers Crafts
2026-04-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney library to create some beautiful spring crafts inspired by April Showers! All materials provided.

Lego Time
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
It’s everyone’s favorite: Lego day! Come see what you can make with our favorite bricks.
This program is open to all ages and no registration required.

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-04-10 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.
When: Every Friday in April & May from 2:00 – 4:30 pm
This activity is drop-in for children 4+; under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-04-10 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
2026-04-10 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
2026-04-10 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!
