Cape Breton Regional Library

English Conversation Group
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Second Annual Puzzle Competition
2026-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for our second annual puzzle competition! Five teams are welcome with up to five puzzlers on a team. Each team will have two hours to complete the same puzzle. If no one finishes it, the team closest to finishing it will win. This is a registered event. Please call the Library at 902-862-2892 to reserve your spot.

Micro-Fiction Contest
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-28 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Calling all writers! The Louisbourg library would like to invite you to enter our Micro-Fiction Contest. Interested patrons can visit the Louisbourg branch to receive their prompt(s). There are four age categories: 10-12 yrs, 13-15 yrs, 16-18 yrs and Adult. All stories are to be 300 words or less. Your stories will be displayed anonymously to be judged by our community.
Pick up prompts: Tues. Mar.24-Sat.Mar.28
Hand in micro-fiction: Tues. Apr.7-Fri. Apr.10
Community vote: Tues. Apr.14-Sat. Apr.18
Winners announced: Tues. Apr.21

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-03-23 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).

*POSTPONED* Seed Starting Workshop
2026-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Unfortunately this session has been postponed – new date TBA.
Join Clary and Percy Ager co-owners of Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space aka the Zucchini Wives @zucchini.wives for a seed starting workshop! Participants will get the chance to start Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers that will provide you with an abundant garden for the 2026 garden season. This workshop will be a great way to learn more about what vegetables, herbs and flowers are complimentary to growing in our Cape Breton climate and a way to get excited about the upcoming season.
No experience necessary – participants will leave with a tray of starts, that will only need water once you take them home!
Space is limited – sign-up in the space below.
Thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

JR D&D
2026-03-21 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.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-21 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.

Super Saturday: Easter Craft
2026-03-21 10:00 - 23:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Hop on down to the Glace Bay Library to make an Easter craft! All materials are supplied and no registration is required.
Date and Time: Sat March 21
10 – 11am

March Break Bingo!
2026-03-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Saturday Fun: Board Games
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.

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.
