Cape Breton Regional Library

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-02-13 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Memory Cafe Series
2026-02-11 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.

Caregivers Support Group
2026-02-11 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 & Muffins
2026-02-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Join us from 10:30am -12 noon Feb. 11, 18, 25 and March 4 to meet new friends, enjoy conversation and have a snack.
Everyone welcome.

Book Buddies!
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Let’s shake our sillies out! Join library staff for a fun-filled session of stories, rhymes and songs for children and their caregivers. The half-hour session will be followed by a half-hour of free play for the toddlers and babies giving caregivers a chance to chat and connect.

Tea & Trivia
2026-02-11 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.

Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Learn how to prepare for Emergencies in Nova Scotia: from what to pack in an Emergency Kit to how to help yourself, your family and your neighbours when emergencies happen in your community.
Presenter: Emily Clegg, Outreach Officer | NS Department of Emergency Management
Registration not required.

Knitting Group
2026-02-10 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.

Women’s Hockey (CANADA vs USA)
2026-02-10 15:10 - 17:40 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, 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 Baddeck Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Women’s Hockey – CANADA vs USA.
#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.

Women's Hockey (CANADA vs USA)
2026-02-10 15:10 - 17:30 | 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 Women’s Hockey – CANADA vs USA.
#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.

Lego Tuesday
2026-02-10 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
2026-02-10 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).

Valentine Spelling Bee
2026-02-10 14:30 - 15:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us for a fun and easy hour of Valentine themed words with a sweet treat and refreshment!
Spots are limited. Call the New Waterford Library to register at: 902-862-2892
