Cape Breton Regional Library

Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music: Sing & Shine with Julia Tynes
2026-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join award-winning African Nova Scotian singer-songwriter and entertainer Julia Tynes for an interactive music experience full of singing, learning, and joyful expression—fun for whole family!
With her signature energy and soulful vocals, Julia leads children and families on a musical journey through classics like “Rockin’ Robin,” kid-friendly Motown hits, and today’s pop anthems by artists like Taylor Swift and Bruno Mars. Participants are invited to clap along, move their bodies, and sing out loud as they explore melody, groove, and performance.
This vibrant program introduces audiences to the rich cultural roots of pop through soul, jazz, and rock and roll, while celebrating the lasting contributions of Black artists throughout history. Julia also shares a few of her own original songs and stories, empowering everyone to use their voices and build confidence through music.
Whether you’re a toddler, a tween, or just young at heart, come ready to sing, dance, and shine!
FREE show – All ages.
In partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage

Story Time Fun
2026-08-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join Mandy 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.

Outreach - Washabuck Cafe
2026-08-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Washabuck Community Centre, 4449 Washabuck Rd, Lower Washabuck, Nova Scotia, B2C 1N1, Canada
Victoria County Outreach will be at the Washabuck Cafe, at the Washabuck Community Centre. Check out what’s happening at the library and sign up for a library card!

Talks & Docs: 'Mr. Burton' (feature film, 2025)
2026-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
FEATURE FILM: MR BURTON (2025)
The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins – son of a boozy miner – and an English teacher who recognized his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced. (Toby Jones, Lesley Manville)
Screening through the library’s Kanopy license.

Invisible ink
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come down to the Glace Bay Library and pen your name in Dragon Language with invisible Ink! Registration is Required. Call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to reserve your spot.

Exploring Cultural Roots Through Music: Sing & Shine with Julia Tynes
2026-08-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada

Tech Thursdays
2026-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us at McConnell Library every Thursday between 1 and 4 PM for Tech Thursdays, hosted by our Digital Literacy Trainer! Bring your devices and drop in for brief technology assistance, to learn about library services, to schedule one-on-one sessions, and more!
All ages are welcome and no registration is required. Made possible by the generous support of @NS Community Technology

Fibre Lunch
2026-08-06 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.

Shadow Puppetry & Paper Cutting Workshop
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join members of the Chinese Dragon Culture Heritage Association for a fun workshop at the Baddeck library! You will be learning about the art of Chinese paper cutting as well as shadow puppetry. Try making your creations come alive with the light and screen. This is a registered event. Please phone the Baddeck Library at: 902-295-2055 to register!

Louisbrick
2026-08-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join Parks Canada staff at the Glace Bay library to recreate a miniature fortress in Lego! This program is for ages 8 and up. Registration is required. Please contact the Glace Bay Branch at: 902-849-8657 to register!

NS Public Health Vaccination Clinic (Youth)
2026-08-06 10:00 - 15:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop in for: Meningitis B, Grade 7 and routine childhood vaccines.
Are you graduating? Here are a few things to add to your summer checklist:
*Access my vaccination records and catch up for free. If you are going into a post-secondary health program, joining the military, or working in a health-related field, you will be required to present your vaccination records and be up to date on all of your vaccines. You can catch up for free until you turn 19.
*Getting the Meningitis B vaccine. Vaccination against meningococcal B infection is not part of your routine childhood vaccinations. If you are moving into a group living situation (residences or military barracks), you should consider getting two doses of the Meningitis B vaccine.
www.nshealth.ca/public-health-immunization-clinics

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Sea Glass Art
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Get creative at the Glace Bay Library with an adult craft night: Sea Glass art. Registration is Required. Please phone 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to reserve your spot.

Ogre Toothpaste
2026-08-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us at the Glace Bay Library to make Ogre Toothpaste! It’s Ooze-als of fun! Registration is Required. Phone 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to reserve your spot.

Art Cart Afternoon
2026-08-05 13:15 - 16:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Join us at the Ingonish Library for: Art Cart Afternoon! Use a variety of materials provided to create a unique art piece. New items will be added to the cart weekly. All ages are welcome. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.

Lego Mindstorms- STEM day-camp
2026-08-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
This August, join us to learn more about robotics at our STEM day-camps! Presented by our Digital Literacy Trainer, these sessions will cover robotics,
coding, and more, using the Lego Mindstorms platform to build cool group projects!
This is a two day program intended for kids ages 8-14, but older kids are welcome if interested. Registration is required. Please register below or by calling the Sydney Branch at: 902-562-3161.

Letter Writing Social
2026-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Enjoy refreshments and company while connecting with others through the art of hand-written letters. We supply the stationery, pens and stamps!

NS Public Health Vaccination Clinic (Youth)
2026-08-05 11:00 - 14:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Drop in for: Meningitis B, Grade 7 and routine childhood vaccines.
Are you graduating? Here are a few things to add to your summer checklist:
*Access my vaccination records and catch up for free. If you are going into a post-secondary health program, joining the military, or working in a health-related field, you will be required to present your vaccination records and be up to date on all of your vaccines. You can catch up for free until you turn 19.
*Getting the Meningitis B vaccine. Vaccination against meningococcal B infection is not part of your routine childhood vaccinations. If you are moving into a group living situation (residences or military barracks), you should consider getting two doses of the Meningitis B vaccine.
www.nshealth.ca/public-health-immunization-clinics

Community Cards Night
2026-08-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Drop in at the Baddeck Library Tuesdays, for an evening of card games – Cribbage, Euchre, Tarabish, 45’s and more. Come play a familiar favourite or learn a new card game. All experience levels welcome.

Registration is not required.

Thaumatrope
2026-08-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come to the Glace Bay Library and make a cool optical illusion toy to trick your brain! All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Gentle Yoga with Patsy Mackenzie
2026-08-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Create some peace and tranquility with restorative yoga. Patsy MacKenzie leads this peaceful class in the quiet of the library before it opens for the day.
Call 902-295-2055 for more information.
Offered in partnership with Naturally Active Victoria County

Chess for Fun Club
2026-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for: “Chess for Fun Club” hosted by Ricky Hanes. This program is intended for adults and is open to all levels of experience.
Pre registration is required. Please phone the library at: 902-862-2892 to register.

Outreach - Ross Ferry Market
2026-08-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Ross Ferry Marine Park, 9685 Kempt Head Rd, Ross Ferry, Nova Scotia, B1X 1N9, Canada
Victoria County Outreach will be at the Ross Ferry Market at the Marine Park. Check out what’s happening at the library and sign up for a library card!

Borax Crystals Craft
2026-08-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join us at the Baddeck Library for a fun crafty afternoon. We will be making borax crystals out of a few simple ingredients! This is an easy scientific craft for children to take home
This program is intended for ages five and up. Registration is required. To register please phone: 295-2055 or email the: baddeck@cbrl.ca

Saturday Strollings
2026-08-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
A program partnership with Victoria County Recreation.
Weekly walks with picnics to various locations, nearby and further afield.
Meet at the Baddeck Library at 11AM.
For more information call the library 902-295-2055.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-08-01 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.

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-08-01 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.
All ages welcome.
For more information call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca

Knitting for Fun
2026-07-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Try knitting for fun this summer – library staff can help youth beginners learn to knit or crochet.
Some supplies and materials available. We look forward to seeing what you pick for your own project.
Friday afternoons between 3-4pm for June, July and August.
This program is for ages 10-12. Registration is required – call 902-736-3219 to register.

Crafternoon: Wicked Witch
2026-07-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come to the Glace Bay library to make a wicked witch craft! All materials are provided and no registration is required.
