Cape Breton Regional Library

Enchanted Hour with Good Witch Glinda
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Come in for a Galindafied afternoon of fun at the Sydney 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 event will be followed by magical “Wicked” crafts!
This is an open event; no registration is required.

Tea & Trivia
2026-03-18 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.

March Break Bingo!
2026-03-18 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-17 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!

Knitting Group
2026-03-17 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.

Lego Tuesday
2026-03-17 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.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Bingo
2026-03-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join the fun! We will be making paper plate leprechaun masks and then playing a
few rounds of bingo and enjoying some treats!

Chess Club
2026-03-17 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).

Story and Craft Time
2026-03-17 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.

March Break St. Patrick's Day Party
2026-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Join us for crafts, cake and a treasure hunt!
Registration not required – for ages 5+

English Conversation Group
2026-03-17 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.

St. Patrick’s Day Craft
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Join us at the Victoria North Regional Library to make your own St. Patrick’s Day Craft! All materials are provided.
*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.

Lego Drop-in
2026-03-17 12:00 - 16:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
An afternoon for Lego creating – let your imaginations go wild.

Oz-tacle Course
2026-03-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
We are off to see the Wizard! Follow the yellow brick road and make your way through the magical land of Oz with our children’s side obstacle course! Be sure to avoid the flying monkeys! We have a feeling you aren’t in Kansas anymore.
This is an open event; no registration is required.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-03-16 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).

March Break Board Games
2026-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Drop by the Sydney Mines Library to play an assortment of board games!
For ages 5+

March Break Fun: Playdough
2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Join us at the library for some playdough fun.

Follow the Yellow Block Road!
2026-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
It’s time for an over-the-rainbow Lego challenge in Oz! Use Lego blocks to complete a challenge and try your hand at a Wicked scavenger hunt to win a small prize.

This is an open event; no registration is required.

Wheelchair Curling - GOLD Medal Game
2026-03-14 15:00 - 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 Wheelchair Curling – GOLD Medal Game!
#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.

Garden Club Meet-up
2026-03-14 14:30 - 15:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Are you local? Do you love to garden and have time to volunteer in your community?
Visit the library and find out what the Louisbourg Garden Club does and how you can join.

JR D&D
2026-03-14 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.

Saturday Fun: Shamrock Craft
2026-03-14 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Staff will have supplies set-up to make a fun shamrock craft.

Saturday Crafting Fun- Make a Keychain!
2026-03-14 13:15 - 15:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Join us at the Victoria North Regional Library for Saturday Crafting Fun! This Saturday we are making keychains (max two keychains per child).
All materials are provided. this is a self directed activity; staff will explain and assist if needed.

Para Hockey - GOLD Medal Game
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
*This event starts at 12noon – but staff will set up shortly after 1pm – when Saturday kids activities have finished.
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 Para Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
#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.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-14 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.

Ukrainian Cooking Class
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Register for a free, Ukrainian Cooking class at the Masonic Hall (24 Queen St., Baddeck)
Cook and eat together – All are welcome!
Call the Baddeck Library for more info. and to register 902-295-2055.

Saturday Fun: Snakes
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
We’ll have snake crafts and facts out this Saturday.

May the luck of the Irish Be With You
2026-03-14 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Dress up in your Greens and help us celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The New Waterford Library!

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-14 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

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-03-13 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.
