Blind Date With a Book
Drop in and grab a blind date with a book! It's love at First Chapter.
Drop in and grab a blind date with a book! It's love at First Chapter.
The NS Public Health Mobile Unit will be set-up at the McConnell Library from 10:30am - 4pm on Monday, Feb. 2nd Booked appointments are recommended. Limited drop-ins available. COVID-19, Influenza & RSV Vaccines - book online: novascotia.ca/vaccination COVID-19 & Influenza Tests - book online: covidbooking.nshealth.ca Book Vaccines or Tests by phone 1-833-797-7772 Shingles & Pneumococcal… Read More »Public Health Mobile Unit – All Ages Vaccination and Testing Clinic
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
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.
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… Read More »Chess Club
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. Ages 5 and up.
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Open to adults. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.
Spread the Love with Heart-Shaped Cookies! Kids will layer chocolate chips and other lovely ingredients to create their own Valentine Cookie-in-a-Jar, decorate the jar, practice reading, writing, and math skills, and take home a heart-shaped cookie cutter for fun baking! Children (8+), tweens & teens Registration required. Call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca *Please let us… Read More »Valentine Cookie-in-a-Jar
The creative spark ~ from concept to paper. How to begin writing, shaping, and imagining a film from the ground up. Registration not required. Presenter: Sandi Somers | CBU Artist in Residence Independent award-winning filmmaker Sandi Somers is a native of Cape Breton Island who for over two decades has been residing in Alberta. She… Read More »Community Artist Talk: Storytelling & Screenwriting
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.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Meets every Thursday from 1:30-3pm. Read and discuss William Golding's 'The Lord of the Flies' Want to join the discussion? Call the library for more details 902-295-2055.
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… Read More »Art Cart Fun
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library every Thursday for a different STEAM project! This week features fun with snap circuits. Learn basic electronics and engineering concepts through this hands-on project!
Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky! Come hang out and get creative at our drop-in junk journaling session, open to anyone 16 and up! Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just curious to try it out, this is a relaxed space to play with paper, explore your creativity, and maybe even swap supplies with fellow… Read More »Junk Journaling Drop In
Join us at the Baddeck Library to view the feature film: "The Summer Book" (2024) Adapted from Tove Jansson’s beloved novel, THE SUMMER BOOK is a delicate account of growing up and growing old, beautifully filmed on 16mm in majestic natural light. Starring Glenn Close
Visit the library Friday mornings in January & February for stories, crafts and social time. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome! Registration is not required.
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.
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!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon