• Valentine Cookie-in-a-Jar

    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

     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

  • Community Artist Talk: Storytelling & Screenwriting

    North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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

  • English Conversation Group

    English Conversation Group
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, 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.

  • Fibre Lunch

    North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.

  • Banned Books Club

    Banned Books Club
    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.

  • Art Cart Fun

    Art Cart Fun
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, 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… Read More »Art Cart Fun

  • STEAMsational

    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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!    

  • Junk Journaling Drop In

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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

  • Talks and Docs: “The Summer Book” (film)

    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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

  • Story Time

    Story Time
    Ingonish Library 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.  

  • Story Time

    Story Time
    Louisbourg Library 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, 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.

    Free
  • Friday Crafternoon

    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, 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!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon

    Free
  • Fibre Lunch

    Fibre Lunch
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.

  • Knitting/ Crafters Club

    Knitting/ Crafters Club
    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.

  • Lego Fun Fridays

    Lego Fun Fridays
    Ingonish Library 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, 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… Read More »Lego Fun Fridays

  • Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 – Opening Ceremony LIVE

    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

    We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a a few event screenings. Join the watch party at the Baddeck Library as they stream CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of the Opening Ceremony.   #MilanoCortina2026

  • Story Time

    Rock Painting
    Sydney Mines Library 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Listen to a story, read, do a craft (for ages 5 and up). This program is full but call the library if you are interested adding your name to the waitlist 902-736-3219.

  • Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library

    Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, 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… Read More »Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library

  • Super Saturday-Winter Scene

    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Drop in to the Glace Bay Library to create a dazzling winter scene! All materials will be provided.    

  • Valentine Card Making

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join CBU students for Valentine Card Making. Drop in to make Valentine cards that will be distributed to senior home residents in CBRM! All ages welcome. Supplies will be provided. A card drop-off box will be available at the McConnell Library from Feb. 7-11*