Spend an afternoon relaxing at the library with your favourite yarn crafts. Work on your own knitting or crocheting craft or follow along with an instructor from the Warm Your Bones festival to learn how to make a basic washcloth or a yarn wrap rainbow. Some yarn, knitting needles, and crochet hooks are provided but… Read More »Knits & Knots: Cozy Crafting at the Library
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.
Join us for a fun-filled family program at the library designed for curious minds and hungry tummies! For ages 5-12 (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver). Here's whats on the menu: ● Storytime to encourage kids to fall in love with fruits and veggies. ● Team up to make a Green Monster Smoothie with Food… Read More »Pages to Plates #4: Green Monster Smoothie
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm at the Glace Bay Library.
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Open to adults. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.
A fun, drop-in story-time to introduce babies to books, songs, rhymes and play at their library! This drop-in is for parents/ caregivers and babies up to 18 months.
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.
The Art Dragons are back for another beginner paint session: paint a snowman. Paint supplies will be provided. Registration is required - register in the space below. ~~ About the Art Dragon Society: a non-profit group created by people with mental illness and artistic ability with the aim of finding ways to bring people together… Read More »Beginner Paint (for adults)
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library to make and play with your own fake snow!
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.
Stop by the New Waterford Library to visit MLA Kendra Coombes on her Pop-Up Office Day. If you have any questions or need help filling out forms for the available senior grants drop by the MLA Pop-Up Office and they will be happy to help.
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.… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
You asked, we listened! DIY Soup Mix in a Jar is back by popular demand! Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful gift. You’ll be layering a Green Split Pea Soup and a Five Bean Soup. Ingredients and recipes will be provided. Registration required: call Glace… Read More »DIY Soup Mix in a Jar
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.
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.