Cape Breton Regional Library

Tea & Trivia
2026-03-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Knitting Group
2026-03-10 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
2026-03-10 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.

Chess Club
2026-03-10 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).

English Conversation Group
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-04 18:30 - 19:30 | 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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-03-09 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).

Dead Feminists: A Baddeck Library Players Production
2026-03-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Dead Feminists: A Baddeck Library Players Production.
Marvelous monologues representing fabulous feminists portrayed in silhouette for your amusement and edification!

Location: St. Mark’s Masonic Hall

Performances at 4pm and 7pm, tickets $25
Call the Baddeck Library 902-295-2055, or email baddeck@cbrl.ca to get your tickets.
Virtual showing can be purchased for $15. Pay-it-forward tickets are also available for this event.

JR D&D
2026-03-07 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.

Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-07 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.

Saturday Fun: Origami
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Try your hands at an origami craft!
There will be a few origami characters to try with various levels of difficulty.

Celebrating International Women's Day with Crafts
2026-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop by the New Waterford Library to celebrate “International Women’s Day” by making some crafts! All materials are supplied and no registration is required

Super Saturday: St. Patrick’s Day Craft
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop-in to the Glace Bay library to make your very own St. Patrick’s Day craft! All materials are provided and no registration is required.
Date and Time: Sat March 7
10 – 11am

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-03-07 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
2026-03-06 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.

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-03-06 13:30 - 15:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.

Fibre Lunch
2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons.
Tea provided.

Friday Crafternoon
2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, 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!

Story Time
2026-03-06 10:30 - 11:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, 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.

Story Time
2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Visit the library Friday mornings for stories, crafts and social time.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome!
Registration is not required.

FILM: “THE DREAMER: BECOMING KAREN BLIXEN” Part 1 & 2 (2022)
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the library will be screening a 6-part series on the life of Karen Blixen. Beginning at the time of the author’s return to Denmark in 1931 after many years in East Africa, penniless, sick and divorced, THE DREAMER: BECOMING KAREN BLIXEN depicts her journey from this point to becoming the renowned writer of “Out of Africa”, “Babette’s Feast”, and other short story collections and novellas.

Community Artist Talks: The Art & Heart of Filmmaking
2026-03-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
What does it mean to be a film artist in Canada today? Explore how filmmaking practices and forms continue to evolve. 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 has worked in Canada and Europe for the past 25 years as a filmmaker, theatre artist, and educator. Sandi’s work often revolves around challenges within human nature, discovery of truth, while addressing themes of connection.
A CBU Creative Campus presentation.

Junk Journaling Drop In
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, 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 crafters.
We’ll have a small selection of supplies available (think stickers, scrap paper, washi tape, and more), plus a limited number of starter journals for those who are new. You’re encouraged to bring your own materials, anything from old magazines and postcards to ticket stubs and wrapping paper, and feel free to share or trade with others if you’d like!
No pressure. No rules. Just a chill space to make something uniquely yours.

Fibre Lunch
2026-03-05 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.

Volunteer Seed Packaging Session
2026-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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.
Last year, thanks to volunteers like you, we packaged over 15,000 packets of seeds and reached over 1500 households!
Register below to join us in the library program room to help us reach our seed packaging goals.
The 2026 Seed Library was supported with funding from the Province of Nova Scotia.

Pot of Gold Craft
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in and make your own lucky pot of gold.

A fun activity for kids.

Coffee & Muffins
2026-03-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
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.

Babies and Books-Drop in
2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
A fun, drop-in story-time to introduce babies to books, songs, rhymes and play at their library! This series is for parents/caregivers and babies up to 18 months.
