Cape Breton Regional Library

Makers Gonna Make: Arts & Crafts
2026-01-29 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-22 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library Thursdays in January to make crafts!
Thurs Jan 8: Penguins
Thurs Jan 15: Teddy bears
Thurs Jan 22: Snowflakes
Thurs Jan 29: Valentines

This activity is geared for ages 5-12.

Fibre Lunch
2026-01-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-22 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.

English Conversation Group
2026-01-28 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.

Family Literacy Day Pancake Party
2026-01-28 15:30 - 16:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Celebrate Family Literacy Day and all the ways that families learn together! The theme for FLD 2026 is: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time.
Library staff will be sharing stories and activities with participants and there will be a pancake party break too!
This program is for kids and their parents/ caregivers. Stories and activities will be geared for the school-aged crowd but everyone is welcome.
Registration is required. Sign-up all attendees in space below (note: register the parent/ caregiver first and add any children as +guest)
Find more ways to celebrate at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca #FamilyLiteracyDay #FLD2026

This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Tea & Trivia
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-21 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.

Movie Night: The Summer Book
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Beat the January blues with a cozy film series full of comfort, comedy and whimsy.
Tues 13 Jan @ 6pm: This Beautiful Fantastic (2016/ PG/ 1hour and 32 mins.)
Tues 20 Jan @ 6pm : Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016/ PG/ 1hour and 41mins.)
Tues 27 Jan @ 6pm: The Summer Book (2024/ NR/ 1hour and 30mins.)
Registration not required.

Knitting Group
2026-01-27 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
2026-01-27 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
2026-01-27 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).

*POSTPONED The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social
2026-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
*Due to the weather forecast The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social is POSTPONED to next week – Tues. Feb. 3
New Waterford Library & the NW Fire Dept. are hosting a meeting place for miners!
Get together to socialize, meet new and old friends, and reminisce about shared experiences while enjoying tea, coffee, and light refreshments.
Location: New Waterford Fire Department (thanks to the Fire Department for their support!)
Tuesday, Feb. 3 from 1-3pm (doors open at 12:30).
Call the New Waterford Library (902-862-2892) for more information.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-01-26 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).

JR D&D
2026-01-24 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
2026-01-24 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: Board Games
2026-01-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Bring a friend and try some new board games!

Super Saturday: Pages to Plates #2 - Make a no bake snack
2026-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join library staff to make a fun snack to eat and a craft to take home!
Here’s what’s on the menu:
No Bake Energy Bites Station ~ ingredients:

quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
shredded coconut
cocoa powder
honey
unsweetened applesauce
vanilla yogurt / vanilla extract

For ages 5–12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver).

Thanks to everyone who joined the first session of Pages to Plates. Please, let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Super Saturday: Sensory Play
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in and enjoy playing with our sensory bin and playdoh.

Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
2026-01-24 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

Story Time
2026-01-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, 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.

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-01-23 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
2026-01-23 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
2026-01-23 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
2026-01-23 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
2026-01-23 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
2026-01-23 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.

Tea with Intention: A Tea Tasting with Michelle Greenwell
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Make the most of your sipping habit! Michelle Greenwell, the proprietor of the Cape Breton Tea Company and of The Greenwell Centre for Holistic Health will present a tasting workshop, guiding us through a holistic ritual of mindfulness and self-care with tea. Come enjoy some cozy cups with us!

Pages to Plate #2: No Bake Energy Bites
2026-01-21 15:30 - 16:30 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join library staff to make a fun snack to eat and a craft to take home!
Here’s what’s on the menu: No Bake Energy Bites
Ingredients:

quick-cooking oats (uncooked)
shredded coconut
cocoa powder
honey
unsweetened applesauce
vanilla yogurt / vanilla extract

For ages 5–12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver).
Call the library or email to register 902-295-2055 / baddeck@cbrl.ca

RBC Seniors & Fraud Program
2026-01-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us as we welcome RBC staff and Const. Fraser for a community education session about fraud. Learn how to keep yourself and those you love safe and maintain financial security.
Registration is not required.
