Cape Breton Regional Library

Family DIY Christmas Cards
2025-12-17 15:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in with your family and friends and make Christmas cards to spread some holiday cheer!

Letter Writing Social
2025-12-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.

Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st - 24th)
2025-12-17, 2025-12-16, 2025-12-15, 2025-12-13 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Santa has picked the library as a drop off spot for writing and receiving your Letters to and from Santa. Just drop by the library from December 1st to Christmas Eve and pick up your Santa letter to fill out and in a few days Santa will send his reply to the library for pick up.

Christmas Cards for Maple Hill Manor Residents (Dec. 1st-20th)
2025-12-17, 2025-12-16, 2025-12-15, 2025-12-13 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.

DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar (For Kids and Caregivers)
2025-12-16 15:30 - 16:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
DIY Cookie Mix in a Jar – For Kids and Caregivers!
The perfect hands-on holiday activity for kids! Let them layer all the ingredients in a jar and give the gift of fresh, homemade cookies.

Registration required ~ please call or email 902-794-3272 / northsydney@cbrl.ca
Note: please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you register so we can do our best to accommodate.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Frosted Christmas Candle Jars
2025-12-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Come create your very own frosted Christmas candle jar. Fun for the whole family.
Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca to sign-up.

Lego Tuesday
2025-12-16 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.

Holiday Baby Singalong & Playtime
2025-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join McConnell staff for a holiday sing-a-long version of Babies and Books! 30 minutes of baby-friendly Christmas tunes with guitar accompaniment followed by 30 minutes of play time!
For babies 0 – 18 months and parents/ caregivers.
Registration is not required.

Three Types of Yoga
2025-12-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Victoria County is offering a free yoga program at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday morning from 9-10am. Come and try Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative & Hatha types of yoga. All ages welcome.

Christmas Sing Along and Hot Chocolate Bar
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Christmas Sing Along and Hot Chocolate Bar
6:00-6:30 Refreshments
6:30-7:30 Sing Along
Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for a relaxing evening, with the talented Eddie Vardy leading us in a Christmas Sing Along!

Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-15 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).

Decoupage Christmas Ornaments: Kids
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:30 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Create simple decoupage canvas Christmas ornaments with napkins and tissue paper! And then join us for a few rounds of Christmas-themed bingo!
Space is limited – please call the branch to register 902-733-3608.

Junior Dungeons & Dragons
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Start your quest with fellow Junior Adventurers and join our campaign!

No registration required.

Super Saturday: Christmas Crafts
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
We will be getting into the festive spirit by making Christmas crafts at the library.

Saturday Fun: Lego
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Let’s have fun with Lego!

A Little Library Christmas Party
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us for some Christmas fun with crafts and games.
No registration required.
Open to all ages.

Super Saturday: Paper ornaments
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in and make ornaments for your tree with our fancy paper.

Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
2025-12-13 01:15 - 15:15 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Drop into the library Saturdays between 1:15-3:15.
What: Use the provided materials to make a suggested craft. There will be a different craft each week. Staff will explain and assist if needed.
This program is for Children & families – Children under 10 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult
No registration required. Begins November 8 until December 13.

Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories
2025-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
A special after-hours library event ~ the 16th Annual Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories at the McConnell Library.
Join acclaimed writers and performers Ken Chisholm, James FW Thompson, Todd Pettigrew, and Sherry Ramsey for an evening of original spooky stories.
Musical guest: Erin Phillips.
Doors open at 6pm – event from 6:30-8:30pm.
Regular library services will not be available during this program.

Lego Club
2025-12-12 15:45 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Have fun playing with our Lego and getting creative.
Fall Fridays for Lego Club are: September 5 & 19, October 10 & 24, November 7 & 21 and December 12.
Lego Club is for ages 5-12 and registration is not required.

Lego Fun
2025-12-12 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 our Lego.
Dates are November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12
All ages welcome Children under 10 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.
No registration required

Women's Knitting Social
2025-12-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Glace Bay Library’s Knitting Club Social is back for the fall.
Bring your project, have a cuppa’ and a great social afternoon.

Friday Crafternoon
2025-12-12 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!

InSidewalk Cafe: the Holiday Edition
2025-12-12 11:00 - 13:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Our final InSidewalk Cafe of the year is here and we’re closing things with a cozy Holiday Edition!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us throughout this event series in North Sydney, New Waterford, Baddeck, Sydney Mines, Glace Bay, and Sydney (McConnell), whether you stopped by once or came every time, your presence brought warmth, connection, and community to each gathering.
We’re heading back to New Waterford and Sydney Mines one more time, and we’re bringing all the festive vibes with us: warm drinks and holiday treats to celebrate the end of the series. Everyone is welcome! No registration required.
New Waterford Library
December 12th, 11am – 1pm
Big thanks to the Province of Nova Scotia for making this series possible.

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