Need a helping hand or just some company while you wrap your gifts? The holidays can be a difficult time for many people. Come and enjoy casual conversation in a cozy environment to help beat those holiday blues! We are offering some hot drinks, sweet treats and a place to get your wrapping done, away… Read More »Holiday Wrap & Yap
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.
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… Read More »Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st – 24th)
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Add a little warmth to your holiday season at our Do It Yourself Soup Mixes in a Jar program! We will provide all the ingredients and recipes. Take home a beautiful, ready-to-make soup, perfect for cold winter nights or as a thoughtful holiday gift. All ages welcome. New Waterford Library Dec. 11th from 6… Read More »DIY Soup Mixes in a Jar
DEC 11 6:30 pm FEATURE FILM: “SCROOGE” (1951, Alistair Sim) The original holiday classic film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Alistair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge. Kick off December with this festive tradition!
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.
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… Read More »Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st – 24th)
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers & their caregivers may visit the library on Friday mornings from 10:00–11:15 for stories, rhymes and social time. After story time there are age-appropriate toys & books for everyone to enjoy.No registration required Fridays: 10:00 - 11:00 beginning Oct. 31 Dates are: October 31 - Feel free to dress up for Halloween!… Read More »Story Time for Tots
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.
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… Read More »InSidewalk Cafe: the Holiday Edition
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
Glace Bay Library's Knitting Club Social is back for the fall. Bring your project, have a cuppa' and a great social afternoon.
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.
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… Read More »Night of Christmas-themed Ghost Stories
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.
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… Read More »Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st – 24th)
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… Read More »Saturday Crafting Fun (Self-directed)
Drop in and make ornaments for your tree with our fancy paper.
