Join us at the New Waterford Library for our second annual puzzle competition! Five teams are welcome with up to five puzzlers on a team. Each team will have two hours to complete the same puzzle. If no one finishes it, the team closest to finishing it will win. This is a registered event. Please… Read More »Second Annual Puzzle Competition
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.
If you've wanted to try tabletop role playing (TTRP) like Dungeons & Dragons this is your chance to be introduced to the basics. Join Derek Stewart, a long-time fan of tabletop role playing for some guidance in the game. If you have questions for Derek you can email ttrpgderek@gmail.com This program is for adults (18+)… Read More »Dungeons & Dragons: an introduction for adult beginners
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.
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 series is for parents/caregivers and babies up to 18 months.
Drop in and make an Easter craft using forks and paint. A fun program for kids. Registration is not required.
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.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Join Sarah Blanchard from the NSCC Therapeutic Recreation Program as she teaches you some of the tricks and techniques for starting out in watercolor. All Materials are provided. This is a registered event and spots are limited so please register by signing up below or by phoning the Sydney Branch at: (902)-562-3161
Beat the winter blahs and travel across Europe and time through a historic collection of slides and stories from the library's archives! Experience Europe through the eyes of one of the library’s key benefactors, Katharine McLennan. Everyone welcome. Registration not required.
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the library is 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… Read More »FILM: “THE DREAMER: BECOMING KAREN BLIXEN” Part 5 & 6 (2022)
Visit the library Friday mornings for stories, crafts and social time. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome! Registration is not required.
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.
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
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.
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… Read More »Lego Fun Fridays
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… Read More »Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library