Drop by the Sydney Mines Library on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-3:30pm to make a fun craft. This is an all ages activity ~ children under ten must be accompanied by an adult. Library staff will have the craft supplies and a sample suggestion of a craft to make and participants can take it from there… Read More »Self-Directed Craft Activity
The dynamic duo of Jon & Leon are back with some Halloween stories, games, songs and treats! This family storytime event is best for ages 5 and up. Costumes are welcome!
Join us and make leaf candle jars, perfect for a cozy autumn evening. Registration required. Update October 17: This program is fully booked.
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Drop in and make an egg carton witch! For ages 5-12. Registration not required.
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… Read More »Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky!
Join Sakej, a proud Mi’kmaw with the Reclaiming Our Roots organization with years of dedication to empowering youth and advancing food sovereignty, for a land-based workshop exploring the power of plants. We’ll gather to observe samples, share stories, and, if the weather allows, head outside for a plant identification walk around the library. McConnell… Read More »Plant Medicine Workshop
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Every second Thursday at Glace Bay Library 6:30 - 7:30
Talks & Docs is a weekly series of documentary films and presentations at Baddeck Library. OCT 23 6:30 pm DOC: “HORATIO’S DRIVE: THE FIRST ROAD TRIP” A recounting of the inspirational and hilarious saga of Horatio Nelson Jackson, an eccentric Vermont doctor, who in 1903, on a visionary whim and a 50-dollar bet, became… Read More »Talks & Docs: Horatio’s Drive: The First Road Trip (Documentary)
Spend a cozy fall morning at the McConnell library on your day off from school to watch some Halloween-themed movies! “Spooky Season: Story Time Book” (23min) - These harvest time stories will have you dreaming of pumpkins, hay rides, apple cider and trick-or-treating!” “Masha’s Spooky Stories” (2hr 27min) - Tremble! Masha decided to try a… Read More »No-School Movie Morning: Halloween Special
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
Looking for something to do on Friday, October 24? Drop in to the library for a fun Halloween craft activity. Time: 1:15 - 3:15 pm Ages: up to 12 years - Children under 10 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult No registration required
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.
Come dressed in your favorite Halloween Costume and let's have a spooktacular time at the library. No registration required.
We're making paper roll pumpkins at the library. Drop-in.
Join us for a day of spooky skeleton crafts, a scavenger hunt and colouring pages!
Weekly walks with picnics. Various locations, nearby and further afield. Meet at the library. Call the library to be added to the email list. Picnic and snacks provided.