Read Coast to Coast is a fun reading challenge from Same Page for all ages! Read Canadian authors from across the country (one Canadian book read = one ballot into the prize draw). Track your progress by putting a sticker on your map for each of the five regions and earn and extra ballot for… Read More »READ Coast to Coast
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
It's the year of the horse! Come celebrate with us at the Glace Bay Library. Drop in and make your very own horse craft. All materials provided.
It is Play-Doh Time. Have fun with our Play-Doh Kits or use your imagination and create your own designs. Open to all ages. No registration required.
Join us at the Sydney Library for Lego fun.
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
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… Read More »Tai Chi 2 at the Baddeck Library
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings. Join us at the Baddeck Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
Our Digital Literacy Trainer will be on-site in North Sydney to host one-on-one sessions on Monday, February 23 between 11:00am-5:00pm We can help you learn more about your devices, sign up for apps and services, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, and more! Sign up by calling the North Sydney Branch at: 902-794-3272… Read More »Digital Literacy Training – North Sydney library
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
Volunteers needed! We are looking for your help to package seeds for this year's seed library. Sign up below to be part of our packaging crew! The Seed Library program provides free access to vegetable seeds to library patrons who are residents of CBRM and Victoria County and helps promote sustainable living and food literacy.… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging
Are you an avid puzzler looking for a fresh challenge? Do you tend to finish a puzzle once and then tuck it away in a closet, never to be seen again? Then you should participate in the McConnell Library Puzzle Swap! It’s a great way to exchange a completed puzzle for one that is new… Read More »Puzzle Swap (drop off)
The first Pit Talk Social was so much fun - we're adding another! 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. 24… Read More »The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social #2
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.
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.
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.
