Cape Breton Regional Library

Super Saturday: Play-Doh
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney library to see what you can make with Play-Doh! Squish it, roll it, build it, and mold it. We have all the tools you need for doughy fun!

Super Saturday: Mother's Day Tea With the Moms
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Join us at the New Waterford Library for a fun-filled Super Saturday! This week’s event is: Mother’s Day Tea with the Moms. Kids can make a Mother’s day craft for their caregiver. Tea and sweets for mom. No registration is required and everyone is welcome.

Super Saturday: Mother's Day Card
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us at the Glace Bay Library to make a beautiful mothers day card craft. All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Super Saturday: Mother's Day Card-making
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Join us at the North Sydney Library for a fun filled Super Saturday! This week’s event is: Mother’s Day Card-making. All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Mother's Day Craft
2026-05-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Join us at the Sydney Mines Library to decorate a plant pot and add a pansy as a gift for your mother or caregiver. This program is aimed towards ages 5 to 13. No registration is required.

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-05-08 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 Lego.
When: Every Friday in April & May from 2:00 – 4:30 pm
This activity is drop-in for children 4+; under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult.

Knitting/ Crafters Club
2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.

Fibre Lunch
2026-05-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons.
Tea provided.

Friday Crafternoon
2026-05-08 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
2026-05-08 11:00 - 13:00 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
The library is hosting an Insidewalk Cafe.

Everyone is welcome!

Babies & Books
2026-05-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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 program – registration is not required.
April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8
*May 8th session will be a special baby-safe sensory event!

Story Time
2026-05-08 10:30 - 11:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
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.

Story Time & Craft for Tots
2026-05-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Every Friday at 10am join library staff for stories and crafts.
This activity is for children, not yet of school age and their caregivers.

Talks & Docs: Bioenergetic Essentials with Michelle Greenwell
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Michelle Greenwell, the proprietor of the Cape Breton Tea Company and of The Greenwell Centre for Holistic Health will present a workshop on Bioenergy – what you need in daily self-care to be your best in energy and vitality.

Crafty Corner: Mother's Day craft
2026-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join us every Thursday in May at our crafty corner for a different spring time craft!
May 7: Mothers Day craft
May 14-Ladybug craft
May 21-Daffodil craft
May 28: Butterfly craft
Registration not required.

Fibre Lunch
2026-05-07 13:00 - 15:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.

Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library
2026-05-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Thursdays from 11 AM – 2 PM, our Digital Literacy Trainer is available for drop-in sessions.
Bring your device, and stop by to learn how to navigate the SamePage catalogue, access library e-resources like Kanopy and Hoopla, create an email account and more.
Funded by @NS Community Technology Network.

English Conversation Group
2026-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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.

Butterfly Magnets
2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join staff in making beautiful butterfly magnets. Registration required.
This craft evening is for adults/seniors.
Call the Glace Bay Library to register 902-849-8657.

Play-Dough Drop In
2026-05-06 14:30 - 15:30 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Come join us at the Sydney Mines Library to play and create with homemade play dough. Take your creation home with you! All materials are provided and no registration is required.

Vials of Life Program & Safety Tips for Seniors
2026-05-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Senior Safety Navigator, Barry Gordon and Community Police Officer, Gary Fraser will share safety tips for seniors: including, the Vials of Life program; preventing falls; managing other risks around the home and staying safe in the community too.
Everyone welcome. Registration not required.

Digital Literacy Training – Glace Bay Library
2026-05-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Our Digital Literacy Trainer will be on-site in Glace Bay to host one-on-one sessions on Wednesday, May 6th.
We can help you do more with computers and mobile devices, learn about library apps like Libby and Pressreader, solve tech related problems and more!
Sign up by clicking the link below or by phoning the Glace Bay Library at: 902-849-8657, or stop by the Glace Bay library and fill out a Technology Assistance Request Form. All skill levels and technical abilities welcome!
All ages are welcome to this event. Pre registration is required.

Technology & Computer Training Now Available

Coffee & Muffin Social
2026-05-06 10:30 - 12:00 | Sydney Mines Library, 1 Fraser Ave, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 0A9, Canada
Come join us for coffee and muffins. Enjoy new friendships.
Everyone welcome.
(Wednesday April 15, 22, 29 and May 6 from 10:30am-12noon)

Tea & Trivia
2026-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am
Open to adults. Registration is required.
Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.

Easy Arts And Crafts for Adults
2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | North Sydney Library, 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1B9, Canada
Come join us at the North Sydney Library for a relaxing morning of adult focused arts and crafts.
Spots are limited and registration is required. Please register by emailing: northsydney@cbrl.ca or by phoning the North Sydney Library at: 902-794-3272.
May 6th- Rock Painting
May 13th- Relax and Zen Doodle with Jazz
May 20th- Sea Glass Art
May 27th- Springtime Paper Garlands
June 3rd- Book Vase and Paper Flowers
June 10th- Adult Coloring

Date and Time: Wed. at 10 -11 am for 6 weeks beginning May 6 until June10

Textile Tuesdays
2026-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Louisbourg Library, 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1M6, Canada
Join us Tuesdays in May! Bring your current project – knitting, crochet, hand weaving, hand sewing, cross-stitch, embroidery or any textile art-and enjoy crafting alongside fellow creators. Coffee, tea and great company provided! No registration is required.

Knitting Group
2026-05-05 18:00 - 19:30 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others.
Open to all adults. No registration required.

Volunteer Amigurumi Help
2026-05-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Do you crochet? We need your help!
Looking for volunteers who are familiar with amigurumi style crocheting to help create some cute buddies for a children’s program.
(Patterns and yarn will be provided, please bring a 3.5mm or a 4mm hook and stitch markers if you prefer them)

Sign-up in space below.

Lego Tuesday
2026-05-05 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.
