How connection to nature, our true selves, and each other can inspire music, art, and craft. Artist Rose Morrison—an award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddler—will share the stories and music she has collected over her 25-year music career, the value of collaboration, and how to find joy and self-expression through the practice of mindfulness. All are welcome.
A fun 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. Registration is not required. The first 3 sessions will be guided by library staff and will include books, songs and rhymes; the final session will focus on… Read More »Babies & Books
Are you an adult looking to improve your English Conversations skills? Come and practice with local volunteers. Please email Dorothy at dkaiser@cbrl.ca for more information.
Join us for a weekly Letter Writing Social. We supply the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet place in which to get in touch with loved ones far away.
Every Wednesday in February join staff from Money Path Atlantic for hands-on, guided workshops to help you with your finances. Everyone is welcome! Come to one, some or all 4 sessions. Feb. 5: Mapping my money priorities & budget building Feb. 12: Credit, Canadian banks & spotting scams Feb. 19: Money goals, savings, &… Read More »Financial Wellness Wednesdays
Join us for Chair Yoga, a gentle way to stretch and strengthen with support from a chair. Led by experienced instructor Helen Slade. Registration is required and a waiver will need to be signed by participants before the session. Call the New Waterford Library to register 902-862-2892. No prior yoga experience is necessary – all… Read More »Chair Yoga
Drop in to make some Valentine's Day Cards! No registration is required: all are welcome.
The sixth annual CBRL Seed Library is fast approaching and we need help packaging seeds! If you have a little time to spare and would like to contribute to food literacy in Cape Breton, please register for the session below. Volunteers will spend two hours scooping seeds into small envelopes and sealing them with labels… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging Session #1
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
The Banned Books Book Club was started in the fall of 2022, and thus far they have read Black Like Me, The Hate U Give, The Kite Runner, and more. Their next book, which they will be reading in January and February, is David Guterson's Snow Falling on Cedars. The club reads a few chapters… Read More »Banned Books Club: Snow Falling on Cedars
Are you an adult looking to improve your English Conversations skills? Join us for lessons and practice. Registration is required. Please email Dorothy at dkaiser@cbrl.ca for more information and to register.
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
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? Tea and conversation? Join our club of crafters every Friday from 1-3pm. Bring in your own project or use some of our donated yarn to knit warm goods for local non-profit organizations. No registration is required. Refreshments provided. Please note that there is no instruction available at these crafting… Read More »Fibre Lunch
Working on a fibre craft? Join us to work on your project, have some tea, and enjoy excellent company. No registration required.
Adventure awaits at the library! Join our D&D campaign every Friday from 4-5:15pm to start your new quest. For teens & adults. No registration required.
Drop into the library for some Saturday fun! There is a different activity to enjoy every week. No registration is required and all are welcome.
Drop into the McConnell Library to make a Valentine's Day Card for a friend or family member! No registration is required.
Start your quest with fellow Junior Adventurers and join our campaign! No registration required.
