Come to the Sydney library to find your new best friend at our reading buddy adoption! Our adorable selection of crocheted critters can’t wait to start making memories with you! Your reading buddy is free of charge and is meant to be taken home with you to share in your reading adventures. This program is … Read More »Adopt a Reading Buddy!
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
A program partnership with Victoria County Recreation. Weekly walks with picnics to various locations, nearby and further afield. Meet at the Baddeck Library at 11AM. For more information call the library 902-295-2055.
Watch local Artist Ray Smith (@artbyraysmith) transform the library’s chalkboard into a Summer Reading Forest Fairyland! Bubble fun and sidewalk chalk for kids from 12-2pm. **weather permitting. Ray created the art for CBRL's 2025 & 2026 Summer Reading Programs. Participants can sign-up for the Summer Reading Program at any CBRL branch starting June 27th.
Join us at the Ingonish Library to make a Father's Day craft for dad! All materials are provided and no registration is required. This program is for ages four and up.
Join us at the Louisbourg Library to make a gift for dad! Using the button maker, we will make Father’s day themed custom buttons. Bring dad along or surprise him later!
Tired of putting pressure on yourself to be good at things all of the time? Join us for: "Bad Art!" Use random craft supplies to create a glorious artistic masterpiece disaster. We will have prompts to help, but feel free to create anything. Most ‘creative’ piece gets a photo with an awful prize. This event… Read More »Bad Art
Every Monday from 3 to 5pm, our program room will have soft, inspiring classical music playing so you can read, relax and enjoy with the greats. No need to register, walk in and leave whenever you like.
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
Join us at the New Waterford Library for: "Chess for Fun Club" hosted by Ricky Hanes. This program is intended for adults and is open to all levels of experience. Pre registration is required. Please phone the library at: 902-862-2892 to register.
Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. Ages 5 and up.
Drop in at the Baddeck Library Tuesdays, for an evening of card games – Cribbage, Euchre, Tarabish, 45's and more. Come play a familiar favourite or learn a new card game. All experience levels welcome. Registration is not required.
Join CBRM Senior Safety Navigator Barry Gordon for a program aimed to help older adults with day to day safety concerns, at home and in the community. Barry is a great resource for the community and knowledgeable on many of the programs and services that are available for seniors. Stay informed and connected. All are… Read More »Senior Safety & Awareness
Enjoy our Memory Café Series this spring & early summer at the Baddeck Public Library! What is a Memory Café? A free social event for individuals, families and care partners living with memory challenges. What happens at a Memory Café? We enjoy conversations, entertainment and warm drinks in a welcoming atmosphere. To register: Email baddeck@cbrl.ca… Read More »Memory Café
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.
Michelle Greenwell, the proprietor of the Cape Breton Tea Company and of The Greenwell Centre for Holistic Health will present a workshop on summer energy levels – what you need in summer self-care to be your best in energy and vitality.
Join us at the Ingonish Library for a fun Story Time for tots! This program is for preschool aged children and their caregiver. No registration is equired.
Join Mandy 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.
