Cape Breton Regional Library

Friday Crafternoon
2026-01-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | 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!

Story Time
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Ingonish Library, 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
Visit the library Friday mornings in January & February for stories, crafts and social time.
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome!
Registration is not required.

AUTHOR READING/TALK: BRIAN POLETZ
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Following up on an autobiographical collection of stories, Brian Poletz will share with us from his recent novel Where the Earth Meets the Sky. Brian grew up in Biggar, Saskatchewan and has travelled extensively throughout the world, and lived in Switzerland, France, Spain, and the Netherlands. Currently he has a farm, B&B, and cycling/hiking business in Middle River, and makes beautiful, sustainably-harvested wood art & furniture. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Makers Gonna Make: Arts & Crafts
2026-01-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Drop in to the Glace Bay Library Thursdays in January to make crafts!
Thurs Jan 8: Penguins
Thurs Jan 15: Teddy bears
Thurs Jan 22: Snowflakes
Thurs Jan 29: Valentines

This activity is geared for ages 5-12.

Banned Books Club
2026-01-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Baddeck Library, 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
Meets every Thursday from 1:30-3pm.
Read and discuss William Golding’s ‘The Lord of the Flies’
Want to join the discussion? Call the library for more details 902-295-2055.

Fibre Lunch
2026-01-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-25 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.

Tea & Trivia
2026-01-07 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.

Knitting Group
2026-01-06 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.

Lego Tuesday
2026-01-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-30 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-23 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.

Chess Club
2026-01-06 14:30 - 16:30 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
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 club).

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-01-05 15:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-29 15:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-22 15:30 - 19:30 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).

Lego Fun Fridays
2026-01-02 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. Registration is not required.
When: Every Friday in January & February from 2:00 – 4:30 pm
All ages welcome (under 8 yrs. must be accompanied by an adult).
Note: Unexpected library closures will be posted on CBRL.ca and the Victoria North Regional Library Facebook page. ‘Like’ our page to stay up to date on programs.

Cozy Puzzle Day
2026-01-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Spend a relaxing day puzzling at the library. We’ll have puzzles galore set out for you to pick away at while you sip hot drinks and settle into some cozy vibes. All ages welcome. Puzzle sizes range from 100 to 1000 pieces.

Letters to Santa (Dec. 1st - 24th)
2025-12-24, 2025-12-23, 2025-12-22, 2025-12-20 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Santa has picked the library as a drop off spot for writing and receiving your Letters to and from Santa. Just drop by the library from December 1st to Christmas Eve and pick up your Santa letter to fill out and in a few days Santa will send his reply to the library for pick up.

Christmas Bird House Craft
2025-12-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
Sign up and make a Christmas bird house.
This program is suitable for school aged children and teens.
Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca

McConnell Movie Morning - Holiday Edition
2025-12-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Spend a cozy morning at the McConnell library and watch some holiday movies with the whole family!
“Nutcracker Ballet”(1hr 10mins): This classic tale takes place on the night before Christmas, when Clara and Franz receive a Nutcracker as a gift from their uncle. This present sparks a magical dream, and a night filled with amazing stories and characters. The Mouse King, Sugar Fairies, Chime Puppets and other timeless characters, make this ballet, set to Tchaikovsky’s music, an unforgettable experience.
“Christmas with the Kranks”(1hr 38mins): Tim Allen plays Luther Krank, a man who decides to skip Christmas and all the surrounding trappings and go on a vacation with his wife Nora (Jamie Lee Curtis) instead. But when his daughter decides at the last minute to come home for the holiday, he is forced to put Christmas back together.
“The Christmas Toy”(50mins): In this Jim Henson holiday classic, Rugby the Tiger, who was young Jamie’s favorite Christmas toy last year, thinks he should go under the tree again this year.

PROGRAM FULL Pages to Plates #3: Holiday Cookie Decorating
2025-12-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Glace Bay Library, 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 3B9, Canada
This program is full.
Join us for Pages to Plates #3: a fun-filled family program at the library, designed for curious minds and hungry tummies!
For ages 5-12 years old (with a parent, guardian, or caregiver).
Here’s what’s on the menu:
– Beware of branding: The power of food advertising, kids will learn that advertising is often misleading. (Plants to Plates Activity Guide from the Ecology Action Centre)
– Get Creative! Decorate holiday themed cookies with classic and sweet toppings.
Glace Bay Library
December 20th, 11am – 12pm
Registration required: 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca

Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions when you register so we can do our best to accommodate.
This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Province of Nova Scotia.

Saturday Fun: Snowflakes
2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Sydney (McConnell Library), 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P6X9, Canada
Make some watercolour snowflakes.

Christmas Cards for Maple Hill Manor Residents (Dec. 1st-20th)
2025-12-20 | New Waterford Library, 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 4K4, Canada
Drop by the library and help us fill out as many Christmas Cards as we can for the residents of Maple Hill Manor. You can either sign them at the library or drop off your own.
