We are thrilled to be hosting award winning Canadian children's entertainer and disability activist: Heather Feather! Join us at the North Sydney library for joyful, inclusive music that nurtures children’s emotional growth and celebrates their unique selves! Heather is the recipient of the Parent's Pick Award for: "Best Educational Products in the World" for 2024… Read More »Heather Feather: Music for Growing Hearts and Minds!
Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).
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.
Are you a Middle School student in the Glace Bay area? Join NSCC Social Service students for some help with your homework, have a snack and hangout.
Save the date for our Spring Craft Supply Swap! Why buy new when you can swap? Clear out your "someday" stash and refresh your creative materials with us! Here's how it works: Bring bags/boxes of crafting supplies to the McConnell Library between Monday, April 27th and Friday, May 15th and receive a voucher to use to "shop" for the same number of… Read More »Spring Craft Supply Swap
Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.
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.
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… Read More »Easy Arts And Crafts for Adults
Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Open to adults. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.
Come join us for coffee and muffins. Enjoy new friendships. Everyone welcome. (Wednesday April 15, 22, 29 and May 6 from 10:30am-12noon)
Join Mandy Ardelli-Roy for a casual, interactive presentation about what free and open source software can do for you. Do you want to prolong the life of an old device? Maybe it’s telling you that you need a new operating system. If you want to avoid buying a new device and contributing to e-waste there… Read More »Free & Open Source Software: What it is, what it isn’t, and what it can do for you
Come in to the Glace Bay Library to make some cool bee art using bubble wrap. All materials are provided and no registration is required.
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.
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.
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
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.
Matt Lever from CBRM Emergency Management will share a presentation on Wildfires & Preparedness. Personal Preparedness Wildfire Risk Wildfire Prevention FireSmart for Your Home Emergency Notification & Evacuation Registration is not required.
Join Mandy Ardelli-Roy for a casual, interactive presentation about what free and open source software can do for you. Do you want to prolong the life of an old device? Maybe it’s telling you that you need a new operating system. If you want to avoid buying a new device and contributing to e-waste there… Read More »Free & Open Source Software: What it is, what it isn’t, and what it can do for you