Starting on Monday, Sept. 28 join community members (55+) at the McConnell Library for presentations, games, conversations and connection! Dr Mohan Virick will be a special guest this Monday (Sept. 28) to chat and answer general health questions! Details on guests and program descriptions will be updated regularly. This series is generously supported by the… Read More »Monday Meet-ups: A Be Robust at 55+ Series
Come to the Sydney Mines Library to join us for an hour of board games, Lego and Crafts! All materials are provided. This program is intended for children ages 5-10.Registration is required. Phone the Sydney Mines library at: 902-736-3219 to reserve your spot.
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.
Create some peace and tranquility with restorative yoga. Patsy MacKenzie leads this peaceful class in the quiet of the library before it opens for the day. Call 902-295-2055 for more information. Offered in partnership with Naturally Active Victoria County
Chakras are energy centers that make up the essence of who we are. Learn about your chakras through the accessible fun of chair yoga with instructor Anju! If you have a yoga mat please bring it along. This program is possible through a New Horizons for Seniors grant.
Heart Advice for Difficult Times - When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron A Book Club led by Mary Jane Bennett (Ani Jangchub) and Terry Henderson, senior students of Pema Chodron. Meeting at the Baddeck Library every Tuesday (1:30-3PM) starting Sept. 1st Registration not required. For more information email mjjbennett@gmail.com ~~~ Books and study materials… Read More »Book Club: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
Do you play chess? Interested in learning and or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library's Chess Club on Tuesday afternoons. Some instruction available with Chess Club volunteer Donald MacLean (donaldmaclean935@yahoo.com). For more information email programs@cbrl.ca. CBRL's Child Safety Policy: Children 8 years old or younger must be supervised by an attentive parent,… Read More »Chess Club
Come to the Sydney Mines library and enjoy a relaxing time of trying your hand at knitting or crocheting. We provide hooks and knitting needles, pattern suggestions, yarn, and if you're interested, a basic wooden loom for handheld weaving. This program is intended for ages 8 to adult. No registration is required. Call the library… Read More »Fall 2026 Learn to Knit or Crochet
Join us at the New Waterford Library for knitting club! Bring your knitting, crochet work or other fiber craft items. Socialize and enjoy light refreshments. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.
This Pop-Up Book Club is open to all. Drop-in and hear recommendations on popular Polish literature (in English) for all ages, covering a variety of genres. Volunteer readers have been reading selected Polish best-sellers over the summer and they will share their impressions. Light refreshments will be served. September is Nova Scotia Polish Heritage Month.
The English Conversation Group meets Every Wednesday. Join us to practice your English speaking, meet new people and have fun! Whether you are new to the area or have been here a while- all are welcome. Drop in and say hello!
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Join library staff on Fridays at 10am for a story time and craft activity. This weekly session is for children (not yet of school age) and their caregivers.
Meet up at the Glace Bay library for fun and fables every Friday in October. This drop-in program is for families with young children. No registration is required.
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.
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
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.
Drop in to knit and crochet with a fun crew. Take your latest project to work on and enjoy some tea and conversation while you work.
Have fun with friends making Lego creations every Friday afternoon at the Ingonish Library. This is a drop in activity for children 4+ Note: children 8 years old or younger must be supervised in the library by a parent, guardian or responsible caregiver.