• Dungeons & Dragons

    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join our Dungeons and Dragons group (for teens and adults).

  • *POSTPONED The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social

    New Waterford Library 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada

    *Due to the weather forecast The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social is POSTPONED to next week - Tues. Feb. 3 New Waterford Library & the NW Fire Dept. are hosting a meeting place for miners! Get together to socialize, meet new and old friends, and reminisce about shared experiences while enjoying tea, coffee, and… Read More »*POSTPONED The Rake Stop: A Pit Talk Social

  • Chess Club

    Chess Club
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, 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… Read More »Chess Club

  • Lego Tuesday

    North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Drop-in to the North Sydney Library for some Lego time every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00. Ages 5 and up.

  • Knitting Group

    Knitting Group
    New Waterford Library 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Bring your knitting or crocheting and craft with others. Open to all adults. No registration required.

  • Movie Night: The Summer Book

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Beat the January blues with a cozy film series full of comfort, comedy and whimsy. Tues 13 Jan @ 6pm: This Beautiful Fantastic (2016/ PG/ 1hour and 32 mins.) Tues 20 Jan @ 6pm : Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016/ PG/ 1hour and 41mins.) Tues 27 Jan @ 6pm: The Summer Book (2024/ NR/ 1hour… Read More »Movie Night: The Summer Book

  • English Conversation Group

    English Conversation Group
    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Every Tuesday from 6:30-7:30pm at the Glace Bay Library.

  • Tea & Trivia

    Tea & Trivia
    New Waterford Library 3390 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Tea and Trivia ~ Wednesdays at 10:30am Open to adults. Registration is required. Phone 902-862-2892 for more information, or to register.

  • Family Literacy Day Pancake Party

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Celebrate Family Literacy Day and all the ways that families learn together! The theme for FLD 2026 is: Make Mealtime Family Learning Time. Library staff will be sharing stories and activities with participants and there will be a pancake party break too! This program is for kids and their parents/ caregivers. Stories and activities will… Read More »Family Literacy Day Pancake Party

  • Tech Thursdays at McConnell Library

    Tech Thursdays at McConnell Library
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Each Thursday 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.    

  • Fibre Lunch

    North Sydney Library 309 Commercial St, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.

  • Banned Books Club

    Banned Books Club
    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, 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.

  • Makers Gonna Make: Arts & Crafts

    Makers Gonna Make: Arts & Crafts
    Glace Bay Library 143 Commercial Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, 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.  

  • UKRAINIAN FOOD with SVITLANA VDOVICHENKO & NATALIA DMYTRIYEV

    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada

    We are delighted to have Svitlana and Natalia prepare some traditional Ukrainian dishes for us – Ukrainian Borscht and Varenyky will be on the menu for your sampling pleasure!  Come share in this lovely cultural exchange, and enjoy some delicious comfort food on this winter’s night.

  • McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘BLACKBERRY’

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Like a book club… but for movies! Join McConnell staff as we discuss the 2023 film, ‘Blackberry’ and the Canadian cinema scene! Please watch the film in advance as it will not be screened during this event. Limited DVDs and Blu-rays available, ask at the McConnell front desk for more information! Space is limited please… Read More »McConnell Film Discussion Club – ‘BLACKBERRY’

  • Story Time

    Story Time
    Ingonish Library 35938 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, 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.  

  • Story Time

    Story Time
    Louisbourg Library 10 Upper Warren St, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada

    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.

    Free
  • McConnell Movie Marathon – Teen Edition

    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Join McConnell staff for a cinematic double-feature afternoon at your local library!  12pm - “The Dark Crystal” (1982): In this groundbreaking fantasy epic from Jim Henson and Frank Oz, the peaceful world of Thra is threatened by the evil Skeksis, who rule through the power of the shattered Dark Crystal. A young Gelfling named Jen… Read More »McConnell Movie Marathon – Teen Edition

  • Friday Crafternoon

    Baddeck Library 520 Chebucto St, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, 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!… Read More »Friday Crafternoon

    Free
  • Fibre Lunch

    Fibre Lunch
    Sydney (McConnell Library) 50 Falmouth St, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.