Read Coast to Coast is a fun reading challenge from Same Page for all ages! Read Canadian authors from across the country (one Canadian book read = one ballot into the prize draw). Track your progress by putting a sticker on your map for each of the five regions and earn and extra ballot for… Read More »READ Coast to Coast
Drop in and make your own lucky pot of gold. A fun activity for kids.
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.
Volunteers needed! We are looking for your help to package seeds for this year's seed library. Sign up below to be part of our packaging crew! The Seed Library program provides free access to vegetable seeds to library patrons who are residents of CBRM and Victoria County and helps promote sustainable living and food literacy.… Read More »Volunteer Seed Packaging Session
Come join us to work on a fibre craft. Bring your own project and enjoy tea and conversation.
Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky! Come hang out and get creative at our drop-in junk journaling session, open to anyone 16 and up! Whether you're a seasoned journaler or just curious to try it out, this is a relaxed space to play with paper, explore your creativity, and maybe even swap supplies with fellow… Read More »Junk Journaling Drop In
What does it mean to be a film artist in Canada today? Explore how filmmaking practices and forms continue to evolve. Registration not required. Presenter: Sandi Somers | CBU Artist in Residence Independent award-winning filmmaker Sandi Somers is a native of Cape Breton Island who for over two decades has been residing in Alberta. She… Read More »Community Artist Talks: The Art & Heart of Filmmaking
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the library will be screening a 6-part series on the life of Karen Blixen. Beginning at the time of the author's return to Denmark in 1931 after many years in East Africa, penniless, sick and divorced, THE DREAMER: BECOMING KAREN BLIXEN depicts her journey from this… Read More »FILM: “THE DREAMER: BECOMING KAREN BLIXEN” Part 1 & 2 (2022)
Visit the library Friday mornings for stories, crafts and social time. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome! Registration is not required.
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.
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
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Join other knitters and crafters on Friday afternoons for a time to chat and work on your knitting projects.
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… Read More »Lego Fun Fridays
A multi activity program presented by Victoria County Recreation and hosted by the Baddeck Library. Learn the exercise of tai chi: as a self-care asset; for digestion and immunity and also improved circulation. The 12-week program is free and starts on January 10th. All ages welcome, first come first served. For more information call the… Read More »Tai Chi at the Baddeck Library
Drop-in to the Glace Bay library to make your very own St. Patrick’s Day craft! All materials are provided and no registration is required. Date and Time: Sat March 7 10 – 11am
Drop by the New Waterford Library to celebrate "International Women's Day" by making some crafts! All materials are supplied and no registration is required
Try your hands at an origami craft! There will be a few origami characters to try with various levels of difficulty.
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
