McConnell Library – General Events

Abigail MacDonald was raised in St. Andrews, Antigonish County, and grew up surrounded by Gaelic music and culture. She has been learning Gaelic since the age of five with much guidance from her father Brian, a respected fiddler from a long line of musicians and tradition bearers. Her talents are vast and varied, as Abby… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Abigail MacDonald & Malcolm MacNeil

Roo Geddes is a classical and traditional Scottish fiddler who creates new and original music collaborations with accordionist Neil Sutcliffe. Their compositions are inspired by landscape and people, and by how music can evoke a sense of place and community. They maintain a busy concert schedule performing for jazz, classical, and folk audiences alike, from… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Roo Geddes & Tove de Fries

With over two decades on the road, Nova Scotia's Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s s most engaging and respected folk singer songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner his songs celebrate everyday heroes and hard truths. This program is part of a free series… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Dave Gunning

Rory Makem is a seasoned performer with over 35 years on the road and as has toured extensively with The Makem Brothers, the Makem and Spain Brothers, and for 17 years played guitar with his father, Tommy Makem. The love of song runs deep in the family. Continuing a legacy handed down from his Grandmother,… Read More »Celtic Conversations: Rory Makem

Space is limited for this Monday meet-up - please register in the space below, or call the library 902-562-3161 to register. This session is for anyone interested in learning about bullet journaling: find out more about keeping ideas, lists, to-do's together in a journal (materials will be provided). There will be space to drop-in for… Read More »Monday Meet-up: Bullet Journaling + Social

Enjoy a guided art program with the Art Dragon Society. The project for this session will be a Halloween-themed scene and supplies will be provided. Space is limited for this free library event (for adults). Register in the space below or call the library 902-562-3161. About the Art Dragon Society: a non-profit group created by people… Read More »Art Afternoon: a beginner paint program for adults

This fall, join community members (55+) at the McConnell Library on Mondays for presentations, games, conversations and connection! Folks at today's session will have a chance to learn about Vision boarding: a physical or digital collection of pictures, text, and symbols arranged to represent a person's goals and aspirations. If Vision boarding doesn't interest you… Read More »Monday Meet-ups: Vision boarding