McConnell Library – General Events

Phone 902-562-3161
Email mcconnell@cbrl.ca
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  • Horror Book Club

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

    Come discuss Stephen Graham Jones’ book "I Was A Teenage Slasher” Books available from your library (both physical copies and digital). For more info, contact the library at 902-562-3161. Register in space below.

  • 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.

  • Saturday Fun: Snakes

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

    We'll have snake crafts and facts out this Saturday.

  • Para Hockey – GOLD Medal Game

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

    *This event starts at 12noon - but staff will set up shortly after 1pm - when Saturday kids activities have finished.  Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings.  Join us at the McConnell Library as we… Read More »Para Hockey – GOLD Medal Game

  • Wheelchair Curling – GOLD Medal Game

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

    Cheer on Team Canada! We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the library with a few event screenings.  Join us at the McConnell Library as we present CBC/Radio-Canada’s broadcast of Wheelchair Curling - GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026   *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Wheelchair Curling – GOLD Medal Game

  • English Conversation Group

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

    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.  

  • “Be a Part of the Music”- East Coast Music Awards Volunteer Call

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

    "Be a part of the music" Join Heather from the East Coast Music team for a special volunteer information session about the 38th Annual East Coast Music Awards- Festival and Conference taking place in Sydney, May 20-24th. Drop in to learn how you can get involved in one of Canada's biggest musical celebrations. Volunteers are… Read More »“Be a Part of the Music”- East Coast Music Awards Volunteer Call

  • 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.

  • Saturday Fun: Board Games

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

    Fun for the whole family - drop-in to play board games.

  • English Conversation Group

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

    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.  

  • Dungeons & Dragons: an introduction for adult beginners

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

    If you've wanted to try tabletop role playing (TTRP) like Dungeons & Dragons this is your chance to be introduced to the basics. Join Derek Stewart, a long-time fan of tabletop role playing for some guidance in the game. If you have questions for Derek you can email ttrpgderek@gmail.com This program is for adults (18+)… Read More »Dungeons & Dragons: an introduction for adult beginners

  • **Cancelled** Escape to Europe: a Katharine McLennan slideshow

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

    **Unfortunately we are cancelling this program** Beat the winter blahs and travel across Europe and time through a historic collection of slides and stories from the library's archives! Experience Europe through the eyes of one of the library’s key benefactors, Katharine McLennan. Everyone welcome. Registration not required. 

  • 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.

  • Virtual Tutoring Information Table

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

    Jamie from The Halifax Helpers - Free Virtual Tutoring will have an information table set-up to talk to folks about how this free tutoring service works. Free academic support is for K-12 students across the province. Online 45+ trained tutors with diverse subject expertise Find out more at www.thehalifaxhelpers.com Drop-in to the library on Saturday,… Read More »Virtual Tutoring Information Table

  • Saturday Fun: Masquerade Masks

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

    Make a cool masquerade mask!

  • English Conversation Group

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

    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.  

  • Reactive Rover: Training Tips for Pet Parents

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

    Join Mekenna from In Stride Animal Wellness and learn about managing and improving reactivity in your pet dogs: types of reactivity and reactive behaviours like barking, lunging, pulling, etc. Everyone welcome (sorry, no pups allowed in the library with the exception of service dogs). Registration not required. About: In Stride Animal Wellness promotes ethical, evidence-backed,… Read More »Reactive Rover: Training Tips for Pet Parents

  • *POSTPONED* Seed Starting workshop

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

    Due to weather we are postponing today's seed starting program - new date tba. Join Clary and Percy Ager co-owners of Ager Lane Flower Farm and Event Space aka the Zucchini Wives @zucchini.wives for a seed starting workshop! Participants will get the chance to start Vegetables, Herbs and Flowers that will provide you with an… Read More »*POSTPONED* Seed Starting workshop

  • Tech Thursdays at the McConnell Library

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

    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.  

  • Saturday Fun: Drawing

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

    Join us for some drawing fun!