She’s spooky, she’s smart, and she’s showing up on a Tuesday! Join us for a delightfully dark evening inspired by Wednesday Addams. We’ll make creepy-cool crafts, enjoy some eerie (but tasty!) snacks, and celebrate all things weird and wonderful. Costumes are welcome—black is always in style. For tweens 8-12 year old. Spots are limited, so… Read More »Wednesday on a Tuesday
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
*We are sorry but have to cancel this program. 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. Dungeons & Dragons is simply interactive storytelling.… Read More »CANCELLED Dungeons & Dragons: an introduction for adult beginners
Join one of the Lumiere Lantern Workshops on Sept. 27 from 1-4pm Glace Bay Library McConnell Library (Sydney) North Sydney Library & Membertou Heritage Park Building on the rich Mi'kmaw tradition of Night Sky stories, Lumiere 2025 presents an immersive installation titled ‘Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters: A Journey.’ The creation of this project… Read More »Lumiere Lantern Workshops
A drop-in program with music, rhymes, stories and play. For babies (0-18 months) and their parents and caregivers. Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30am. *No session on October 15 (Celtic Colours show). The final session on October 29 will be a 'Spooky Baby Drop-in' - feel free to dress-up!
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
A drop-in program with music, rhymes, stories and play. For babies (0-18 months) and their parents and caregivers. Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30am. *No session on October 15 (Celtic Colours show). The final session on October 29 will be a 'Spooky Baby Drop-in' - feel free to dress-up!
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
Got extra garden goodies? Looking for fresh, local produce? Drop by the library to pick up some free veggies or contribute if you have extras to share. Friday, October 10th from 11am until supplies last. McConnell Library (Sydney) What to Expect: Fresh and local produce: Beets, Fresh and Red Onions, Tomatoes, Butternut Squash,… Read More »Free Vegetable Share at the Library
Let’s make the spooky season affordable, eco-friendly, and FUN! Here’s how it works: Drop Off: Starting Tuesday, September 23, bring up to 10 Halloween items - including clean, gently-used costumes, accessories, and decorations in good condition - to the McConnell Library and receive a voucher to "shop" for the same number of items at our… Read More »Trade or Treat! Halloween Costume and Décor Swap!
Join CBRL staff and discuss our Halloween Horror book choice, Paul Tremblay’s “Head Full Of Ghosts”. The book follows the Barrett family in suburban New England as their 14-year-old daughter, Marjorie, begins to show signs of schizophrenia, leading the family to believe she is demonically possessed. Tragedy strikes the family during the filming of a… Read More »Horror Book Club
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
Monster Crafts : Join us for some Halloween themed handprint crafts. You can decorate yours to look like monsters, pumpkins, ghosts, and more. We'll be pulling out the art cart to help with all of your creations!
A drop-in program with music, rhymes, stories and play. For babies (0-18 months) and their parents and caregivers. Wednesdays in October from 10:30-11:30am. *No session on October 15 (Celtic Colours show). The final session on October 29 will be a 'Spooky Baby Drop-in' - feel free to dress-up!
The dynamic duo of Jon & Leon are back with some Halloween stories, games, songs and treats! This family storytime event is best for ages 5 and up. Costumes are welcome!
Newcomers are invited to practice their English language skills in a conversational setting with volunteers from the community. Wednesday evenings at the McConnell Library from 6:30-7:30pm (Sept. 3 - Oct. 29) - Date/ time for November and December to be decided. Some theme nights include: Trivia, movie night, holiday celebrations, guest speakers, board game night… Read More »English Conversation Group
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 crafters. We'll have a small selection… Read More »Get Creative. Get Crafty. Get Junky!
Join Sakej, a proud Mi’kmaw with the Reclaiming Our Roots organization with years of dedication to empowering youth and advancing food sovereignty, for a land-based workshop exploring the power of plants. We’ll gather to observe samples, share stories, and, if the weather allows, head outside for a plant identification walk around the library. McConnell… Read More »Plant Medicine Workshop
Spend a cozy fall morning at the McConnell library on your day off from school to watch some Halloween-themed movies! “Spooky Season: Story Time Book” (23min) - These harvest time stories will have you dreaming of pumpkins, hay rides, apple cider and trick-or-treating!” “Masha’s Spooky Stories” (2hr 27min) - Tremble! Masha decided to try a… Read More »No-School Movie Morning: Halloween Special
Join us for a day of spooky skeleton crafts, a scavenger hunt and colouring pages!