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
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.
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 Women's Hockey - GOLD Medal Game! #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid… Read More »Women’s Hockey – GOLD Medal Game!
Drop in on Thursdays in February to let your creativity shine with our Art Cart! A variety of art materials will be available, along with a prompt to spark ideas. No instruction, just imagination! No registration required! For school aged kids. Dates and Time: Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm… Read More »Art Cart Fun
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Join us at the Sydney Library for Lego fun.
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 Freestyle Skiing (Women’s Halfpipe). #MilanoCortina2026 *Note CBC/ Radio-Canada’s final broadcast schedule can be fluid up to… Read More »Freestyle Skiing – Women’s Halfpipe
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.
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.
Drop in on Thursdays in February to let your creativity shine with our Art Cart! A variety of art materials will be available, along with a prompt to spark ideas. No instruction, just imagination! No registration required! For school aged kids. Dates and Time: Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 2:30 - 5:00 pm… Read More »Art Cart Fun
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
Join us at the Sydney library to celebrate our prehistoric friends with some dino-tastic activities!
The NS Public Health Mobile Unit will be set-up at the McConnell Library from 10:30am - 4pm on Tuesday, March 3rd Booked appointments are recommended. Limited drop-ins available. COVID-19, Standard/ Seniors Influenza & Adult RSV Vaccines - Book online: novascotia.ca/vaccination COVID-19 & Influenza Tests - Book online: covidbooking.nshealth.ca Book Vaccines or Tests by phone 1-833-797-7772… Read More »Public Health Mobile Unit All ages Vaccination & Testing Clinic
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
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
Bring your knitting or crocheting project and join in with other crafters on Friday afternoons. Tea provided.
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.
Staff from the Alzheimer's Society of NS offer a monthly Caregiver Support group at the library. Caregivers should call 1-800-611-6345 to register for these sessions.